1. WINTER
Hawaii International Dyslexia Association Workshop
Template
Universal Design for Learning:
An Overview
Nov 4, 2013
Kavita Rao, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
UH College of Education

2. Three questions for today
1. What is UDL?
2. What are the three principles of
UDL?
3. What are some UDL-related
resources for parents/teachers?

3. All the links in this presentation are on
www.tinyurl/hidaudl

4. Question #1
What is
Universal Design for
Learning
(UDL)?

5. Originated in “universal design” of the
physical environment
Accessible doors
Curb Cuts

6. Universal Design for Learning
(UDL) addresses the
learning environment.
No more “one size fits all”

7. UDL has a menu of options that:
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Increase flexibility within curriculum
Reduce barriers to learning
Provide options for diverse learners

8. Question #2
What are the
three principles of
UDL?

9. Overview of principles

10. Three main principles
Provide multiple means of:
I. Representation
II. Action & Expression
III. Engagement

11. Websites with more information
Center for Applied Special Technology:
www.cast.org
National Center for Universal Design:
www.udlcenter.org

12. Question #3
What are some UDLrelated resources we
can use?

13. Everyday technologies
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Laptops
Tablets
Digital Cameras
Smartphones
Interactive websites

14. Interactive websites with UDL supports
Find links to these sites at
www.tinyurl.com/hidaudl
UDL Book Builder
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Create a story
Organize and retell
Built in TextHelp
Coaches
UDL Editions
• Read a story
• Comprehension levels
• Built in Text Help

15. More web-based resources
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TarHeel Reader
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Readability -Unclutter your page
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Bubbl.Us- online graphic
organizer
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Parent‟s Guide to UDL

16. In conclusion
UDL-based
instruction:
can meet the needs
of a range of
learners

17. Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments, please feel to contact me
Kavita Rao
kavitar@hawaii.edu
University of Hawai„i at Mānoa
College of Education