UDL

NIMASTips =Universal Design for Learning & Software Examples of UDL=  //The term “universal design” means a concept or philosophy for designing and delivering products and services that are usable by people with the widest possible range of functional capabilities, which include products and services that are directly usable (without requiring assistive technologies) and products and services that are made usable with assistive technologies.// (U.S.C. § 3002)

Universal design for learning can add functionality to the practice of "response to intervention." Free technology can be integrated into all classrooms thereby providing universal interventions or precautions for all students.

[|CAST](www.cast.org) Research, papers, UDL tools and software [|UDL Modules] udlonline.cast.org/home Two modules with examples of UDL in the classroom [|National Center on UDL] www.udlcenter.org/ Description of the UDL guidelines and ways to put it into practice. cq [|NIMAS] (National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard) nimas.cast.org/index

Universal Design for Learning calls for ...

 * //Multiple means of representation// (to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge).
 * //Multiple means of expression// (to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know).
 * //Multiple means of engagement// (to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation).

(top) == UDL in Action - Examples of how to build and use UDL lessons and curriculum == [|UDL Lesson Builder] lessonbuilder.cast.org/ [|UDL Editions] udleditions.cast.org/ Applications of UDL in Reading - multiple supports for presentation, engagement, & expression. [|BookBuilder] bookbuilder.cast.org/ Create your own books with support and audio [|Science Writer] sciencewriter.cast.org/welcome Helping students create reports in science [|Strategy Tutor] cst.cast.org/cst/auth-login Step by step approach to researching a topic and writing a report

(top)  Those of you who wish to examine the theoretical base, principles, and philosophy underlying Universal Design for Learning should read:

Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). //Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning,// Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). Available online (free digital version) at [], or by purchasing the print version from www.ascd.org.

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