Universal Design for Learning
By: Chris Douglas - Frit 7231
A definition of UDL
UDL is a framework for curriculum development based in cognitive neuroscience that is designed to provide equal opportunity to all learners and supplies a blueprint for creating goals, methods, materials, and assessments.
Using UDL in an online course
You could provide multiple means of representation by illustrating through multiple media. See below.
Storify
This tool allows you to use media from across the web to teach your lesson, accommodating different types of learners.
Applied Language Solutions
This site allows users to cross-translate passages of text and webpages, providing non-English speakers assistance in understanding lessons.
Search Cube
This is an alternative search engine that provides visual representations rather than text, particularly helpful for some learning disabilities.
Essential Components of UDL
1. What are your goals?
2. What are the materials?
3. What are the methods?
4. What are the means of assessment?