1. Universal Design for LearningSharing Ideas, Building ResourcesLinda Ray

2. Universal AccessWhat if all of theknowledge in the worldwas contained in abuilding that you couldntaccess? 3. Universal DesignUniversal Design is the inspiration for UniversalDesign for Learning.The term Universal Design was coined by Ron Mace,a fellow of the American Institute of Architects.It began with making buildings accessible to all peopleand turned into making learning accessible to allpeople. 4. Universal DesignUniversal Design in architecture is based on the following ideas:Disability is not a special condition of a few;It is ordinary and effects most of us for some part ofour lives;If a design works well for people with disabilities, itworks better for everyone;Usability and aesthetics are mutually compatible.Adaptive Environments statement on South Boston Waterfront redevelopment 5. Universal DesignFor example, a ramp on a curb makes access possible for personsin wheelchairs, but the ramp is also an easier means of access forpersons with strollers.WOULD THE PREMISE OF UNIVERALDESIGN WORK IN EDUCATION? 6. Universal Design for LearningStudents come to the classroom with avariety of needs, skills, talents, interestsand diverse learning styles.(www.udl4allstudents.com) 7. Universal Design for Learning isbased on the following principles:Provide multiple means of:ExpressionPresentationEngagementWorking together to make learning possible 8. Presentation 9. Offer students a variety of ways to acquire knowledge: 10. When studentstruly learn thecontent, they willbe able torecognize it later.We all use acertain part ofour brain forrecognition. 11. ExpressionEvery student doing the same thing. Every student doing something different. 12. Offer students a variety of ways toexpress their learning. 13. When studentstruly learn thecontent, they canexpress theirlearning in anumber of ways.We all use acertain part ofour brain forexpression. 14. EngagementA student withAttention DeficitDisorder needsnovelty to staymotivated andengaged.A student withAutism needs routineto stay motivated andengaged. 15. When studentsare engaged andinterested, theywill learn.We all use acertain part ofour brain forengagement. 16. Technology makes itpossible for teachers tobuild flexibility intocurricular materials.Technology offers flexibilityto display content differentlyfor each student.Technology offers flexibilityin presenting ideas indifferent ways.Technology offers studentschoices in expression. 17. Presentation: Podcasts PowerPoint Prezi Animoto Video Ebooks ElmoExpression: Wikis Blogs Skype Weebly Voice Thread Movie Maker Web 2.0 toolsEngagement: Skype Edmodo Video Photography Audio Internet Gaming 18. How can UDL impact student learning in our school? 19. http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/http://www.udlcenter.org/http://www.cast.org/http://www.udlresource.com/ 20. ReferencesUniversal Design . (n.d.). The center for an accessible society disability issues information. RetrievedJune 1, 2013, from http://www.accessiblesociety.org/topics/universaldesign/CAST (2011). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.0. Wakefield, MA: Author.