UDL or Universal Design for Learning is a concept based in
architecture. It might seem strange that a post about educating
students comes from this area, but it will make sense. By using
Universal Design, architects plan, from the beginning, a space
that allows access to persons with all abilities. The same can
be said for Universal Design for Learning. By planning our
instruction from the beginning to be accessible for all
students, we will be able to reach more students. CAST (Center
for Applied Special Technology) has been promoting the concept
of UDL for quite a few years now and they’ve put together an
excellent video explaining UDL – UDL at a Glance. This 5 minute
video explains the basic concept of UDL and the 3 main areas of
focus: Multiple Means of Representation, Multiple Means of
Action & Expression, and Multiple Means of Engagement. Let’s
take a look at these 3 areas: Multiple Means of Representation –
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