“Universal design for learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people.” – CAST
Provide multiple means of:
- Provide multiple ways of Engagement that stimulates interest and motivation for learning. (e.g. offer opportunities for goal setting, self reflection, and self assessment)
- Provide multiple ways of Representation that presents information and content in different ways and formats. (e.g. record your in-person lectures as video with closed captions, provide the slides, notes, and transcript, and hands-on practice exercise)
- Provide multiple ways of Action & Expression that differentiates the ways that students can express what they know.” (e.g. allow students to choose how they submit an assignment such as a written paper, recorded presentation, website, etc.)