UDL+and+Teacher+Preparation-final. The UDL Guidelines. Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology. What is Universal Design for Learning? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to teaching, learning, curriculum development and assessment that uses new technologies to respond to a variety of individual learner differences. IDEA 2004 defines Universal design using the same definition as the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 3002.( “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 accessible (without requiring assistive technologies) and products and services that are interoperable with assistive technologies.”
(Section 3(19)of Assistive Technology Act as amended in 2004 UDL does not eliminate the need for assistive technology. Online Tool Kits, Articles, Books Universal Design for Learning: Policy Challenges and Recommendations (2009, April) . (2008, August). Book Companion Site. Home | National Center On Universal Design for Learning. CAST: Center for Applied Special Technology. HIAT - Universal Design for Learning. Measure Your Progress Toward Implementing UDL Measure classroom UDL implementation at a school, team or department level. Conducting a UDL Walk-Through Find the Right Tools for Your Students HIAT Tool Finder - Start in the left column to see a list of common curriculum materials.
Share Teacher Created Materials on the UDL Share Space MCPS staff can upload and download curriculum resources organized by grade and subject. Plan with UDL in Mind Preparing to teach in a UDL way requires thinking about your curriculum and implementing it strategically.