Universal Design for Learning

Recognition = the WHAT Strategic = the HOW of

Affective = the WHY of
of learning learning learning

Present information and Differentiate the ways Stimulate interest and

content in different ways that students can express motivation for learning
what they know
 Representation Action & Expression Engagement
Resourceful, knowledgeable Strategic, goal-directed Purposeful, motivated learners
learners learners

Provide options for: Provide options for: Provide options for:

Comprehension Executive functions Self-regulation
Activate background Guide appropriate goal- Promote expectations
knowledge setting and beliefs that
Highlight patterns, Enhance capacity for optimize motivation
critical features, big monitoring progress Develop self-
ideas, and relationships assessment and
Expression and Communication reflection
Language, Mathematical Use multiple media for
Expressions, and Symbols communication Sustaining effort and
Support decoding text, Use multiple tools for Persistence
mathematical notation, construction and Vary demands and
and symbols composition resources to optimize
Illustrate through challenge
multiple media Physical Action Foster collaboration
Vary the methods for and community
Perception response and navigation
Offer ways of Optimize access to Recruiting Interest
customizing the display tools and assistive Optimize individual
of information technologies choice and autonomy
Offer alternatives for Optimize relevance,
auditory information value, and authenticity

Visuwords (free)
An online graphic
dictionary and
thesaurus that helps
develop work
knowledge.
Mathematics Glossary
Online glossary defines
mathematical terms and
concepts through text,
images, and examples
relating to real world
applications.
on Accessible Instructional
Materials (AIM)
Specialized formats of
Interactive: Elements
of a Story
It breaks down the
important elements of a
story.
Voki (free)
Text to speech
generator to create a
personal speaking
avatar.
Resources
Book Adventure
Enables you to control Allows students to
the mouse pointer on choose from
your computer screen thousands of book
just by moving your titles and allows them
head. to create their own
book lists
Click-N-Type RSS Feeds
An on-screen virtual Encourages students
keyboard designed for to explore a topic of
individuals who have their choice increases
difficulty typing on a engagement.
physical computer
keyboard
Word Generation
National Center
Embeds new
vocabulary into
engaging, controversial
passages.
curricular content that
can be used by and
students with print
disabilities. Students can study
the wildlife through
authentic learning with
Search engine to find a live webcam
the assistive
technologies that
provide options in the PBIS
means of navigation. Center for
interventions to focus
on environmental
aspects that lead to
problem behaviors