Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.

Learning Targets

• I can explain the purpose of the UDL framework
• I can define the core principles of UDL
• I can describe how the UDL framework  improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn
• I can describe the connection between brain research and Universal Design for Learning.
• I can connect the two brains (Inch worm (linear) and Spiderweb) to understanding my learners

Learning Strategies and Tools

• About UDL- from the Center for Applied Special Technology  (10-15 minutes)
• UDL core principles and the brain (10 minutes)
• Meet your Brain (3 minutes)
• UDL and the Learning Brain (5 minutes)
• Marie Alcock The Linear Brain
• 3 design networks in the Brain (3 minutes)
• Reading, Technology and Brain Networks
• Brain Rules and UDL (2 minutes)

Instructional Strategies: Two Brains - Linear and Analyzing