The Center for Applied Technology (CAST - www.cast.org) is filled with a wealth of teacher friendly resources that help with incorporating the concept of Universal Design in Learning. The examples below, are clips of the assessment portions of a Social Studies lesson with a Reading focus. The traditional lesson has been enhanced with a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) perspective. This is a useful lesson to read through; it provides alternative ways to meet all of the students' needs. Yes, UDL is ideal for students who struggle but I couldn't help thinking of the gifted students. They always need other ways to representing information - the traditional way is too simple and easy for them - it leaves so much of their potential untapped.
Furthermore, the UDL approach leaves so much more wiggle room for what to do and how to do it. When one looks at the use of technology through a traditional vs. UDL lens, so many options become available for students. UDL is a frame of mind for teachers.
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