Examples and Illustrations

This section is designed to address the practical application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Here we highlight teacher stories about the use of universally designed curriculum materials and provide suggestions for things you can do now to support diverse learners and to help bring about change. In addition, this section examines existing software and instructional practice through the UDL lens.

Like the rest of our site, this section will grow and evolve as we collect stories and techniques.

*See Core Concepts for an explanation of UDL

• UDL in Classroom Practice
  For UDL to become a reality in schools we need new more flexible materials from curriculum developers, professional development practices that support educators in the UDL approach and policies that support individualized goals, learning methods, and assessment. This section details the practical application of UDL in educational settings.
• Finding Digital Content
  Students with disabilities are entitled to curriculum materials that are accessible and effective for them in support of learning. This section is a source of digital text, images, sounds, and movies that can be used to create flexible text.
• Creating Digital Content
  This section explores how educational materials are developed from the "ground up" using the principals of UDL.
• Tools for Individualizing Curriculum
  Software with UDL features facilitates the individualization of learning materials and experiences for maximum student inclusion and teacher effectiveness. Here we detail how teachers might use software available today to customize learning.