Full course description
Course description
This course is a study of the Universal Design for Learning framework. Exploring the variability of learners by activating the affective, strategic and recognition brain networks, learners will use strategies for multiple means of representation, action & expression, and engagement to encourage flexible design. As of January 2025, this course reflects the updates made in CAST's 3.0 UDL Guideline Framework.
Outcomes
In the final assessment of this course, you will be asked to:
- Design a learning experience that incorporates deliberate UDL.
Key concepts
You'll learn about the following concepts in this course:
- Universal Design principles
- Multiple Means of Representation
- Multiple Means of Engagement
- Multiple Means of Action & Expression
- Brain networks
- Recognition
- Strategic
- Affective
- Flexible course design
Skills
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Define UDL
- Express the benefits of UDL
- Determine multiple ways to present information
- Distinguish between a variety of engagement methods