UDL

Universal Design for Learning allows students equal opportunities for learning in a classroom or school. It is important that all types of students receive equal education and the school should be able to accommodate to all needs. According to the article it states that,  "It seeks to ensure that students (a) receive multiple representations of curricular content that are best suited for individual access and comprehension; (b) are engaged in curricular activities in ways that allow students to best ‘key into’ the content being taught; and (c) are allowed to present evidence of their learning using strategies that are most effective for them."

This is an important aspect in UDL because ensuring students success in a variety of ways that help accommodate to the students specific way of learning. Every student learns differently, therefore there should be a variety of ways to ensure the student receives the proper learning technique for themselves.

UDL also emphasizes that students should be able to have specialized formats including, but not limited to, textbooks or related print materials. These can help the students with their specific learning strategy and allow them to expand their knowledge in a classroom.

After looking through the different forms of lessons on the UDL exchange website, I have seen many informative strategies to be used in a classroom. A variety of technology tools in a classroom can help the student explore options that fit best for them. In many of the lesson plans I have observed through this website, I noticed a large variety of materials and supplies used throughout the lessons. This is important because it allows students to explore other options they have through the lessons or activities given in class. Technology and different tools used in a classroom can help students to learn and practice skills to succeed.

I think one of the key aspects in universal design for learning is to make learning accessible for all students regardless if they have a disability or not. All students should be able to interact together in a classroom equally and fairly. Teachers should be able to try and work with technological tools for all students to be able to explore all their learning capabilities. This is important because students should feel comfortable and to experience equal opportunities in a classroom. For example, Ipads used in a classroom should allow the student to use their resources over the internet to further push them to expand their knowledge.