UDL by Jessica Downing

Engagement: The "Why" of Learning

jessicadowningteach — 2025-05-04 18:03:10 UTC

Engagement based on the guidelines is all about getting students interested in learning and helping them stay motivated. This could be done in many different ways, like giving them choices in how get information, encouraging them to keep going when things get tough through affirmations, and helping them manage their emotions so they can focus better. It’s really about making learning personalized to each student

Representation: The "What" of Learning

jessicadowningteach — 2025-05-04 18:03:28 UTC

Representation based in the guidelines is about how information is shared with students. Since everyone understands things differently, it’s important to present content in a variety of ways through differenation which can be done in many ways like through using pictures, videos, spoken words, or simple explanations. The goal is to make sure every student can understand the material, no matter how they learn best.

Action & Expression: The "How" of Learning

jessicadowningteach — 2025-05-04 18:03:45 UTC

Action and Expression based on the guidelines is about giving students different ways to show what they know. Not every student communicates or learns in the same way, so it helps to offer options this could be giving options like writing, speaking, using tech tools, or building something. It also involves helping students plan, staying organized, and teaching them how to take control of their own learning.

Multimedia and Digital Storytelling Tools

jessicadowningteach — 2025-05-04 18:14:11 UTC

One of the most amazing things about tablets is the ability to easily create content or creations which offer students alternative ways to demonstrate their learning. There are many free options that take advantage of this capability.

Kahoot! or Quizizz

jessicadowningteach — 2025-05-04 18:15:15 UTC

You can make review games fun and interactive, this is turning assessments into something the students will look forward to

BrainPOP

jessicadowningteach — 2025-05-04 18:15:44 UTC

is a great tool that uses engaging videos and games to explain complex hard topics in a way that’s easier for students to understand.