Assignment 3.1: Universal Design and Accessibility by Sierra Prendergast

UDL at a Glance: CAST Video

prendesr — 2025-09-06 01:20:15 UTC

This short video gives a really simple breakdown of what Universal Design for Learning is and why it matters. It explains the three UDL principles and shows how teachers can make learning more flexible for everyone. I like this one because it’s quick, easy to understand, and a great starting point for anyone new to UDL.

CAST Official Guidelines

prendesr — 2025-09-06 01:21:52 UTC

This is the official UDL website created by CAST, the organization behind the whole framework. It explains the principles, goals, and strategies in detail, with examples and visuals to make it easier to understand.
Since CAST basically created UDL, this is one of the most trustworthy and complete resources out there. It’s great for when you need more depth beyond the intro videos.

UDL: Cornell University

prendesr — 2025-09-06 01:24:18 UTC

This page from Cornell’s Center for Teaching Innovation explains UDL in straightforward terms. It walks through why UDL matters and lays out the key principles, like offering multiple ways to present info, engage students, and let them show what they know, all while removing barriers from the start. It's written clearly and practically, showing how UDL makes learning fairer and more inclusive without being overly technical.

Universal Design for Learning at UW Teaching

prendesr — 2025-09-06 01:26:00 UTC

This page from the University of Washington’s Teaching explains UDL in a straightforward way and gives practical tips like using captions, offering multiple ways to engage, and designing inclusive materials for creating accessible courses.

It’s easy to read, full of examples, and directly related to everyday teaching practices.

Higher Education Focus

prendesr — 2025-09-06 01:28:59 UTC

A practical guide from the University of Washington's DO IT Center that walks through how to apply Universal Design of Instruction principles. It covers planning for diverse learners, designing inclusive instruction from the start, and evaluating what works. It's clear, structured, and full of real classroom based strategies.

National Center on Accessible Educational Materials

prendesr — 2025-09-06 01:34:32 UTC

A national resource hub that focuses on making educational content more accessible. It includes UDL-based tools, lesson ideas, and accessibility tips. It broadens the conversation beyond CAST and connects UDL to digital accessibility, which is super important for today’s classrooms.

McGuire, Scott & Shaw Research Article

prendesr — 2025-09-06 01:38:09 UTC

A peer reviewed article that explains the foundation of UDL, its main principles, and how it can make learning more inclusive, especially in higher education. It’s a credible, research based source that shows UDL is backed by academic evidence.

UDL in Action

prendesr — 2025-09-06 01:40:20 UTC

A short video showing how real teachers are applying UDL in their classrooms. You get to see UDL strategies in action, not just theory. I like this one because it makes UDL more relatable and shows what it actually looks like in a real teaching environment.