Universal Design for Learning vs. Differentiation
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) both exist to address the varying needs of students. They serve the same root function, and are often confused with one another. Some professionals even use the two terms interchangeably. But UDL and DI are actually completely different things. They may look similar in action, but […]
Universal Design for Learning at Home
For parents of children with thinking and learning differences, the priority is often ensuring that they are getting what they need in school. But children are constantly learning–even at home! And the needs they have in the classroom don’t go away when the school day ends. An effective approach to addressing these needs in school […]
Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has gained popularity as an approach to teaching where teachers design instruction that meets the specific needs of a few, but still benefits all. There is a lot of theory behind UDL and the reasoning for taking this approach is sound. But what does a UDL classroom actually look like? […]
Differentiating Online Teaching
Lots of remote teachers are struggling with how to support their learners who think differently. It’s one challenge to try to meet a wide range of needs when students are in front of you in the classroom. It’s an entirely different hurdle when you aren’t even in the same room. But there are still simple […]
Supporting Students at Every Academic Level
In every classroom, there are students at all ability levels: right on or around grade level, significantly above grade level, and significantly below grade level. It can be challenging to address a sea full of different needs, levels, interests, and learning styles all at once. Attempting to address them all in one lesson, or even in […]
What is Universal Design for Learning?
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching approach that gives every student equal access to learning in the classroom. Here’s one way to look at UDL: if you are able to walk up a flight of stairs, then you are also able to walk up a ramp, or take an elevator. Not everyone is […]
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