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What is Design for Learning???

- a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all.
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 * [[image:http://udl4all.pbwiki.com/ficons/type_doc.gif link="http://udl4all.pbwiki.com/f/UDL_Guidelines_v1.doc"]][[file:UDL_Guidelines_v1.doc]]
 * calls for ... **

//__Multiple means of representation__,// to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge, //__Multiple means of expression__,// to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know, //__Multiple means of engagement__,// to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation.

DL is drawn from architecture's **[|7 Principles of Universal Design]**

Tools, supports, and resources must be in place to enable learners to overcome barriers to learning.


 * Links for More about DL **

[|UDL Summarized in 6 pages by David Rose] [|CAST: Teaching Every Student] [|CAST: Transforming education through Universal Design for Learning] [|Videos from OCALI that discuss UDL] [|UDL on Wikipedia]

[|SpeEd Change (Ira Socol)] Ira Socol's **[|Toolbelt Theory]** ** (essential reading!) ** [|EdTech Solutions: Teaching Every Student (Karen Janowski)]
 * Blogs with a DL Focus **