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In this new edition of the popular book Dive Into UDL, learn how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) supports the creation of learning environments that ensure all learners feel valued, respected and understood.

UDL is a framework for designing instruction that meets the needs of every learner. This book is meant to support your professional learning, giving you options and choice in how you build your knowledge. You can wade in, take a shallow swim or dive into UDL as you develop your instructional practice and create a more inclusive learning environment that plans for variability, celebrates diversity and offers flexibility in how students learn and grow. In the process, you’ll learn how to foster high achievement for all students, including those with disabilities or limited English proficiency.

In this updated edition, readers will learn how to incorporate accessible learning materials and technologies into their instructional design to ensure choice for learners and help them develop into independent, motivated expert learners.

This edition:
  • Explores how UDL is key to creating an inclusive learning environment that is equitable, culturally relevant, safe and welcoming.
  • Expands the learning to include virtual classrooms, and emphasizes how UDL is key to ensuring rich, engaging and purposeful online learning.
  • Examines the application of UDL principles to multiple grade levels and subject areas in both in-person and online environments.
  • Dives deeper into the authors’ UDL Planning Guide guide at a variety of UDL levels of understanding (Wade in, Shallow Swim, Deep Dive).
  • Features ideas and examples (on the companion website) from educators around the world to illustrate multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression.

Along the way, the authors draw connections to the ISTE Standards (Educators and Students sections), helping teachers strategically use technology to not only support the three principles of UDL but support the development of independent, self-regulatory empowered learners.

Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and administrators; professors in pre-service programs

ISBN-13: 9781564849335

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education

Publication Date: 07-19-2022

Pages: 272

Product Dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Kendra Grant (@KendraFGrant) has held many roles in education, including teacher, district special education coordinator and assistive technology (AT) specialist for a large school district. She was also the owner of a professional learning company delivering large-scale technology implementation across North America. Grant recently moved into corporate training, with the goal of creating a more inclusive workplace built upon Universal Design for Learning. Grant holds a master’s of educational technology (MET) from the Universityof British Columbia and is a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP). Luis Pérez (@eyeonaxs) is a technical assistance specialist at CAST. He holds a doctorate in special education and a master’s degree in instructional technology from the Universityof South Florida. He was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) in 2009, and as a Google in Education Certified Educator in 2014. More recently, Pérez was recognized with an ISTE Making It Happen award. He is past president of ISTE’s Inclusive Learning Network, which named him its 2016 Outstanding Inclusive Educator. In addition to Dive Into UDL (ISTE), Pérez is also the author of Learning on the Go (CAST Publishing).

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition ix

Introduction xii

A Quick Definition xiii

Developing Expert Learners xiii

From Special Education to Universal Design xv

UDL and Technology xvii

The Design and Organization of the Book xix

Next Steps: Take Your Mark! xxiii

Part I Your Professional Self 1

Chapter 1 Taking Ownership of (Professional) Learning 3

Permission to Take Charge of Change 4

The ISTE Standards 5

Choose Your Own Learning Path 9

Next Steps 12

Chapter 2 Professional Development versus Professional Learning 13

Professional Development 13

Professional Learning 14

Professional Growth 15

Next Steps 18

Chapter 3 What's Your Zone? 21

Find Your Peeps 21

Find Where You Are 23

Next Steps 24

Part II UDL and You 27

Chapter 4 Your Assumptions and Beliefs 29

Exploring Your Assumptions and Beliefs 32

Wade In: The Game of School 34

Shallow Swim: System Assumptions and Beliefs 38

Deep Dive: Leading the Change 43

Understanding the Role of the Educator 47

Next Steps 50

Chapter 5 UDL Assumptions and Beliefs 51

Key Assumptions 55

Wade In: (Dis)ability and Accessibility 57

Shallow Swim: Separate Goals and Choice 67

Deep Dive: Variability and Learner Expertise 74

Next Steps 85

Chapter 6 The UDL Guidelines: Translating Theory to Practice 87

Wade In: Brain Networks and Related Guidelines 88

Shallow Swim: The UDL Guidelines and Principles 95

Deep Dive: UDL and Today's Learner 112

Next Steps 126

Part III Inquire, Plan, Act, Reflect 129

Chapter 7 Becoming an inclusive Educator 131

Responsibility and Accountability 132

Avoiding UDL Implementation Pitfalls 132

Learning Redesign 136

Before Moving On 138

Next Steps 139

Chapter 8 Flexible Instructional Design: Create Accessible Classrooms and Remove Barriers to Learning 141

The All-Access Pass to Class 142

Wade In: Instructional Goals 143

Shallow Swim: Accessible Materials, Resources, and Toots 147

Deep Dive: Environment-Physical/Virtual 154

Next Steps 166

Chapter 9 Deep Inquiry and Understanding: Build Foundational Skills and Strategies 167

Wade In: Knowledge Curation and Construction 169

Shallow Swim: Open Communication and Creation 180

Deep Dive: Authentic Learning Opportunities 187

Next Steps 196

Chapter 10 Ownership of Learning: Supporting the Hidden Curriculum 199

Wade In: Reflection and Metacognition 201

Shallow Swim: Personal Goal Setting 211

Deep Dive: Executive Functions 216

Next Steps 224

Chapter 11 Just Keep Swimming 227

References 233

Index 239