UDL Guidelines 3.0(4.5 minute video) – Learn about the proposed updates for the UDL guidelines (3.0) from Jenna Gravel and Nicole Tucker-Smith. Then visit the CAST website to see the UDL guidelines.
CAST work in across multiple districts(58 minute video) – Watch one of CAST’s free webinars hosted by Allison Posey, sharing stories with a variety of panelists about implementing UDL in their school respective systems.
CAST work in New Hampshire( video) – Learn about the work that CAST has done in New Hampshire school districts and see the progress over the years.
INCLUDE– Learn about the goals of INCLUDE and how CAST has joined them.
Chapter 1 Resources
Raven’s Progressive Matrices – “Raven’s matrices is a nonverbal ability test used to assess abstract reasoning. The test is progressive in the sense that questions get harder as the test progresses. The task is to determine the missing element in a pattern which is generally presented in the form of a matrix, hence the name Raven’s matrices.”
Bloom’s Taxonomy– “Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical classification of the different levels of thinking, and should be applied when creating course objectives.”
Adelson’s Shadow(1.5 minute video) – A video explanation to further see how Adelson’s Shadow works.
Crash Course on parts and functions of the brain(12.5 minute video) – This video by Crash Course goes through the functions of the brain and where in the brain that is. Timestamp 6:24 is where most discussion of this begins.
Chapter 2 Resources
The “what” and “why” of technology(6.5 minute video) – See how to consider inclusive technology within your own context and the importance of inclusive technologies.
UDL Principles and Guidelines(6.5 minute video) – David Rose explains, using brain research, the UDL principles in classroom practices.
UDL Networks/Guidelines(3 minute video) – David Rose discusses how the UDL guidelines follow the three neural networks outlines in UDL
A Teacher’s Guide to UDL by Understood– A resource hub created by Understood with video and text introductions to UDL, the Guidelines, and other resources.
UDL and the Why of Learningby Barbara Bray– An introduction to Universal Design for Learning with a focus on “Learner Profiles” and the “Personal Learning Backpack”.
Chapter 3 Resources
Corgi tool( video) – “Corgi is an easy-to-use suite of digital graphic organizers that supports students in developing content-specific practices and habits of mind.”
(19 minute video) – CAST produced a series of videos on assessments: types of assessments, how they can be improved, and their challenges.
What does UDL look like in the classroom?( video) – An article from Undestood.org. See the “Teacher’s Guide” in Chapter 2 resources for more information about Environment.
Digital Accessibility and UDL( video) – An article from the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
Culturally Responsive Design(58 minute video) – Hear from authors about how to effectively approach designing lessons for Language Learners.
Raven’s Progressive Matrices( video) – “Raven’s matrices is a nonverbal ability test used to assess abstract reasoning. The test is progressive in the sense that questions get harder as the test progresses. The task is to determine the missing element in a pattern which is generally presented in the form of a matrix, hence the name Raven’s matrices.”
Bloom’s Taxonomy– “Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical classification of the different levels of thinking, and should be applied when creating course objectives.”
Adelson’s Shadow(1.5 minute video) – A video explanation to further see how Adelson’s Shadow works.
Mina Cikara: Us Versus Them(5.5 minute video) – Learn about the neural and behavioral changes between a “you and me” versus “us and them” mindset.
Blue/Black or Gold/White Dress(3.25 minute video) – A video and WIRED article explaining the reason why the dress seems to be different colors for each viewer.
Chapter 5 Resources
Nation’s Report Card( video) – See student averages across the country and within states.
UDL Implementation Stories Webinar(58 minute video) – Allison Posey moderates a conversation with panelists as they share their UDL stories from their state’s schools.
Tesha Fitzgerald: Anti Racism and UDL(1 minute video) – Andratesha Fritzgerald explains how UDL is an effective framework for teaching Black and Brown students.
Chelsea Miro: Unbound Learning(1 hour 7 minute video) – Chelsea Miro walks through the value of allowing students to learn through a “natural process” and what that could look like using her bookThe Unbound Classroom.
Katie Novak: 5 Unlearning Steps(1 minute video) – Listen to Katie Novak describe the 5 steps in the Unlearning Cycle, which is the basis for the book Unlearning by Katie Novak and Allison Posey.
Unlearning video playlist(10 minute video playlist) – This is a compilation of videos about the bookUnlearningby Katie Novak and Allison Posey that further describes the contents of the book.
Liz Byron: Art for All playlist(5 minute video playlist) – This is a series of videos where Liz Byron explains how UDL is able to be applied to an art classroom in sustainable ways and for any student to succeed as an artist.