So What Does UDL Look Like in the Classroom?

Up to this point, I have reviewed the basic principles of UDL. While it is important for educators to understand the basis and context of UDL, it is crucial to understand how to implement it in the classroom. So now it is time to address the important question of...

What does UDL look like in the classroom? 

National Center on UDL

http://www.udlcenter.org/

The above website is an excellent resource for all things UDL. It provides articles, toolkits, videos and more for educators to use in order to implement UDL in their classrooms. 

Another great resource is Maryland Learning Links. This website provides information and resources regarding all aspects of education, including UDL. 

My favorite aspect of Maryland Learning Links is the interactive UDL Simulator, which provides an interactive tour of a classroom that has applied the concepts of UDL. 

Click here to visit the UDL Simulator

This interactive activity provides visual representation of how UDL concepts can be implemented into the classroom in practical ways to support learning of all students.

I thought it was extremely helpful to be able to see examples of what UDL looks like in the classroom. For me, it is one thing to read about the concepts of the approach, but it is hard for me to fully understand something unless I see it in action. Therefore, I find the above websites to be excellent resources for all educators, or anyone who would like to understand UDL!

References
http://simulator.cte.jhu.edu/simulations/10#!/scene/46
http://marylandlearninglinks.org/1021

http://www.udlcenter.org/