AODA Resources

Clarifying the meaning and purpose of goals is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can help learners continue to concentrate on attaining their goals.

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Addressing biases, threats, and distractions is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can reduce distractions and other classroom elements that compromise learning.

Addressing biases, threats, and distractions in Universal Design for Learning

Addressing biases, threats, and distractions means providing all learners with options that optimize their learning environment. For instance, learners differ in their needs for:

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Nurturing joy and play is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can help learners find joy and fulfillment in their quests for knowledge.

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Optimizing relevance, value, and authenticity is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can construct lessons that learners feel are worthwhile.

Optimizing relevance, value, and authenticity in Universal Design for Learning

Optimizing relevance, value, and authenticity means designing learning activities that seem important. Many learners may feel more engaged by course content that they feel personally connected to. For example, this connection could come from a learner’s:

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Optimizing choice and autonomy is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can give learners choice in the context of their learning.

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