1.+Introduction

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing goals, instructional methods, materials, and assessment that enables //all// students to gain knowledge and skills and to develop enthusiasm for learning. UDL takes full advantage of the flexibility, adaptability, and power of technology to provide multiple means of engagement and assessment.
 * What is UDL? ** 

CAST has an overview of the UDL principles when applying them to education. Let's watch a quick video to help us understand what UDL is about. media type="youtube" key="bDvKnY0g6e4?rel=0" height="349" width="425" **﻿Workshop Focus and Goals: ** The UDL workshop is intended to explore inspiration behind the UDL principles and how to implement them into reaching the needs of all learners in the educational setting. This workshop will outline the Technology Standards, answer the Essential Questions and define the Big Idea of using UDL in the educational setting. **﻿Audience: ** The workshop is designed for the Pre-K thru 12 grade level teachers, as well as principals and support staff. The UDL principles may be applied at any level of learning and also in our way of thinking about our everyday lives.

**Timeline for Presentation: ** **﻿ ****Opening of workshop**: 10 minutes **Digital Presentation**: 10 minutes  **Resources Exploration**: 5 minutes  **Assessment Exploration**: 5 minutes  __**Closing and "Ticket Out the Door"**: 5 minutes __

**Total Duration of Workshop: 35 minutes **