What can you do to incorporate UDL?

I believe that the complicated explanation of the learning networks (recognition, strategic, and affective) and related UDL guidelines can be simplified by thinking about using multiple methods of content representation, student engagement, and action and expression (assessment) in your teaching.

Venn Diagram 3 Elements of UDL

When preparing for your class, I encourage you to refer to the chart below to help you make decisions about what to do and what to have your students do. Include at least two actions from each column simultaneously or in sequence or in options for individual choice whenever you can. If you would like to meet to discuss specific modifications to your teaching based on the UDL ideas presented here, please submit this form (Links to an external site.) to make an appointment with me.

Three columns and nine rows with options for selecting a variety of Content Representation, Engagement, and Action and Expression
Content Representation (What you do)	Engagement (What you and your students do together to make meaning out of your content)	Action and Expression (What you have students do to show you what they know)
Give a Vocal Explanation	Listen	Write
Show an Image	Look	Write
Give a Physical Demonstration or Provide an Animation	Share Personal Stories	Create
Share a Written Text	Read	Teach
Create a Dramatic Portrayal	Role Play	Portray
Use Music	Develop Fictional Scenarios	Make Music
Show Examples from Nature	Relate to Previous Learning	Draw
Present a Mathematical Formula	Relate to the World of Work	Recall on an Objective Test
Use a Diagram or Schema	Relate to Interpersonal Experiences and Political Structures	Write