Cast Website

We have touched upon UDL in my previous blog. Here is something to catch you up if you need it. 

I wanted to introduce you to a website that will become your best friend when using UDL in your classroom. 

www.cast.org

Founded in 1984,  Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) wanted "to explore ways of using new technologies to provide better educational experiences to students with disabilities."  ("Cast timeline: One," )

Their Mission:To expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies.

I get what you are thinking, "How am I going to find the time to integrate UDL in every lesson plan?"  This is where this website comes in. You need a login to get into most of the goodies but it's free and easy to set up. If you are a Pinterest lover like I am, you might be familiar with exchanging great teaching ideas. This website has an area that you can create, organize and share UDL lesson plans and resources. 

On top of the exchange area, this website has many other learning tools to help the teacher, student and parent with UDL. There are even free Apps!  Here is a quick link to check them out.  http://cast.org/learningtools/index.html

If there is one thing I have learned about UDL through all of this, it is to use all of your available resources. I hope this helped to make it easier for you to succeed.

("Universal Design for," Universal Design for Learning)


References

Cast timeline: One mission, many innovations, 1984-2010. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://cast.org/about/timeline/index.html

Universal Design for Learning [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://cast.org/udl/index.html