4.3 Universal Design For Learning

5. OPTIONAL: Resources: Universal Design for Learning

5.1. Flexible Text: Optional

Now that you have a better understanding of the principles of UDL, let's apply what you know to the most common classroom material, the printed page. A traditional book/worksheet (paper with printed ink) poses a significant barrier to students who struggle with reading. Exchanging that material for a digital version of the same text, significantly increases the text's flexibility. That is, its potential to be adapted or augmented.  View this brief module, Flexible Text, to learn more about making text flexible. This module will help you select the right kind of digital text to support diverse learners.

While viewing think about:

  • The textbooks in your classroom (online and physical), do they meet the flexibility challenge?
  • What steps can you take to help your school get access to digital, flexible text?

picture of Flexible Text Module