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This article is quite lengthy but well worth the read. It's talks about the past, present and future use of technology in education and how teachers can use technology to reach learners 'in the margins' (UDL). If anything, at least read the conclusion!

Wow! I definitely want to take the time to sit down and read the entire article! We so often leave behind those children that are in the margins.

iPad apps separated by Bloom's Taxonomy. Created by Kelly Tankelly from http://learntechnology.com. Found in iPad for Education Diigo Group

Article breaks down the principles of UDL in an organized way. It gives additional information about UDL on top of the chapters we have read. This is another great resource to have when incorporating UDL in lessons and assessments.

By Nancy Firchow, M.L.S. The goal for every student is to learn, but not every child learns in the same way. Kids with disabilities may have an especially difficult time with traditional classroom materials. Today, your child's teachers compensate for variation among their students by adapting how they present information, structure assignments, and test for understanding.

Collection of web-based tools (with links) aligned to Bloom's cognitive domains.

The article examines how the universal design for learning (UDL), an educational framework, can be used to support STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) instruction in special education. According to the authors, the UDL principles can make STEM curricular materials more accessible and improve the educational experiences of students with varying learning needs. Information is provided on the aspects of instruction that constitute UDL such as clear goals, learner variability plans, and flexible teaching methods.

This article seems to very clearly tell how UDL is related to STEM and how it really needs to be implemented in the STEM (or STEAM) curriculum. It seems like a good article to start with in understanding the use of UDL in the classroom.

"Students with disabilities rarely enter the STEM workforce, even though many are highly capable of making valuable contributions" The whole reason UDL was initially started was to target students with disabilities and ensure they were meeting learning targets as well. I think, unfortunately, this statistic is true but if UDL were successfully implemented in more STEM classrooms in middle and high schools we would see more students with disabilities entering the STEM workforce with confidence.