This short video, created by CAST, explains Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and why it is important in college and university settings. The video shows that students learn in many different ways, and that traditional teaching methods often do not work for everyone.
Instead of waiting until a student struggles and then adding accommodations, UDL focuses on designing courses to be more flexible from the start. The goal is to reduce common barriers so more students can understand the material, stay engaged, and show what they know.
The video explains that UDL is not just for students with disabilities. It helps all learners, including students who work while going to school, feel stressed or overwhelmed, learn online, or come from different backgrounds. When courses offer choices in how information is shared and how students participate and complete assignments, learning becomes more accessible for everyone.
Overall, the video presents UDL as a practical way to make higher education clearer, more inclusive, and more effective for a wide range of students.
Learn more on CAST's UDL Campus website.