Presented by Deborah Linscomb  Project CRISS SM /12/10

 The design of environments to be usable by all people, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.  Designs that increase accessibility for people with disabilities often make everyone’s experience better.

 PET Scan (Positron emission tomography)  An imaging scan that measures the activity or functional level of the brain by measuring its use of glucose.  Allows us to see the brain as it learns by showing areas that are most actively using glucose as red, moderate activity as yellow, and lower activity levels in green and blue

Systems of the Brain  Recognition systems receive and analyze data  The “what” of learning  Strategic systems plan and execute actions  The “how” of learning  Affective systems know which objects and actions are important.  The “why “ of learning  Brain-imaging techniques reveal that we process information using different parts of our recognition networks

Universal Design for Learning:  Provides Multiple Means of Engagement  Provides Multiple Representations of Information  Provides Multiple Means of Expression

CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology )  Dr. David Rose and team are leaders in using brain-imaging research and Universal Design for Learning to discover new digital technologies that provide equal access to curriculum for all learners  UDL advocates the flexibility of digital media that can be transformed, linked, networked, and customized for individual learners