What does CAST stand for and what is the work that they do? (2 points) What is UDL and what are its benefits? (2 points) Do you have a preferred learning modality? (Hint: Y

  

research & summaries multi-part question

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IRIS Center Activity
A. Following these steps to access the learning module:
Go to the IRIS Center webpage:

Welcome to the IRIS Center

Scroll down to IRIS Resource Locator
Click on Get Started
Select Differentiated Instruction
Select the Module Universal Design for Learning: Creating a Learning Environment that Challenges and Engages all Students
B. Work through the Universal Design for Learning module™s sections: Challenge, Initial Thoughts, Perspectives and Resources, Wrap-up, Assessment
C. Answer these questions (Use colored font so that your responses stand out from the rest of the text; handwriting is OK but be sure your words are legible):
What does CAST stand for and what is the work that they do? (2 points)
What is UDL and what are its benefits? (2 points)
Do you have a preferred learning modality? (Hint: You first need to take the Barsch inventory). What are your scores? Does your preferred learning modalities align with how most college classes are taught? Explain. (2 points)

What are the three guiding principles in UDL? Provide an example for each principle. (2 points)

Describe the four main curricular components of UDL. (2 points)
What are four barriers to using audio-based materials such as lectures and videos? (2 points)

How might teachers reduce the barriers in traditional testing formats by applying the principles of UDL? (2 points)
Define the following, according to the CAST/IRIS website:
Differentiated Instruction (1 point): 
Accommodation (1 point): 

Complete the following chart: (4 points)