Presented by Deborah Linscomb

Project CRISSSM 20041/12/10

NEUROSCIENCE, ARCHITECTURE, AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

Universal Design in Architecture

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.

Neuroscience

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

Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Common Learning PathwaysSystems 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

UDL: Designing Learning Opportunities to Reach Diverse Learners

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

UDL: Designing Learning Opportunities for Diverse Learners