The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) “CAST” is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning” (Center for Applied SpecialTechnology, 1999-2010).
Have many resources that are available for educators to help incorporate UDL and technology into the classroom.
CAST's Mission
To expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies.
Cast Resources:
UDL Class profile maker
This tool gives educators a table to help them organize information about students.
Teachers can fill in strengths that students have within the 3 principles and things that the students can work on.
This can help educators plan lessons and units based on students needs and interests.
UDL Lesson Builder
This website has examples of lesson plans for multiple grade levels which incorporate the UDL principles. Educators can create lesson plans using the models to help them.
UDL Book Builder
This resource is a way to create online books for students to read. Teachers can create books centered on different topics and the books can be shared. Text and audio can be added to the stories for a variety of students’ needs.
“CAST” is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning” (Center for Applied SpecialTechnology, 1999-2010).
Have many resources that are available for educators to help incorporate UDL and technology into the classroom.
CAST's Mission
To expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies.
Cast Resources:
This tool gives educators a table to help them organize information about students.
Teachers can fill in strengths that students have within the 3 principles and things that the students can work on.
This can help educators plan lessons and units based on students needs and interests.
This website has examples of lesson plans for multiple grade levels which incorporate the UDL principles.
Educators can create lesson plans using the models to help them.
This resource is a way to create online books for students to read.
Teachers can create books centered on different topics and the books can be shared.
Text and audio can be added to the stories for a variety of students’ needs.