Title: Reading - Multiple Means of Representation
Course: CIT 641 1001 - 2025 Sumr > Section: Week 2

Multiple Means of Representation

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This week we will dive into the UDL principle, Multiple Means of Representation. For this week read and reflect on one of these papers.

Gauvreau, A. N., Lohmann, M. J., & Hovey, K. A. (2019). Using a Universal Design for Learning Framework to Provide Multiple Means of Representation in the Early Childhood Classroom. The Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.58729/2167-3454.1083

Webb, K., & Hoover, J. (2015). Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the Academic Library: A Methodology for Mapping Multiple Means of Representation in Library Tutorials. College & Research Libraries, 76(4), 537-553. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.76.4.537
Rieber, L. P., & Estes, M. D. (2017). Accessibility and instructional technology: Reframing the discussion. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 6(1), 9-19. Available via ResearchGate.

Optional

Additional Resource: LinkedIn Learning has a course Foundations of Accessible eLearning that includes a unit on accommodations (Chapter 2). All UNLV Students have free access to LinkedIn Learning.

Assignment

Reflection Task: Post a brief reflection (~300 words) on the paper of your choice. Consider using this as an opportunity to apply the principle to your proposed course project. Review your peer's posts. I encourage, but don't require, responses.

UDL Level | Multiple Means of REPRESENTATION
ACCESS
Perception

• Support opportunities to customize the display of information
SUPPORT
Language & Symbols

• Clarify vocabulary, symbols, and language structures
EXECUTIVE
FUNCTION
Building Knowledge

• Connect prior knowledge to new learning

Citation: CAST (2024). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 3.0 [graphic organizer]. Lynnfield, MA: Author.
Available at: udlguidelines.cast.org