CAST's UDL Editions ( http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com ) strikes me as a brilliant
resource to boost a wide variety of reading and reading comprehension skills while
simultaneously showcasing classic texts from world literature. My background in literacy
education and my love of reading attracted me to this resource designed to present classics
using a flexible online interface with individualized supports for all students. For example,
when viewing Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in this site, a student can select a reading level
ranging from minimum to maximum support. Then, using "stop and think" prompts, the
student can easily access information about concepts such as literary devices, themes,
points to ponder, and links to additional background information relating to The Gettysburg
Address. In addressing the concept of freedom, one of the prompts suggests that students
consider Lincoln's message of "freedom as an entity that lives and thrives." I see the
practice of UDL as an academic freedom that allows all students to learn successfully, live
fully, and thrive personally. I believe that enriching learning experiences gained through
resources like CAST's UDL Editions also promote the important commitment to lifelong
learning that is one of Cabrini's Core Values.
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