CAST.org

CAST

1. CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning (http://www.cast.org/udl/index.html  ).  CAST also provides learning tools, research and development,  a library and what they're about overall.  I would recommend this site to anyone who is new to UDL.  It provides good examples of the principles that allows you to comprehend the message.  The site was helpful in developing a fuller understanding of UDL.  This is also a good visual that I will most likely print out and refer back to if I ever need clarification.  
2. Cast provided included a professional learning page is good because the educator is able to gain more knowledge to development as an instructor of UDL from experts, speakers and workshops.  Below are the links to the sections of Professional Learning.

Professional Learning

Participate in or Schedule a Workshop A stimulating learning environment where you can learn from CAST experts and one another.

Take an Online Course An ever-expanding array of facilitated online courses and short self-paced modules to educators.

Invite a Speaker Highly engaging, informative, and inspiring keynote addresses, workshop presentations, and seminars.

Learn about our Customized Solutions Designed in partnership with schools, districts, states and organizations to develop experts knowledgeable in UDL

 

1. Recognition Networks

   The "what" of learning

   
   

   How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Identifying letters, words, or an author's style are recognition tasks.

   
   

   Present information and content in different ways

   More ways to provide
   Multiple Means of Representation

   Strategic Networks

   The "how" of learning

   
   

   Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Writing an essay or solving a math problem are strategic tasks.

   
   

   Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know

   More ways to provide
   Multiple Means of Action and Expression

   Affective Networks

   The "why" of learning

   
   

   How learners get engaged and stay motivated. How they are challenged, excited, or interested. These are affective dimensions.

   
   

   Stimulate interest and motivation for learning

   More ways to provide
   Multiple Means of Engagement

References:

Cast. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/udl/index.html