{"id":5675,"date":"2026-02-06T12:27:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci336\/2026\/02\/06\/reflection-3-the-udl-checklist-and-generative-ai\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:27:40","slug":"reflection-3-the-udl-checklist-and-generative-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci336\/2026\/02\/06\/reflection-3-the-udl-checklist-and-generative-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflection #3: The UDL Checklist and\u2026 Generative AI?!"},"content":{"rendered":"

For this week\u2019s reflection, I want to discuss universal design for learning (UDL)<\/strong> in the context of educational technology, especially generative AI. I am already quite familiar with UDL \u2013 from my background as an educational assistant, as well as from our PDPP courses thus far (e.g., ED-D 301: Learners and Learning Environments). So, what we\u2019ve been covering is mostly review \/ consolidation. That is, except for the ways that we can use new tech to UDL-ify our practice. I\u2019ve been loving considering UDL in the context of AI, so, the theme of this reflection is\u2026<\/p>\n

Employing AI to reach students of diverse abilities and interests<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo from https:\/\/www.cast.org\/resources\/course\/prek-12-artificial-intelligence-for-udl-self-directed-2025\/<\/a>. CAST (the gold standard of UDL) actually offers mini workshops on how to turn \u201cartificial intelligence <\/em>into assistive intelligence<\/em>\u201d (and boy, do I love that slogan!).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019ve previously mentioned that I am SUPER EXCITED about the potential UDL applications of generative AI. Differentiating lessons and materials can be a huge hurdle, especially for early career teachers. I want to be able to meet every student where they\u2019re at, and provide the optimal challenge<\/a> that they need to learn and thrive. I think that AI could help.<\/p>\n

I thought it would be a fun exercise to take the UDL checklist<\/strong> that was linked in this week\u2019s course materials, and brainstorm\/test out ways that generative AI could be used to fulfill it. I also included some prompts you could use as inspiration.<\/p>\n

Universal Design for Learning Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Make Expectations (objectives, rubrics, grading) explicit from the start<\/strong><\/p>\n