This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here. If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here.

Enjoy this special episode.

Jethro Jones speaks with Donald Walker, National Career Technical Education Trainer at CAST. They discuss the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Career Technical Education (CTE), the use of drones to introduce young girls to STEM, addressing barriers in education, and the empowering aspects of UDL. The conversation also addresses the importance of safety in CTE programs and how UDL helps in engaging diverse student populations.

Get in touch with Donald: dwalker@cast.org

00:00 Introduction to Donald Walker and the Role at CAST

01:29 Importance of UDL in CTE

03:08 Using Drones to Introduce Girls to STEM

04:07 Developing UDL-based Curriculum

06:32 Engagement, Representation, and Expression in UDL

11:19 Importance of Safety in CTE

13:54 Liberation Through UDL

17:20 Contact and Further Involvement

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