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What Is Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Education Environment?

EdTech Magazine

They make the world accessible to a variety of people and they make everyday life easier for everyone. In education, students should have access to learning that meets their needs and makes their lives easier in the same way. The Universal Design for Learning framework supports learning for all students. In today’s…

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Supporting All Learners: Building an Inclusive Classroom With Universal Design for Learning

Edsurge

Centering instruction in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and implementing both direct and student-driven instruction can help engage learners, address diverse needs and improve learning outcomes for all students. Students arrive in the classroom with a diverse range of needs, and helping them succeed isnt always straightforward.

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How to vet edtech tools to promote success at school for all learners

Hapara

It’s important to vet edtech tools to verify that they promote access for a wide range of learners. Why I vet edtech tools. For me, vetting edtech products for accessibility is my profession and my passion. . My excitement about making learning accessible for every student is also very personal.

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Elevating Innovation: Conference Reflections and Takeaways from Educators

Digital Promise

Imagine if edtech providers designed products for them. For me, this means embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into my learning experiences and asking questions while I am designing: Is this accessible? Jennifer Gonzalez’s presentation, “ Next-Level Edtech: Are We Thinking Big Enough? ,” also resonated with me.

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Building an Inclusive Classroom: 3 Key Fundamentals for Equity in Modern Classroom Design​

ViewSonic Education

Even small changes in classroom design that celebrate diversity and enhance accessibility can make a big difference in creating a truly inclusive environment. To help you get started, weve got three easy-to-understand fundamentals of classroom inclusivity, all inspired by the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

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Tips, Tricks and Tools to Build Your Inclusive Classroom Through UDL

Edsurge

Many educators know it as the building blocks behind Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. Developed by CAST , UDL is comprised of three guiding principles that seek to increase engagement and accessibility: Providing learners with multiple means of engagement; representation; and action and expression. It’s just an ed thing.

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The Butterfly Effect: Bluesky Basics for Teachers

Learning in Hand

Bluesky has a mobile app, and you can access it from a web browser. Alt text is a brief description of an image that makes it accessible to people using screen readers. Go to Settings → Accessibility and checkmark “Require alt text before posting.” The level of interaction on Bluesky has really taken off.

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