Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of international educators in Dubai grappling with these challenges.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of engagement. I highlighted how blended learning can help educators more effectively provide multiple means of engagement to increase student motivation and ensure all students can successfully engage with learning experiences.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Part I: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group In the ever-evolving education landscape, one of the most pressing challenges teachers face is striking the right balance between time efficiency and ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students. Students are different from each other in terms of how they learn.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2025

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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Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2024

For me, this means embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into my learning experiences and asking questions while I am designing: Is this accessible? Reshma also emphasized how generative artificial intelligence (AI) will help level the playing field IF everyone has access to it. It’s been here awhile.

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Waterford

AUGUST 6, 2021

Introduced by educational researchers in the early 2000s, the Universal Design for Learning provides a framework for offering individualized support and inclusion to students. According to this educational framework, doing so is the best way to recognize a student’s strengths and challenges, and to limit any learning barriers at your school.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Inclusion is essential for special education (SPED) because it promotes the social and academic development of students with disabilities, fosters a sense of belonging, and prepares them for life outside of school. Collaboration among educators, positive behavior support, and peer interactions are crucial.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The past few years have been characterized by fresh and innovative solutions for learning, as well as transformative, technology-forward approaches to education. Each year, we like to look ahead and anticipate the biggest upcoming education trends. Here are five of the biggest education trends for 2025: 1.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

4 – UDL – Universal Design for Learning Inaccessibility is still a major downfall of some online learning implementations. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures that lessons are accessible for every student. UDL is an excellent framework that can be used in any classroom.

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Neo LMS

JULY 14, 2020

This, after all, is the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework that aids curriculum designers and educators in ensuring that all learners receive the accommodations that are needed to help them excel in school. UDL was an offshoot of a movement that promoted universal design in architecture and product development.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Inclusivity in education is about ensuring that every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Even small changes in classroom design that celebrate diversity and enhance accessibility can make a big difference in creating a truly inclusive environment. Ensuring Accessibility Inclusive classroom design starts with the physical setup.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2018

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.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As educators we can agree that providing equal and equitable access to learning is a priority.  Students come into our classrooms with different backgrounds, Keep Reading Improving Access to Learning Through UDL The post Improving Access to Learning Through UDL appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Educators with a mind towards equity typically excel at access. A first step towards inclusive education can be done through the adoption of UDL. UDL uses fundamentals from neuroscience to give educators a framework to empower all learners (CAST, 2018). Opening doors to all students is an obvious move.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

But how does the concept of Universal Design Learning (UDL) fit into all this? Why is it so important now, and how can e-learning fulfill its requirements within the UDL framework? What are the fundamentals of UDL and why is it important? First, let’s define UDL in its simplest terms. How can we shape them to fit UDL?

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Well, as you might expect, she’s a talented and dedicated educator. Propping up her vigorous routine are the poles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the perfect blend of education technology, ensuring that everything keeps spinning along at the right pace and momentum. But she’s also got the right tools for the job.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Despite my familiarity with all of the ISTE Standards, I have found that I am thinking much more deeply about the ISTE Standards for Educators as I go through this process with my cohort (which I appreciate)… One of our activities asked us to reflect on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted daily life for virtually every educator, parent, and student in the U.S. It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

This post was originally published in the October 2018 issue of the Education Today Magazine. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is thought to be the solution to the above problem. According to them, Universal Design for Learning is rooted in the learning sciences — including neuropsychology, human development, and education research.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. By designing instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners, educators can help to create an environment that is welcoming and supportive for everyone.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It is that flexibility that is so exciting given the challenges facing educators and educational institutions. Differentiating the content, or how students access knowledge, understanding, and skills. These models are flexible and able to transcend any single teaching and learning landscape. text, video, audio recordings).

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

For a while now, educators have been transitioning away from X to other platforms like Threads, Mastodon, and Bluesky. 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. The main education hashtag is #EduSky.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

I thought I had a pretty good handle on universal design for learning (UDL), but after chatting with Katie Novak , Ed.D., Novak, author of UDL Now! Q: What exactly is UDL, and why does it matter? Although this allowed students to access knowledge, they weren’t empowered to become learners and make choices for themselves.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. Technology access can be another barrier.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

We and our partners are committed to bringing the voices and experiences of Opportunity Youth learners (low-income young people of promise, ages 16 to 24) and educators to the conversation about learning differences. UDL and Opportunity Youth. Redesign physical spaces in schools and classrooms to reflect the UDL framework.

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Hapara

MAY 13, 2022

It’s important to vet edtech tools to verify that they promote access for a wide range of learners. 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. Tips to vet edtech tools for accessibility .

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

This inquiry always prompts me to reflect: How many educators gather pre-assessment data before crafting their lesson plans? Such preliminary insights, whether through pre-assessments, diagnostics, or activities aimed at accessing prior knowledge, can illuminate the diverse range of skills, abilities, and needs within a classroom.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

As an education community, we are beginning to understand the depth of the pandemic’s impact, especially on our students of color, our English Language learners and our students with disabilities. We, as an education community, must commit to the principles of Universal Design for Learning for the benefit of all learners.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

Department of Education, there are signs that the disruptions from COVID-19 may be exacerbating long-standing disability-based disparities in academic achievement. We must continue to build upon the progress and skills built during the pandemic to make personalized, student-driven learning education’s new normal.

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Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

Education used to be associated with classrooms and chairs, desks, and blackboards. Nowadays, education also takes place online, as an integral part of academic education or lifelong learning programs. Schools should ensure inclusive and equitable education for every child. Final thoughts.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 23, 2024

If you’re keen to turn these ideas into reality, explore our ViewSonic Education Solutions here. In today’s educational landscape, we’re witnessing a transformative shift in the blueprint of classroom design. Read on to dive into how fresh perspectives on classroom design are transforming how we learn.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The report is a comprehensive guide for educators, district leaders, and policymakers as it offers insights into the benefits and challenges of AI in education and offers practical strategies for effective and ethical AI implementation, with a focus on enabling accessibility. Key findings in the report include: 1.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

In recent years, general education teachers have joined special education teachers in emphasizing the need for inclusivity in the classroom. By creating inclusive classrooms, educators aim to foster learning environments that are equitable and nurturing to every student. Use Varied Strategies to Present Content.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2019

As educators, there are many things we can do to make our Google Docs more accessible to our students. We should always be thinking about including universal design for learning (UDL) in all that we do. Related: So you think you understand UDL? 4 ways to make your Google Docs more accessible. Use headings.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2018

In recent years, general education teachers have joined special education teachers in emphasizing the need for inclusivity in the classroom. By creating inclusive classrooms, educators aim to foster learning environments that are equitable and nurturing to every student. Use varied strategies to present content.

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