Accessibility, Guidelines and Learning

Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Action and Expression

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. Physical Action.

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What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

What is digital accessibility – this simple question is, actually, fundamental in the technologically advanced era we’re in. Allowing everyone access to the same online content, virtual experiences, and digital devices is the only way we can move forward in this ever-connected global village. What is Digital Accessibility? .

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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Representation

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. Representation.

Blended Learning

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7 digital portfolio guidelines for outstanding learning performance

Neo LMS

JULY 4, 2019

It is no secret that teachers also need better ways to evaluate student learning, including qualitative assessment methods. They are also excellent assessment tools for implementing a personalized learning approach since students are encouraged to use their talents to create original content. Promoting reflection on learning.

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The Guide to Accessible Learning for Associations

Speaker: Dan Streeter, Vice President of Learning Strategy & Development at Blue Sky eLearn

You’re committed to ensuring the online education your association supplies is accessible to all your members and employees. Learning Objectives: By attending this webinar, you'll be able to: Apply the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (proposed WCAG 2.2) Acquire a set of eLearning accessibility evaluation tools.

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Special Education (SPED) and Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2020

In a previous post , I shared some ideas as well as strategies that districts could embrace to establish a realistic remote learning plan taking into consideration both digital and non-digital pathways. You can access it HERE. Guidelines are one thing, but seeing what it looks like in the field is another. 34 CFR §§ 104.4,

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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is based on a scientific understanding of how people learn. The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Self-Regulation.

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7 Essential Leadership Guidelines for Using Generative AI in Schools

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 7, 2024

In 2024, though, schools have started creating policies and guidelines for using generative AI with K-12 students. Administrators need to understand how it works and how it can benefit learning. For teachers, they need to be involved in the process of selecting any AI tools to use in the classroom as well as developing the guidelines.

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Exploring generative AI products: Essential recommendations for schools on privacy and accessibility

eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

GenAI offers the promise of enhancing personalized learning, streamlining administrative tasks, and providing innovative educational resources. This rapid adoption brings significant risks, particularly regarding data privacy and accessibility. However, it also poses challenges related to data privacy and accessibility.

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Universal Design for Learning: What is it? Why use?

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today, we offer one more: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences that can accommodate individual learning differences. It is based on the idea that no one-size-fits-all.

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New Cohort Opportunity for Designing Powerful Learning Experiences

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In September, Digital Promise launched a series of events to support educators with continuing and growing maker learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners through distance learning and beyond. We gained insight from educators on the barriers that exist to continue making in new contexts like distance and hybrid learning.

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How to create accessible e-learning design

Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

In a recent post I touched upon the subject of designing for accessibility in e-learning. The things is, there are millions of people out there who are living with some sort of disability, and they all should be able to access online learning content the same as everyone else. How to create accessible e-learning design.

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How to Compress PDFs for Efficient Classroom Resource Sharing

EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Effective file management is pivotal for educators and pupils in digital learning environments. This characteristic is essential in educational settings, where maintaining consistency in presentation is crucial for effective learning and communication.

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How to Change the Dynamics of Peer-to-peer Learning with Tract

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2022

As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. I’m a fan of peer-to-peer learning and I could tell right away that Tract did it well.

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8 Key Focus Areas for Developing a Re-Entry Plan

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Hard lessons have been learned as countries have shut down their economies. Both the lessons learned and tolls from the pandemic serve as reminders that we need to be thinking critically about what schools will need to focus on as they re-open in the near future. The chances of many things going back to the way they were are slim.

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3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources.

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Peer Feedback: Making It Meaningful

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

As a learning community, all members should play a role in providing thoughtful and substantive feedback. Peer feedback is most effective when it is focused, and students have clear guidelines for giving feedback. Below are three strategies designed to make peer feedback meaningful. Assignment Checklist.

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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

Edsurge

JULY 19, 2024

His ambitions to learn were thwarted because his teacher had assigned handouts and a three-week-long lesson plan that relied on a website that wasn’t easy for him to navigate. They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles.

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Cybersecurity measures educators can take for e-learning environments

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

E-learning technology is transforming how students learn, and these new opportunities bring plenty of benefits to the traditional classroom. Begin by discussing the types of cyber criminals who may try to find their way into your e-learning classroom. Unknown devices accessing the school’s network.

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Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. However, in relation to education, the biggest driver of interest is the emergence of possible virtual learning opportunities delivered through the metaverse. . Learning Solutions For the Future.

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Digital Promise Launches New Learning Community of End Users of Learning and Employment Records

Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2022

Learning and Employment Records (LERs)—also referred to as digital wallets or verifiable credentials wallets—offer learners and workers the tools to communicate the totality of their skills and abilities to employers. Our goal is to understand what is needed for people to access and use LERs effectively.

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How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility In Remote Courses

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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Creating a safe environment for online learning

Neo LMS

MAY 25, 2021

Teachers in all fields saw their lives turned upside down with the arrival of COVID-19, with most having to resort to remote learning. When setting up passwords for online access, students must use a complicated password that includes letters, numbers, and special characters. These passwords should be updated every few months.

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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The learning theories and frameworks below help us reflect on the way student learning is impacted by technology so that our curriculum and use of technology in the classroom helps students thrive. Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. What is RAT? The TPACK Framework.

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Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in motivation and deep learning

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key points: It is critical to monitor AI systems for bias and impact on student groups AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI and bias, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront.

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BYOD Begins With Trust and Respect

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

My first ever post on the topic just provided a small glimpse at the possibilities inherent when students are empowered to use the technology that they already posses to enhance their learning experience. This information was then passed on to Ron and each student that filled out the form was granted access.

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Ensuring Access and Opportunity; Supporting At Home Connectivity

Tom Murray

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. Whether it’s continuing education, applying for a job, or access to the world’s information, the ability to connect is vital for economic opportunity.

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Building ethical AI usage in K-12 education

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As a digital learning team, we were assigned the responsibility of exploring the full spectrum of AI in education. Districts must develop guidelines that balance innovation with responsibility (Holter, Rummel & Skadsem, 2024). On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use.

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Overcoming 3 challenges of introducing blended learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Introducing blended learning experiences in core subjects presents many opportunities over traditional print-heavy classrooms. But introducing blended learning in the classroom is not the easiest thing to do. Overcoming 3 challenges of introducing blended learning in the classroom. Let’s explore each of these challenges.

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Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

AI encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. Enhancing accessibility AI tools can make learning more inclusive. Educators can explore how AI can create a more equitable learning environment. Misconceptions about AI in education 1. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1.

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5 Edtech tools to try out this year

Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Each year I like to explore different digital tools in my classroom to see what kind of an impact they will make on students and learning. How can it help students to learn in more personalized or authentic ways? Read more: 9 Characteristics of authentic learning. Read more: Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?

EdTech

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How to Introduce Tech to Kids as a Parent

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2023

Introducing technology to your children can be a positive experience that can help them learn and develop valuable skills. Technology has become a huge part of day-to-day life, and it’s important for kids to learn how to use it safely and effectively. But, if you’re not a techy parent, it can also be a challenge.

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Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It covers essential topics including AI fundamentals, data privacy considerations, ethical use guidelines, and ideas for how to incorporate AI into educators’ daily work. “Our first priority is to equip educators with resources to use OpenAI’s tools thoughtfully and set the classroom standard for responsible use. .”

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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks to Elevate Instruction

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

The learning theories and frameworks below provide useful tips on how to design online instruction and plan digital lessons to help students thrive. Rather than subscribing to one theory, I find that learning about each offers me great insight into what motivates and engages online and digital learners. Further Reading and Exploration.

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Applying Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms

Neo LMS

JULY 14, 2020

As schools were compelled to implement distance learning during this year’s pandemic, it became clear that emergency remote learning widened many gaps that already existed within the walls of brick and mortar schools. Read more: How to apply the Universal Design for Learning in the classroom.

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AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

So how much work would it take to come up with guidelines to help educators manage the challenges of using generative AI tools for their work? If we don't get in front of this now with a nimble, flexible, guideline policy or strategy as a collective whole, it's gonna continue to change.” In Michigan, it was a team effort.

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How to Raise a Computer-Savvy Generation

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 11, 2022

Here is a guideline to follow; Teach Children How To Code. Parents interested in raising a computer-savvy generation can, therefore, start by encouraging their children to learn how to code. Children who learn how to code at an early age have high chances of succeeding in life. Set Rules To Keep Them Under Control.

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Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Waterford

AUGUST 6, 2021

As a teacher, one of the best ways to help students is by reducing barriers to learning. One approach that can help you achieve this is the Universal Design for Learning. Read on to discover what the Universal Design for Learning is all about and how it can reduce educational barriers for students.

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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This framework focuses on turning students from consumers to content creators through game-based learning and computational thinking (CT) skills while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Scratch is a free coding learning platform with a simple interface available in more than 70 languages.

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How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . As education transitions into the digital space, private student data is now being collected in student information systems, learning management systems and other educational applications. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

Student Data Privacy

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Building Community in Virtual High Schools

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

You can learn on your own schedule, but what if you have connectivity issues? You have more independence in your learning, but what if the teacher isn’t inspirational? Incorporating elements of gaming into the learning experience. Ensure all students have equal access to the technology needed for full participation.

Social Media

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4 Great examples of edtech that eases parent-teacher communication

Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

Teachers and parents joined forces to ensure learning occurred in normal parameters under extraordinary conditions. Read more: Best practices for supporting parents with remote learning. Teachers and parents can communicate in real-time within privacy guidelines.

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ISTE Certification 02

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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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship Guidelines E-rate Internet Safety

Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Action and Expression

What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

Trending Sources

Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Representation

7 digital portfolio guidelines for outstanding learning performance

The Guide to Accessible Learning for Associations

Special Education (SPED) and Remote Learning

Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

7 Essential Leadership Guidelines for Using Generative AI in Schools

Exploring generative AI products: Essential recommendations for schools on privacy and accessibility

Universal Design for Learning: What is it? Why use?

New Cohort Opportunity for Designing Powerful Learning Experiences

How to create accessible e-learning design

How to Compress PDFs for Efficient Classroom Resource Sharing

How to Change the Dynamics of Peer-to-peer Learning with Tract

8 Key Focus Areas for Developing a Re-Entry Plan

3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

Peer Feedback: Making It Meaningful

Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

Cybersecurity measures educators can take for e-learning environments

Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

Digital Promise Launches New Learning Community of End Users of Learning and Employment Records

How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility In Remote Courses

Creating a safe environment for online learning

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks For Future Ready Classrooms

Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in motivation and deep learning

BYOD Begins With Trust and Respect

Ensuring Access and Opportunity; Supporting At Home Connectivity

Building ethical AI usage in K-12 education

Overcoming 3 challenges of introducing blended learning in the classroom

Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

5 Edtech tools to try out this year

How to Introduce Tech to Kids as a Parent

Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks to Elevate Instruction

Applying Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms

AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’

How to Raise a Computer-Savvy Generation

Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

Building Community in Virtual High Schools

4 Great examples of edtech that eases parent-teacher communication

ISTE Certification 02

Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

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