Waterford

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Universal Design for Learning (also known by its abbreviation UDL and occasionally just “universal learning”) is an educational framework designed by CAST, an educational research organization located in Boston. At the core of the UDL framework is providing students with the individualized support they need to succeed.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Utilizing the AiiCE tenets , which recommend taking approaches that are responsive to student identities (Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education, 2023) we will suggest steps towards inclusive education pedagogy with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and generative AI thought partners. UDL and the learning brain.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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). One of the main ideas behind UDL is to create spaces that are accessible to everyonestudents and teachers alike.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

reading an article, watching a video, listening to a podcast) Conducing online research Engaging in online discussions Practicing and applying Collaborating with classmates around shared tasks Reflecting and engaging in metacognitive skill building Completing a complex task (e.g., Consuming new information (e.g.,

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MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To teach students to handle all the inflow, two experts share UDL strategies that build executive function and self-regulation. The post UDL Strategies to Help Lighten Memory Overload first appeared on MiddleWeb. With so many daily classes, the working memories of adolescents get overloaded.

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MiddleWeb

MAY 7, 2024

Teachers Samantha Layne and Susanne Croasdaile introduce a new UDL-friendly tool to promote higher thinking, using a model-building strategy. The post Try This UDL Higher Order Thinking Strategy first appeared on MiddleWeb. TPRY helps students break down visual content, analyze it, and even build their own visual texts.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 4, 2024

Learn how UDL strategies help. The post A UDL Strategy to Help Students Communicate first appeared on MiddleWeb. The negative tone and unkind remarks adolescents use with one another make it tough to develop a classroom sense of community.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

Christopher Bugaj Assistive Technology Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools One way for educators to meet the needs of students is to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into their instructional practices. In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences. But the menu is not infinite.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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. But making this happen can be challenging when we consider the variety of students we teach.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

For EALA, this is a clear signal that we, as an education community, must commit to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for the benefit of all learners. A vocal proponent of UDL, Meeks reflects on her approach to student engagement: “How do I create a content lesson so that it is engaging for all learners? [W]hen

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Hapara

MAY 13, 2022

Finally, does it meet Universal Design for Learning (UDL) criteria for accessibility? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework developed by CAST, a founding partner of the Understood nonprofit. UDL guides the design of learning experiences to proactively meet the needs of all learners.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2016

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Working under the motto, “Until learning has no limits,” and co-founded by Lecturer David Rose , CAST developed the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which drives much of today’s theory around the different ways students learn.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your academic setting. Read the other articles here and here. Design for diverse learners: We designed Level Up Los Angeles, focusing on UDL principles.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Fostering engagement — knowing your students, knowing how to make the material sing to them — is where the art of teaching is on full display, says author Katie Novak in UDL Now! , Among the many action points in UDL Now!

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MiddleWeb

MAY 29, 2024

NBCT Elizabeth Stein shares ways to use restorative practices and UDL. When teachers create a welcoming, safe, inclusive learning environment with their students, the chances increase that students will have a sense of belonging and "calm increase," freeing them to learn.

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Hapara

JANUARY 10, 2024

UDL: The foundation of personalized learning Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the backbone of personalized learning, advocating for multiple means of representation to accommodate the diverse ways learners perceive and comprehend information. This approach is essential for inclusivity, recognizing that learners’ needs vary.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is one that many SLPs and teachers don''t yet know about (or think they don''t, when they really do), and it is critically useful for helping us take on a consultative role that maximizes our students'' learning. consultation UDL'

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2019

[ Editor’s Note: This article was first published on the TCEA TechNotes blog.]. We should always be thinking about including universal design for learning (UDL) in all that we do. Related: So you think you understand UDL? As educators, there are many things we can do to make our Google Docs more accessible to our students.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In this article, I will explore five strategies to utilize co-teachers in a station rotation model to enhance the co-teaching experience and ensure that all students, including those with IEPs, receive the support they need. Data Analysis and Interpretation: A third group may be working on analyzing data from previous experiments.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. This begs the question: Why don’t we trust our students?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In a journal article titled “Psychological Safety and Learning Behavior in Work Teams,” Edomondson (1999) says a climate of psychological safety is “characterized by interpersonal trust and mutual respect in which people are comfortable being themselves.” What characterizes a psychologically safe space?

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 20, 2015

PowerUp WHAT WORKS ( www.powerupwhatworks.org ) provides customizable materials, lesson plans, instructional strategies, videos and more to enhance learning for students with diverse needs, and to personalize learning with technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Take a look. -. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

All learning activities are Common Core and Universal Design for Learning (UDL); any teacher in the US or abroad can experience the next ed-tech frontier of augmented reality in their classrooms. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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MiddleWeb

AUGUST 2, 2023

The post How UDL Can Help Us Elevate Our CoTeaching first appeared on MiddleWeb. The reality of teaching in a co-teacher role was sometimes a rough ride, writes author and co-teaching coach Elizabeth Stein.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Key points: An inclusive learning culture support high-quality SEL instruction UDL makes learning accessible for all students, leading to impactful SEL See related article: 5 to thrive: SEL resources to help students grow Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a critical component of education today, and that’s especially true in the wake of the global (..)

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Sometimes You Will Get False Citations So Always Check Them 00;15;35;03 – 00;15;49;23 Dan Fitzpatrick The first thing it gives you is the finished article. But the differentiation of instruction, the ability to use, you know, UDL in what we do and reach all learners, I think that's the game changer.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Finally, I had the great opportunity to attend the UDL Summer Institute at Harvard University in 2015. I had the opportunity to hear directly from my mentors Dr. David Rose and Dr. Thomas Hehir ; champions of UDL and inclusive education. But what is UDL and what role does it play in creating access for all students?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If you want to dig more into the research, the Edutopia article Project-Based Learning Research Review gives a fantastic insight into projects worth sharing. PBL “aligns well with the goals of preparing students for deeper learning, higher-level thinking skills, and intra/interpersonal skills.”.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 5, 2021

Evidence of the need for these 4 C’s is embedded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). I like that you read an article then take notes and talk about it to other people. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL. By adding a “C” to a lesson, we ramp up rigor and engagement. The Template. What kids say: .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Implementing culturally responsive teaching practices, incorporating UDL into the learning design process, and building accessibility into every learning experience are three critical components. Educators must practice and model these ideals for themselves if they expect students to acquire them.

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SpeechTechie

JUNE 9, 2010

Apple web browser (also available for PC) Safari 5 was released yesterday, and has a nice new feature that reduces ads and other distractions on pages that contain articles. Though images related to an article are clearly helpful to our students, having one''s brain pulled in a million different directions definitely is not.

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IT Bill

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A recent article in the EDUCAUSE Review describes how University of Memphis integrated Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles into their online course development process. Making course content accessible may at first seem a daunting task when faced with a lengthy list of rules or standards.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This article was modified and published by eSchool News. Working shoulder to shoulder with learners and educators, Joni Degner is a recognized international expert on the implementation of UDL for schools, districts and institutions of opportunity. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Texthelp. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2017

CUE #UDL #ELA protocols at @EdSurge in November: [link] #cuerockstar. our article about @MissionU got so good we decided to move the discussion to our podcast, where people faced off about the value of the model. @HigherEdSurge ’s new Higher Ed podcast with some thoughts on accelerating innovation [link]. Richard Culatta (@rec54).

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2024

. “Would You Rather” Options for Acquiring Information Below are examples of “would you rather” options designed to remove barriers and help students acquire information more effectively.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 12, 2015

Furthermore, in a recent EdSurge article, Valerie Chernek (@valeriechernek) wrote that “For students with dyslexia, the multi-modal sensory experience of seeing and hearing text read aloud may be a smart way to reconnect their minds to decode more words and comprehend information.”. sight words. View the Full Course Catalog at ettsummer.org.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 24, 2021

Input: Students don’t need to read articles or passages as a sole means of input. The article linked previously demonstrates the power of the single point rubric and the impact on student learning. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL. To keep the lessons unique, vary the input, interaction, and output.

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