Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments. Below is a deconstructed example that highlights the considerations you will want to make when designing your standards-aligned choice board.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Strategy Assessment Examples 546

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is thought to be the solution to the above problem. There are three basic principles to UDL , and before we go on to the part about how to apply it in the classroom, these principles need to be highlighted. UDL provides multiple means of representation. This answers the WHAT of learning.

UDL 226

UDL How To Classroom Learning 226

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

assess success at completion. Here are two examples. You can watch the video, rewatch, submit assignments and assessments when you’re ready. All classes follow an easy-to-use course design: establish goals–what students will learn by the end of the class. How to get started. Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Education 448

Education Learning UDL Course 448

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? The UDL framework starts with the belief that every student is different and that’s the norm. Q: Can you give me an example?

UDL 112

UDL Differentiated Instruction Meeting Groups 112

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

For example, what pedagogical problems are they currently facing? Evaluate: Assess the Effectiveness. Check out my newest book UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes ! Engage : Develop a Question to Drive Your Inquiry Cycle. What is challenging about their teaching assignments?

Professional Learning 425

Professional Learning Blended Learning Learning UDL 425

Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2024

” I have the privilege of working with thousands of educators every year who are expanding their teaching toolboxes to include blended learning models , UDL , and student-led instructional strategies. Let’s Check Out an Example Coaching Video! I understand how challenging it can be to shift practice.

Video 221

Video Blended Learning UDL Strategy 221

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

More from Edmentum If you're looking for more personalized learning programs, check out Edmentum's full suite of K-12 evidence-based assessments and digital curriculum and see why almost a million educators in the U.S. partner with us. partner with us. 6) Webinar—Blended Learning: Which Model Works For You?

Personalized Learning 167

Personalized Learning Edmentum UDL Blended Learning 167

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

Not only will this save teachers time, but it will engage students in the valuable process of looking through their notes and materials to identify important concepts, strategies, processes, and skills they believe they will need to know to perform successfully on an assessment.

Study 487

Study Strategy Assessment Outcomes 487

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

It provides teachers with invaluable formative assessment data, allowing them to informally assess student understanding and identify misconceptions, gaps, and areas that need additional instruction and support. What are some different methods for assessing my students’ understanding of in grade?

Assessment 380

Assessment Social Media Exercises Analysis 380

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – Both Differentiated Math Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.3 The instruction is differentiated based on pre-assessment or diagnostic data.

Classroom 394

Classroom Groups Differentiated Instruction Analysis 394

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These projects are created around Understanding by Design (UbD) principles to emphasize STEM education and have tools to help students customize, evaluate, assess and create portfolios. Each project is organized around real-world examples making it relevant. When you dig in and see how easy it is (and how powerful) you will be excited!

Learning 483

Learning Company STEM Tools 483

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

For example, a teacher might design a station rotation with six stations. Differentiated Learning Needs: In a class with diverse skill levels, a teacher uses assessment data to identify critical areas where individual students need extra support. However, students will only have time to attend four of the six stations in the rotation.

Assessment 342

Assessment Data Blended Learning Strategy 342

Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

One of the key elements of the curriculum-design approach known as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is student engagement — creating opportunities for students to become engaged and stay motivated, to believe that what they’re learning is important, and to feel capable in their learning. Among the many action points in UDL Now!

UDL 120

UDL Common Core Guidelines Exercises 120

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. Architectural examples embodying UD principles include features like curb cuts benefiting various users (e.g., UD aims for inclusive access to architectural spaces for all users.

UDL 120

UDL Learning Accessibility Collaborative Learning 120

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. We’ll use an example from a science lesson for ages 11-13.

Personalized Learning 147

Personalized Learning UDL Learning Video 147

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

This time allows me to provide one-on-one instruction and support, conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on their work, or conduct side-by-side assessments. Example questions: –What does “alike” mean? Here is an example of what this mini-unit may look like in an LMS.

Blended Learning 396

Blended Learning LMS Learning Video 396

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

The concerns you have about assessing creative work seem to reflect an important (I would even say necessary) ethic you are attempting to live up to in your teaching. Corinne Gressang, assistant professor of history at Erskine College, had similar concerns about assessing student work in her history course.

UDL 188

UDL Assessment Course Guidelines 188

ET Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Universal Design Learning (UDL) is a way of teaching that fits with e-learning to gain new perspectives and engage in group problem-solving. But why is this pairing of e-learning and UDL so important? What is UDL? What does UDL through e-learning look like? The impact of this approach, grounded in UDL, is significant.

UDL 52

UDL Accessibility Learning Outcomes 52

eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

For example, text-to-speech software, speech recognition systems, and AI-integrated augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools enhance the learning experience for students with diverse needs.

Accessibility 117

Accessibility UDL Case Study Guidelines 117

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Some educators may feel overwhelmed by adding projects to their already busy curriculum, but Caldwell and Fielding offer two strategies that can greatly reduce stress and time: use rubrics for assessment and incorporate peer reviews. Students are already using creative thinking and problem-solving to succeed in classes.

Adobe 169

Adobe Advocacy UDL Digital Citizenship 169

WJU EdTech

MARCH 10, 2015

The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) is a leading proponent of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). “Universal design for learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. I am my own example. My mind wanders.

UDL 40

UDL Poll Everywhere Meeting Blended Learning 40

EdTechTeam

MARCH 24, 2021

You design an assessment to measure this standard. For example, if the 8 pARTS Grammar assignment indicated that there were groups of students struggling with adverbs and adjectives, I could use that information to create a Frayer for each part of speech. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL.

Assessment 96

Assessment How To UDL Adobe 96

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The process involves the following steps: I do (Teacher Instruction/Modeling): The teacher directly teaches the concept, providing clear examples and demonstrations. In explicit teaching, independent practice is important as it helps reinforce the learning and assesses students’ grasp of the material without direct teacher guidance.

Blended Learning 195

Blended Learning Groups Learning Assessment 195

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2024

This could involve discussing the content with classmates, relating it to real-life examples, or applying it to solve problems. “Would You Rather” Options for Meaning-Making Below are examples of “would you rather” options designed to remove barriers and help students make meaning more effectively.

Knowledge Base 195

Knowledge Base Strategy Assessment Examples 195

EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

More than just an online worksheet, Hyperdocs allow teachers to intentionally design powerful lessons reflecting UDL principles in a sequence of personalized tasks. Hyperdoc digital lesson design allow teachers the opportunity to develop, design, curate and create content and assessment that is authentic to your classroom and audience.

Handbook 100

Handbook UDL Google Examples 100

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For example, text-to-speech software, speech recognition systems, and AI-integrated augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools enhance the learning experience for students with diverse needs. I look forward to sharing this report far and wide.” “At

Resources 90

Resources UDL Pearson Accessibility 90

MindShift

JULY 21, 2020

Some educators who want to make online learning more engaging and accessible are exploring the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. The beauty of UDL is that it addresses ‘learner variability’, which is the norm in our classrooms.”. A key premise of UDL is that there is no “average learner.” Online Class Design.

UDL 64

UDL Online Learning Accessibility Guidelines 64

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Teachers can also use this time to give students feedback on a piece of work in progress or even facilitate side-by-side assessments to ensure transparency in the grading process. Can you provide an example of a math game that involves multiplication or division? What is a scaffolded version of [insert activity]?

Differentiated Instruction 195

Differentiated Instruction Blended Learning Exercises Groups 195

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. They become more adept at assessing their own needs and understanding what works for them as learners.

Video 195

Video Strategy Exercises Groups 195

The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

For example, I have been in adult sessions where you are sometimes forced to do certain icebreaker activities that the facilitator would love to be a part of, but I feel extremely uncomfortable. It helps me to modify to the learners in front of me immediately. Translate this thought into the classroom. In the U.S.

UDL 75

UDL Personalized Learning Chromebook Assessment 75

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

When teachers use differentiated instruction, they avoid the need to cover the same information repeatedly and provide multiple examples, as often happens with whole-group teaching. However, my observations reveal a different story. This can happen individually or in pairs.

Differentiated Instruction 195

Differentiated Instruction Groups Meeting Student Engagement 195

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2015

This April piece , on the difference between testing vs. assessing , was published as part of Innovation In Action, a monthly column from the International Society of Technology in Education focused on exemplary practices in education. Don’t get me wrong, I still assess learning. Next: How to change assessment practices.

Assessment 40

Assessment Wiki Trends Course 40

The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Currently, I am teaching a course with UPenn titled “Building a Strong Foundation for Universal Design for Learning and Innovation,” which is part of a UDL certificate program taught with my friend and colleague, Dr. Katie Novak. ( The last thing that I want to share through this course is regarding assessment.

Classroom 58

Classroom UDL Guidelines Course 58

The Principal of Change

JUNE 8, 2021

” I have always enjoyed her blog , and we have recently published her latest book with Katie Novak, “UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes. The example I shared was with portfolios. It was great to chat with Dr. Catlin Tucker on her podcast titled “The Balance.”

UDL 53

UDL Secondary Blended Learning Assessment 53

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JANUARY 17, 2024

Here are a few recent examples: Carnegie Learning has launched several AI tools to help students and teachers. Again, while applying AI to IEP creation is a very specific use case example, it illustrates the general need for educators to practice discernment. at least approaching it with cautious optimism.

LMS 83

LMS Robotics Tools UDL 83

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2012

Mortenson Creating a 24/7 Professional Development Model by Josh Allen Creating a Library Website to Support Information Literacy Needs by Luann Edwards Creating ePortfolios using Weebly by Valerie R.

ePortfolio 49

ePortfolio Digital Citizenship Social Media Common Core 49

Fractus Learning

MARCH 23, 2016

For example, SmartPhones are a powerful communication tool, but it can also make communication impersonal. Everyday examples of Universal Design such as ramps, curb cuts, closed-captioning, automatic doors, and fire alarms with strobe lights were designed to provide accessibility. How would it change the way we flip our classroom?

Flipped Classroom 40

Flipped Classroom UDL Accessibility Survey 40