A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

It entails individualized education plans (IEPs), differentiated instruction, and universal design for learning (UDL) to meet diverse needs. Regular assessment, flexibility, and a culture of respect for diversity contribute to successful inclusion, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive.

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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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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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

assess success at completion. You can watch the video, rewatch, submit assignments and assessments when you’re ready. Learning is presented in a variety of modalities, such as text and audio. All classes follow an easy-to-use course design: establish goals–what students will learn by the end of the class.

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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. Strategy-specific boards present learners with a variety of strategies to select from and can be used repeatedly. Designing Choice Boards.

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

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Teachers will want to use pre-assessments, diagnostics, and/or assess prior knowledge to identify where each student is in relation to the content at the heart of the playlist. In addition to using data to design the playlist, it is essential to build mechanisms into the playlist to collect formative assessment data.

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Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

For this to occur, online education has to follow the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) standards, addressing learning barriers while providing multiple modes of engagement. Read more: Applying Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms. 5 Digital tools for an inclusive virtual classroom. Explain Everything.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

Those days may serve as a “spark” to ignite interest in a topic; however, without structures in place to help teachers take the ideas, strategies, and models presented and implement them, that spark will fade. Evaluate: Assess the Effectiveness. I’ve worked with high-functioning PLCs and those that flounder.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

While coaching teachers this month, several expressed a desire to include review and practice activities in their station rotation lessons to help students prepare for end-of-the-semester assessments. Reviewing information presented in a unit or over the course of a semester is more meaningful if students are actively engaged in the process.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. Use Varied Strategies to Present Content.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. Use varied strategies to present content.

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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?

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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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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? Then they can provide students with time in class to work on their own, with a partner, or as part of a group to engage in this self-assessment. What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The playlist model presents students with a sequence of learning activities that they self-pace through. 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. From Whole Group to The Playlist Model.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

But now that so many students are taking courses remotely, in improvised environments that may not be especially conducive to learning, it may take some extra effort to redesign instruction, assignments and assessments to address everyone’s needs. And most of them have been willing to compromise and think about other ways to do assessment.

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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. Students need a genuine audience for their products which is why product presentations are so powerful. Each project will have P erformance Tasks.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In explicit teaching, independent practice is important as it helps reinforce the learning and assesses students’ grasp of the material without direct teacher guidance. to generate a 5-25 question multiple-choice pre-assessment. For teachers, AI can create custom lesson plans, visual aids, or assessment tools. to generate.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Another major hurdle that the pandemic has presented relates to accessibility and understanding how remote learning works—or doesn’t work—for many of our most vulnerable students, particularly those with learning differences. Empathy might just be your best formative assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). If we look at a standard day in any classroom, the activities and assessments are all channelled through writing. They then may move on to reading a poem and answering questions.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

The instruction is differentiated based on pre-assessment or diagnostic data. Teacher 2 supports this group by facilitating discussions, helping students connect the article’s content with their prior knowledge, and prompting deeper analysis of the data sets presented in the article.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2024

Here, you’re presented not just with a menu but a series of choices that cater to your preferences. The pace at which the information is presented can also make it challenging for students to stay engaged. They become more adept at assessing their own needs and understanding what works for them as learners.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2024

Teachers who do not collect pre-assessment data or gauge students’ prior knowledge before introducing new concepts and skills risk presenting information that students cannot effectively connect to what they already know.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Focusing further on writing assessment, Degner emphasized the importance of having rubrics for different types of writing, and having the rubrics related to district writing benchmarks. About the Presenters. Informing the Instruction of Writing. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Texthelp. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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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.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Future of Assessment & Accountability. Beyond Rubrics: Embedded Assessment in Making. Playful Assessment: Don’t Stop the Fun. UDL: Designing for Learner Variability. Related sessions: Belonging, Culture, & School: Student Perspectives. Culturally Responsive Educators. Race, Social Media & the Role of Schools.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These mini-lessons consume more time than intended because a few students struggle to understand the concept or process being presented and need further instruction or explanation. First, the mini-lessons are typically slated for 15-20 minutes, yet it is not uncommon for them to balloon into 30+ minute instructional sessions.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Project or Performance-based: These choice boards present students with a range of projects or performance tasks to choose from, allowing them to explore and engage deeply with a subject or demonstrate their learning. They can encourage exploration, research, and application of knowledge in real-world contexts.

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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. Material may be presented visually (text / images), or through auditory (voice messages / podcasts) means, or both (captioned video).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

According to a new report, incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in online courses not only benefits students with disabilities, but can have significant benefits for all students, ultimately increasing retention and improving learning outcomes. New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online.

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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.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 24, 2023

When math is presented only as words and numbers on a page, ELs can miss out on crucial opportunities to understand the meaning behind the math. Karon is also an administrator for RCOE and specializes in TK-12 curriculum, instruction, and formative assessment with an emphasis on mathematics, equity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

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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.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. At the same time there must be formative assessment and proper guidance that promotes needed success and growth. Cast Science Writer – This amazing UDL tool from the people at CAST scaffolds the process of supporting students in writing lab and class reports.

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Fractus Learning

JUNE 22, 2015

This is the perfect time to utilize formative assessment tools to gauge student understanding and help make decisions about tomorrow’s instruction. I had my students use Movenote to create presentations on “ 3 Things You Should Know From Class Today ”. If you are not familiar with this tool, it is an interactive presentation tool.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2012

this will also allow you to correspond with the presenters and other members, and to comment on sessions and discussions). The conference theme is the use of social media and Web 2.0 in teaching and learning, and the URL for attending is [link].

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