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Building an Inclusive Classroom: 3 Key Fundamentals for Equity in Modern Classroom Design​

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Creating an inclusive classroom isn’t just a nice-to-haveit’s a must for any modern school. By weaving equity into the fabric of classroom design, we can create spaces where every student not only belongs but excels. Read on to discover how to transform your classroom into an inclusive haven for learning!

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Creating Modern Classrooms: 3 Contemporary Approaches to Classroom Design

ViewSonic Education

Imagine a classroom that responds to the needs of the 21st-century student; that’s the promise of modern classroom design. Here, technology propels discovery, and furniture is more than just functional—it morphs into a portal to boundless learning opportunities. It’s simple. What does this look like in practice?

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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

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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.

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Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students

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Common misconceptions and a lack of awareness about neurodiversity can significantly hinder neurodiverse children in the classroom. Five ways that schools, educators, and communities can support neurodiverse students in the classroom: 1. Embracing neurodiversity in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, and acceptance.

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AT and UDL: Acronyms for Equity

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When I first began my job as an Assistive Technology Coordinator in my district back in 2008, the lines between educational tech and assistive tech were pretty crisp. I worked exclusively with students in special education classrooms who needed a way to access the curriculum or a way to communicate effectively in the classroom.

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Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

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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. I tried numerous different solutions.

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

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In my first-grade classroom, a third of my students were learning English as a second language. As a public school teacher, I had to constantly evaluate how my teaching practices and materials could better include and empower the vast diversity in my classroom. Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies?