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). Engagement.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

Universal Design for Learning® (UDL). Universal Design for Learning® (UDL) developed by David Rose and Ann Meyers is a registered trademark of the Center for Assistive Special Technology (CAST). UDL was designed to reduce the barriers to the curriculum and maximize learning. Design Thinking and UDL Planning Tool.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

I teamed up with Dr. Katie Novak to write a follow-up to our book UDL and Blended Learning. In our second book, UDL and Blended Learning 2: Shifting to Sustainable Student-led Workflows (coming out in spring 2022), we tackle 10 unsustainable teacher-led workflows. Want to learn more about blended learning and UDL?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 11, 2018

Throw out Learning Styles and Replace it with UDL. So the focus in the classroom is really developing great independent learning skills, based upon who they are, using the UDL lens of Access , Engage , and Express. Just like people like to listen to books in a car. Where do we start understanding UDL. Enhanced Transcript.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In our book UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I encourage teachers to work toward firm, often standards-aligned, goals. You can learn more about universally designing blended learning to give students more agency in my book UDL and Blended Learning or by taking my online, self-paced courses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

Karen Janowski and her coauthors have written a book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year. Listen to Karen Janowski Talk About 365 Inclusive Edtech Ideas in Her Book. UDL Principles to Reach Every Child. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. In this post, I want to explore the third, and final, UDL principle of action and expression. I highlighted some of the affordances available online that can help students to manipulate digital information to make it more accessible.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2018

Many educators know it as the building blocks behind Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. Developed by CAST , UDL is comprised of three guiding principles that seek to increase engagement and accessibility: Providing learners with multiple means of engagement; representation; and action and expression. It’s just an ed thing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Resources Mentioned in the Show Google Jamboard UDL Strategies Dr. Matthew Rhoads – Bio as Submitted Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D. Whether they do or don’t, to get the most out of listening you can use this Podcast PD Template Hyperdoc. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF.

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Tom Murray

MAY 14, 2017

Both groups also look forward to some needed downtime and finally the opportunity to relax with a good book. To prepare for the upcoming summer, I wanted to share eight books that I’ve recently reviewed or read for my own personal growth. Recommended for School Leaders: Book: Start. Book: BrandED. Check them out!

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

You can learn more about universally designing blended learning to give students more agency in my book UDL and Blended Learning or by taking my online, self-paced courses.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 8, 2021

When working with Dr. Katie Novak on UDL and Blended Learning , we provided an example of transforming an Engage NY/Eureka elementary math lesson into a choose your learning path adventure. Dr. Katie Novak and I have just finished a self-paced online course for anyone who wants to continue their UDL and blended learning journey!

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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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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

MAY 18, 2021

I host a podcast called The Balance and wrote a book titled Balance with Blended Learning because I see teachers struggling with balance in every coaching and training session I facilitate. As Katie Novak and I write in UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes (coming out May 29!),

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

You can learn more about universally designing blended learning to give students more agency in my book UDL and Blended Learning or by taking my online, self-paced courses. Looking for additional resources?

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 3, 2011

CAST is a Massachusetts-based organization promoting UDL, or Universal Design for Learning. I first saw their Book Builder presented at a conference a few years ago, and must say it has improved greatly in selection and ease of use. auditory comprehension UDL'

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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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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

When it comes to connecting with your colleagues, I’ve seen teams of teachers commit to a book study as a way to connect and learn. From a UDL perspective, student agency also creates opportunities for diverse groups of learners to decide how they want to learn, engage with information, or demonstrate their learning. #8

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Enrollment includes all required materials–no extra charges for books or subscriptions–as well as templates that can be immediately applied to your teaching. They have a huge catalog of K-12 education training classes that are offered online, on open schedules, and at affordable rates. Elementary Math. Writing Prompts.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

They may conduct online research, talk to colleagues, join a Twitter chat, connect with experts on social media, and/or commit to a book study. Check out my newest book UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes ! The goal is to learn as much as they can! Explain: Time to Share Your Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Booklist Assignment is designed to help students select a book they’ll enjoy. It asks them to list 4-5 books they would like to read using various resources such as Goodreads book lists, Scholastic lists, local libraries, classroom libraries, or online book sources, like Epic Books or Lexia.

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The Principal of Change

JANUARY 5, 2020

I am excited to announce that Katie Novak and I will be starting an Instagram book study on January 22, 2020, on my co-authored book, “ Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator’s Mindset.” The book study will begin on January 22, 2020, and finish on February 12, 2020.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

In our book, The Shift to Student-led , Dr. Katie Novak and I demonstrate how teachers can use Universal Design and blended learning to create the time and space needed to give students opportunities to work with their formative assessment data in class. To learn more about this shift, check out our new book, The Shift to Student-led.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2016

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. UDL Book Builder. UDL Curriculum Toolkit. UDL Guidelines. UDL Studio.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I usually point people in the direction of the collaborative SLP Apps List (top of my blog), but from now on I am also going to be recommending Joan Green''s The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education as a great resource book for those starting out with iPads (or other technology) for clinical use.

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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!

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Brad is a publisher of education and children's books as well as leads the strategic vision of the organization. He is a co-author of two upcoming books, The AI Classroom, and The Discipline Code. And I think that's why the three of us got together and wrote this book because the potential of this new technology is absolutely amazing.

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MiddleWeb

JUNE 28, 2018

Offering 365 ways to teach and challenge all learners, Paula Kluth's Universal Design Daily provides many fresh and tried and true ideas for incorporating UDL into the classroom, says special education teacher Stacy Thorpe. A great resource to share with coworkers.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

In our book, The Shift to Student-led , Dr. Katie Novak and I demonstrate how teachers can use Universal Design and blended learning to create the time and space to pull feedback into the classroom so teachers are not taking that student work home to give feedback on their evenings and weekends.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

To learn more about this shift, check out our new book, The Shift to Student-led. Complete this form if you want a discounted bulk order of 10 or more books.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 14, 2016

In their book, Make Learning Personal, they talk about how you enlist the support of learners beneath their own process of learning. I highly recommend Make Learning Personal, it is an excellent book for your summer reading. Great book and two amazing ladies. The relationship is first.

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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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The Principal of Change

AUGUST 15, 2019

It is with great pleasure that I share “ Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator’s Mindset ” my co-authored book with Katie Novak , is now available. and CAST’s co-founder, he articulates our hopes beautifully for what this book sets out to accomplish.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Each student has a unique way of processing information, and research shows that multi-sensory learning helps improve memory retention and overall understanding of the subject matter. Five ways that schools, educators, and communities can support neurodiverse students in the classroom: 1.

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