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. Each member of the PLC will take what the team created or designed back to their classrooms to implement. The goal is to learn as much as they can! Explain: Time to Share Your Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Helping students review for an exam often takes the form of a study guide or review game. The teacher has to do the lion’s share of the work compiling a list of items to include on the study guide or creating questions for a game. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

In recent years, general education teachers have joined special education teachers in emphasizing the need for inclusivity in the classroom. By creating inclusive classrooms, educators aim to foster learning environments that are equitable and nurturing to every student. Use Varied Strategies to Present Content.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

She plans instruction for four separate grade levels—second through fifth—and two different subject areas—math and ELA—while also deciding which classroom technology is best suited to each day’s lesson. EdSurge: How do you bring the principles of UDL into your classroom—with or without the help of technology? How does she do it?

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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. The insinuation is that students must be monitored in a classroom or in a video conference session to do the work and learn. 3 Students are capable of self-directed learning. I disagree.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2018

In recent years, general education teachers have joined special education teachers in emphasizing the need for inclusivity in the classroom. By creating inclusive classrooms, educators aim to foster learning environments that are equitable and nurturing to every student. Use varied strategies to present content.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

A review and practice board is an alternative to a traditional study guide. Still, the best aspect of using choice boards from a teacher’s perspective is the time and space they create for us in the classroom. Review and Practice Choice Boards.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Despite a growing body of research on the power of feedback, it is easy to neglect in classrooms because teachers feel pressure to cover content. This pressure results in teachers spending large chunks of time at the front of a classroom talking instead of working alongside students. Studies in Educational Evaluation , 45 , 17-26.

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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. January 22, 2020.

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Tom Murray

MAY 14, 2017

From those in official leadership positions to those looking to create dynamic and authentic experiences for kids in their classrooms next fall, these eight books are worth the read! Recommended for Classroom Leaders: Book: Teaching Math with Google Apps: 50 G Suite Activities. Check them out! And how can you join their ranks?

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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. When teachers maintain strict control over every aspect of the classroom, students are left powerless. This power dynamic can lead to a host of issues.

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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. Our focus in this post is on Universal Design for Learning, popularly known by the acronym UDL. UD aims for inclusive access to architectural spaces for all users.

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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). This skill is necessary for taking a critical look at topics in science and social studies. As an educator for 27 years, Kim has been an innovator in and out of the classroom. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL.

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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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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Students are given about 5-10 seconds to share and “whip around” the classroom. After a while, we started using them for study guides. The Thin Slide Study Guide replaced the need for flash cards created individually by students. Benefit #3: The 4 C’s and UDL. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In this blog post, I’ll show you how to get started with Defined Learning, share some example ideas for each subject, and give you an overview of how Defined Learning can bring you to PBL excellence in your classroom. Projects have remote project versions and face-to-face classroom versions, as well as many, have versions in Spanish.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 9, 2015

Learner Choice can be facilitated through: Giving learners choice in how they want to learn content including through videos, text-based resources, podcasts, hands-on modules, or human interactions (see UDL’s multiple means of representation ). Giving learners options to use their voice in a way that works best for them. John Dewey.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Was it best for students to access material on a dashboard and, if so, should it be housed on one platform, such as Google Classroom, or spread across a few? That’s especially true for our learners who experience challenges to sustained attention when in the physical classroom. It’s a lot bigger now.

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ET Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

One of the earliest cases of remote learning is documented in the 1840s Isaac Pitman supported students learning shorthand -exchanging correspondence via texts and letters with his pupils to check their progress without even being in the classroom. But why is this pairing of e-learning and UDL so important? What is UDL?

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. And are there any common ones that pop up in many classrooms or that instructors maybe encounter more often? Del Tufo: Reading is probably the most prevalent one that I see.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Personalized Station Maps: Give each student a “map” of the classroom with their must-do stations highlighted or marked. The short answer is “no.”

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

When students apply their learning, it helps them see the connections between what they are learning in the classroom and how it relates to the world beyond. Review and Customize: Review and customize the chatbot’s suggestions to meet your classroom context and student needs.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Use cases and examples Case studies from various educational settings illustrate the practical applications of AI in enhancing accessibility. The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework provides a guiding principle for creating inclusive educational environments that cater to all students’ needs, interests, and preferences.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Leveraging creativity in the classroom helps students develop a deeper understanding and make cross-curricular connections. Trowbridge adds that while 65 percent of students cite doing and creating as the most effective methods of learning, they don’t often have such classroom opportunities.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Under these requirements, special education students should be in the same classrooms as their peers to the maximum appropriate extent. This requires some training for educators on how to create more inclusive classrooms. Here are three strategies for educators to support inclusive learning: 1.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2024

Just as our fixed-menu dining scenario highlights the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach, traditional classroom settings often mimic this model with lectures or mini-lessons where a teacher presents information in a uniform way to all students. Some students will prefer to work alone, moving at their own pace.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

I made this for our current Instagram book study but put all of the videos together as one: Each element (for, about, and with) is crucial to growth in education. In the video below , I talk about each concept in under a minute.

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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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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). Thirty years ago a professor at Harvard University released findings from a series of studies.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They offer real-time summarized transcripts for lectures, meetings, and live events, either remotely or in the classroom. Simply put: Real-time captioning is an essential accommodation, while summarized transcription serves as a valuable study tool that cannot replace captions as an accommodation.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In the fall of 2019, I returned to the classroom after being a teacher on special assignment for eight years. Every week looks the same: slide with links, FYI, weekly tasks, ELA, Math, Science or Social Studies. Links on the Weekly Planner go directly to the assignment in Google Classroom.

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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. You can also go directly to the “ Innovate Inside the Box ” website for full book study resources as well.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

They are useful for integrating various subjects and can make learning more engaging by connecting different areas of study through a common theme. The beauty of skill-based choice boards is they can often be used repeatedly throughout the year as the tasks stay relevant and are not tied to a specific lesson or unit of study.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 16, 2024

Universal Design Daily: 365 Ways to Teach, Support, & Challenge All Learners Using UDL by Paula Kluth This book has piqued my interest! Paula Kluth’s book offers a daily dose of inspiration for educators using Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Get your copy here and transform your classroom practices.

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 14, 2018

Whether it be ‘on tech’ or ‘off-tech’ these blended learning lessons can be designed to meet the needs of each classroom. The key to getting it just right is for teachers to focus on studying their students as they learn, taking time to reflect on lessons, and revising them to meet the needs of specific learning goals. Lisa Highfill.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 24, 2021

The flexibility of this EduProtocols is key to keeping things fresh in your classroom and formative assessment: In Language Arts: vocabulary, figurative language, character traits, theme, literary devices. In Social Studies: vocabulary, events, people, locations In Math: problem solving, explain your thinking, notice and wonder.

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MiddleWeb

JULY 31, 2019

6th grade teacher Amanda Xavier was skeptical when colleague Rose Reissman suggested a Mary Poppins book study, but their multimedia approach was a hit. “If If a very old fashioned nanny can bring smiles and make modern kids sit up in class and take note, I say, ‘Cheerio’!”.

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