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Free Conference! Design and Delivery in a Blended Learning Jungle

The CoolCatTeacher

Whether you have blended, hybrid, or 100% digital instruction, join me for this free online PD conference. This conference and blog post is sponsored by Texthelp. UDL and Reading Online. Jason Carroll will tackle helping us understand how to use UDL as we help every child become a successful reader.

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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

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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Elevating Innovation: Conference Reflections and Takeaways from Educators

Digital Promise

In November 2023, Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning hosted the second annual Elevating Innovation Virtual Conference. For me, this means embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into my learning experiences and asking questions while I am designing: Is this accessible? It is truly a powerful learning experience!

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Savvy’s Interviews: Student Voice, UDL, Makerspaces & More

Teacher Reboot Camp

Savvy conducted her pre-ISTE interviews at the Badge Summit and at the famous El Mercado shops at Market Square. Below, watch the live video interviews. Baby Savvy was excited to catch up with two of our favorite educators. Baby Savvy spoke to Rodney Turner (@TechyTurner) about student voice and pivot tables.

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Farewell, 2020: Lessons Learned

Catlin Tucker

Starting each class with a two-word check-in like Brené Brown uses with her team, incorporating fun activities, like online icebreakers and scavenger hunts, and making time to conference with individual students can all help to build community and relationships with students, even if that work happens online. ” I hear this a lot.

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CAST UDL Book Builder

SpeechTechie

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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Promoting Literacy: Cultivate a Reading Culture

Catlin Tucker

You can use this time to conference about their reading level, the grade level goal, and book choice. The longer they are silently involved in reading, the better chance of getting immersed in a book. While students are reading, this gives you the chance to facilitate check-ins with each student.