The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

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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. Check out my self-paced online course. Need support getting started with blended learning or online learning?

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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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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. 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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Neo LMS

JULY 14, 2020

This, after all, is the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework that aids curriculum designers and educators in ensuring that all learners receive the accommodations that are needed to help them excel in school. UDL was an offshoot of a movement that promoted universal design in architecture and product development.

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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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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. Listen to the conversation below, or read a partial transcript, lightly edited for clarity.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

But how does the concept of Universal Design Learning (UDL) fit into all this? Why is it so important now, and how can e-learning fulfill its requirements within the UDL framework? What are the fundamentals of UDL and why is it important? First, let’s define UDL in its simplest terms. How can we shape them to fit UDL?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

All classes follow an easy-to-use course design: establish goals–what students will learn by the end of the class. Search the course catalogue by 1) credit type (Quick Classes, PD, or grad school credit), 2) content, 3) Academic partner (the college or University you are sending credits to), or 4) grade level. Elementary Math.

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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

MAY 18, 2021

As Katie Novak and I write in UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes (coming out May 29!), That means they need to be able to flex their metacognitive muscles by setting goals, tracking and monitoring their progress, reflecting on their learning, and assessing their own work.

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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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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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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

UDL and Opportunity Youth. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is “a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn” ( CAST ). UDL’s guiding principles are: All people learn differently; The emotion behind learning is as important as the learning; and.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

In my Art of Blended Learning Online Course this week, we continued our work on the playlist model. Are you looking to supercharge your approach to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with a blend of online and offline learning? I began our synchronous session by addressing frequently asked questions about this model.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

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 1 Relationships need to be our #1 priority. Life, at its core, is about relationships. 8 Projects can turn the world into our curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

I have a module dedicated to each in my Advancing with Blended Learning course. School leaders looking to support teachers in self-paced, online learning focused on blended learning models can request a quote for bulk licenses of my course to provide teachers with flexible learning opportunities this spring and summer!

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SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Not every consultation between an SLP and a student’s teachers is about technology, of course, but on some level, every consultation is about Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Check out Chris Bugaj’s terrific video UDL Explained and please give him a vote over at the People’s Choice Awards for UDL ! UDL videos'

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ET Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Universal Design Learning (UDL) is a way of teaching that fits with e-learning to gain new perspectives and engage in group problem-solving. But why is this pairing of e-learning and UDL so important? What is UDL? What does UDL through e-learning look like? The impact of this approach, grounded in UDL, is significant.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2015

In this week’s news: 10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students. 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.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Reviewing information presented in a unit or over the course of a semester is more meaningful if students are actively engaged in the process. As students work to complete learning activities from the board, pull individual or small groups of students for personalized instruction, support, modeling, etc.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

And we have to really get smart with this now, because unfortunately, I think you're right, Vicki, students will just hand bits of work in that they've gotten a AI to do, and course they will. Of course it was. I mean, if I was a student, I'd probably do exactly the same. It was people's sharing in other people's work.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

Dear Bonni, I'll be teaching a course on the history of Ireland later this year. Corinne Gressang, assistant professor of history at Erskine College, had similar concerns about assessing student work in her history course. She tweeted : “In my course on The Holocaust, I gave my students choice between a final project and a final exam.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

We talked about the differences between accessibility and usability, legal considerations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the concept of UDL (universal design for learning). Part of this process is considering the platform in which the course will be designed.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Check out my online, self-paced courses– Getting Started with Blended Learning and Advancing with Blended Learning. Want to learn more about blended learning and the station rotation model?

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WJU EdTech

MARCH 10, 2015

The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) is a leading proponent of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). “Universal design for learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. I recently stumbled upon UDL on Campus.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 14, 2023

Together with his team, Sam has developed the award-winning online learning program Next Generation Teacher , the first UDL-TPACK integrated model, and the Next Gen Teacher Competencies—a personalized learning framework for educators.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2020

Tom Tobin is the first person who taught me about this, but it's a UDL principle, and that's “plus one.” Don't think you're going to transform your entire course to the greatest online course that's ever existed. So if you're interested in misinformation, Mike has a wonderful three-hour course. Do a plus one.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

You can learn more about blended learning and the playlist model one of Catlin Tucker’s online, self-paced courses– Getting Started with Blended Learning and Advancing with Blended Learning. She is eager to collaborate with other professionals to continue on a path of growth and improvement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It has often been said that projects should be the learning — like all of the courses of a meal — when in reality, many projects are done at the end of learning as the “dessert” or conclusion of something. I think it helps students know that their reflections will be kept private so they can authentically reflect.

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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). He explains his specific learning needs and calls on all educators to see life from his and millions of other students’ perspective. Therefore I was constantly fighting an uphill battle.

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Learning With Lucie

AUGUST 1, 2019

Are you looking for a UVM course that counts towards your educational technology specialists endorsement? I'm teaching the following two online courses this Fall.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Related: So you think you understand UDL? Of course, learning experiences don’t start and stop with a student’s interaction with content.

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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. Of course it is. We can find opportunities for learning in any situation if we are willing to look for them.

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IT Bill

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Making course content accessible may at first seem a daunting task when faced with a lengthy list of rules or standards. 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. Albert Bowden II on Flickr.

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