Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

This workbook will expand your definition of online curriculum; highlight student and teacher needs and views of implementations; and provide opportunities to help you identify your goals. In this blog post we provide an in-depth analysis of UDL and why more teachers are considering this option for their classroom.

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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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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

She had her students draw images depicting their vocabulary words on one side of index cards and write the word with its definition on the other side. While working with a history teacher this week, she shared how she adapted this game for a review activity in her classroom. I thought it was a brilliant idea!

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

For a Thin Slide, students are provided a word and each student completes a slide with the word, a definition, and a picture. Benefit #3: The 4 C’s and UDL. The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are also evident. We definitely went slowly at first. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

As we often do at #DLNchat , we started with a definition of terms. 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). As Albat pointed out, “Just the LMS can be a challenge in itself.

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to provide alternative means for demonstrating learning, The CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) action and expression guidelines may help you think through how to provide choices to these students. Before answering that question, first consider whether what you want to measure is truly creativity.

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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 activity definitely highlights the glows and areas for growth in lesson design. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL. By adding a “C” to a lesson, we ramp up rigor and engagement. Click here to get your free ticket!

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

What's the definition of social emotional learning? But the differentiation of instruction, the ability to use, you know, UDL in what we do and reach all learners, I think that's the game changer. So when you're thinking about that, it's always important. And also, when you get something that's outputted, you have to prove it.

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While there is currently no definitive legal requirement for live captioning accuracy rates, the industry standard for closed captioning on recorded content is 99 percent, providing some context as to where live accuracy rates should be.

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SpeechTechie

JUNE 9, 2010

Though images related to an article are clearly helpful to our students, having one''s brain pulled in a million different directions definitely is not. audio cognitive impairment emotions language arts news operating systems reading comprehension syntax UDL'

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 16, 2024

AI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Priten Shah I am definitely intrigued by this one, and I hope it offers some practical insight. Universal Design Daily: 365 Ways to Teach, Support, & Challenge All Learners Using UDL by Paula Kluth This book has piqued my interest!

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 14, 2022

Open education definitions: SPARC and Lumen. Open access definitions: SPARC and OSI. UDL guidelines . Reuters, “Identifying And Tackling Manipulated Media” [link]. Digital Literacy in Higher Education, Part II,” [link]. ACRL Standards. Michael Caulfield, “Four Moves” [link]. Technology exercises. Open Textbook Library.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

The definition of "easy" will depend on the target age. A truly inclusive classroom goes beyond accessibility and adheres to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). For more information about digital accessibility and UDL, check out the following resources: Common Sense Media's Learning Differences & Special Needs Guide.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 10, 2015

Though definitions vary, personalized learning is generally understood as a way to tailor teaching strategies to meet students’ unique learning needs, cultural backgrounds, and interests. The school’s personalized learning model draws from Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines developed at Harvard University. “If

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The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Currently, I am teaching a course with UPenn titled “Building a Strong Foundation for Universal Design for Learning and Innovation,” which is part of a UDL certificate program taught with my friend and colleague, Dr. Katie Novak. ( You can sign up for the spring 2022 session here if you are interested! ).

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JANUARY 17, 2024

Certainly, we still lack definitive answers on those questions, nor is it possible to be definitive when discussing something as rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence. However, I'm leaning into the original Oxford Dictionary definition of refurbish as renovate and redecorate. Is it cheating to use AI?

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Fractus Learning

MAY 6, 2015

I often provide my students with a visual dictionary called Blanchan Shahi , which combines the power of text definitions with pictures from Yahoo, Flickr, and Google images. Matt shares his ideas on technology integration and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) through his blog called Learn-Lead-Grow.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Many visitors to the booth reported that the site is definitely something they have been looking for- a "Google for therapy apps." Though I didn''t want to jump into the session when suggestions were called for, as my own suggestion would have been entirely predictable, the topic made me think of Universal Design For Learning (UDL).

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 10, 2015

Though definitions vary, personalized learning is generally understood as a way to tailor teaching strategies to meet students’ unique learning needs, cultural backgrounds, and interests. The school’s personalized learning model draws from Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines developed at Harvard University. “If

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Cast Science Writer – This amazing UDL tool from the people at CAST scaffolds the process of supporting students in writing lab and class reports. Students are able to select different nodes to see the definition of that word group. This tool is geared toward middle school and high school students. a thesaurus!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

With 15 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on UDL.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. Through the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), you’ll learn how to better represent content, create a more engaging experience, and improve outcomes for all learners.

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EdTechTeam

JULY 7, 2017

I attended AVID trainings, English Language Learner workshops, UDL conferences, ….you We developed our own definition of a HyperDoc, thus providing us a solid foundation upon which to create our own HyperDocs. Choose Your Own Adventure became a well used resource. you get the picture. I had a lot of tools. I had a lot of resources.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

Topics include: Personalize Your Math Professional Development, Learn About Differentiated Instruction and UDL, Personalize Your ELA Professional Development, and more. Partner Announcements Center for Teaching Quality : Share your definitions of what #TeachingIs to honor teachers this Teacher Appreciation Week!

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User Generated Education

JULY 11, 2015

Sketchnotes are rich visual notes created from a mix of handwriting, drawings, hand-drawn typography, shapes, and visual elements like arrows, boxes, and lines (definition from Mike Rohde , The Sketchnote Handbook ). Use and Teach Learners How to Do Sketchnotes.

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