Meeting, Student Engagement and UDL

Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency. What: Student agency is the students’ ability to make key decisions in the learning experience. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation. Below are the benefits and challenges of teaching in a whole group lesson.

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Universal Design for Learning: Meeting the needs of all students

Ditch That Textbook

MAY 18, 2018

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that aides educators in designing lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners. We want to reach ALL of our students in a way that works best for them. But how do we actually go about doing it? How can we design lessons that include options and […].

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Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

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!), these are critical skills students need to develop if they are going to become expert learners who are motivated, resourceful, strategic, and capable of advocating for themselves.

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Building an Inclusive Classroom: 3 Key Fundamentals for Equity in Modern Classroom Design

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). With these benefits in mind, lets dive into the essentials for creating a classroom where every student can thrive.

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FAQ: The Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

One of the key advantages of using a digital format is that it allows you to easily make copies of the playlist and design different versions to meet the needs of different groups of students or to adapt to different learning objectives. I recommend that teachers use a digital document or slide deck.

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Farewell, 2020: Lessons Learned

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

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.

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5 of the biggest education trends for 2025

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

For 2025, schools and districts are focused on making learning more engaging for students, creating a more positive environment for educators, and transforming school culture to meet the diverse needs of the school community.

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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences. But the menu is not infinite.

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How to use UDL-inspired technology to reengage students

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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Creating Modern Classrooms: 3 Contemporary Approaches to Classroom Design

ViewSonic Education

MAY 23, 2024

These guiding principles are reshaping our learning environments around the diverse needs of students, ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and an awareness and respect for the environment. Designing for Active Learning A key driver underpinning the importance of adaptability in classroom design is the Active Learning philosophy.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

This year, our Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) team sought new ways to engage our students in STEM and digital literacy, specifically to help meet district goals in computer science and digital citizenship. Design for diverse learners: We designed Level Up Los Angeles, focusing on UDL principles.

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

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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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Roles: Both teachers focus on tailoring their instruction to meet the specific needs of each group.

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How are E-learning Methods Intertwined with The Principles of UDL? Can It Address Accessibility Problems?

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? Lets dive in.

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Using The Station Rotation Model in Math

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It can be challenging, if not impossible, to meet all those needs with a whole group teacher-led lesson. During this practice and review time, the teacher circulates, answering questions or providing individual support as students complete practice problems. Why Should Math Teachers Use The Station Rotation Model?

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Coronavirus Has Led to a Rush of Online Teaching. Here’s Some Advice for Newly Remote Instructors

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2020

Use Polls to Keep Students Engaged There are many tools available to pose multiple-choice questions to students remotely. Or professors can just ask students to respond to a prompt in the text chat included in most video conference platforms. What can I do in the next two days to be able to meet the needs?”

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How to Maximize the 4 C’s in Your Classroom

EdTechTeam

MARCH 5, 2021

Evidence of the need for these 4 C’s is embedded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). To create truly student centered, personalized learning opportunities, teachers must design lessons with intention. By adding a “C” to a lesson, we ramp up rigor and engagement. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL.

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Designing a Standards-aligned Choice Board (with AI)

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Standards-aligned: These choice boards are designed to meet specific educational standards and learning objectives. They ensure students engage with content that aligns with the subject area and grade-level standards. Below are some of my favorite choice board designs.

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April 22 Learning Revolution Mini-Conference: Emergency Remote Teaching & Learning: Survive, Thrive, & Plan for What Comes Next

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch. 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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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

I’ve also included courses from this blog post sponsor, Advancement Courses that meet the criteria for each topic. To better relate, we have to understand where students are emotionally so that we can connect with them , get them any extra help they might need, and move them forward. Social-Emotional Learning.

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Wednesday's "Emergency Remote Teaching & Learning" Mini-Conference - New Sessions Added

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch. 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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