Personalized Learning and UDL

Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

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.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning UDL Learning Assessment

Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

This is typically done by sharing documentation of learning and final reflections through social media. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL). Universal Design for Learning® (UDL) developed by David Rose and Ann Meyers is a registered trademark of the Center for Assistive Special Technology (CAST).

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UDL STEM Tools Guidelines

Throw out Learning Styles and Replace it with UDL

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 11, 2018

Throw out Learning Styles and Replace it with UDL. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Kathleen McClaskey @khmmc , founder of Making Learning Personal, about personalizing learning. Defining Personal Learning. Kathleen, how would you define personal learning? Date: January 11, 2018.

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Simplified personalized learning with AI

Hapara

JANUARY 10, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, personalized learning has emerged as a key strategy to address individual learner profiles, interests and abilities. What is personalized learning? Let’s explore how personalized learning with AI can easily create multiple means of representation.

Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning UDL Learning Video

A Back-to-School, Personalized Learning Toolkit

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Today, I’m amazed at the impact technology can have on the learning process—especially when it enables teachers to personalize learning. And I never tire of hearing stories from educators who are successfully implementing personalized approaches to provide their students a truly unique learning experience.

Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning Edmentum UDL Blended Learning

Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Waterford

AUGUST 6, 2021

Then, discover a few practical ways that you can use Universal Design for Learning guidelines in your classroom—along with some examples to get you started. What is the Universal Design for Learning? Its goal is to help educators develop a learning environment that reduces student barriers and motivates them to succeed.[1].

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UDL Guidelines Learning Education

4 Steps to Implement Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2017

By Amanda Murphy UDL provides multiple paths to student success.

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UDL Classroom Learning Personalized Learning

Leveraging collaborative e-learning to support UDL

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

From podcasts, YouTube captions, personalized learning dashboards, and social annotation, teachers now have a variety of e-learning methods at their disposal. But how does the concept of Universal Design Learning (UDL) fit into all this? What are the fundamentals of UDL and why is it important?

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UDL Learning Course Analysis

So you think you understand UDL?

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.

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UDL Differentiated Instruction Meeting Groups

How to apply the Universal Design for Learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is thought to be the solution to the above problem. Why Universal Design for Learning in the classroom matters. In a traditional classroom setting, when a student has a hard time getting the expected learning outcomes they also often take the blame for their poor results.

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UDL How To Classroom Learning

When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

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.

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UDL Assistive Technology Accessibility EdTech

New guide offers tips to use UDL for personalized learning

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2016

New guide explains benefits of UDL as a framework for creating learning-driven environments and how districts can put theory into practice. It likewise includes examples and tips from school districts that have successfully implemented a comprehensive plan to transition to student-driven learning. ”

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UDL Personalized Learning Learning Examples

When the Variability of All Learners Is Addressed

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

For EALA, this is a clear signal that we, as an education community, must commit to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for the benefit of all learners. A vocal proponent of UDL, Meeks reflects on her approach to student engagement: “How do I create a content lesson so that it is engaging for all learners? [W]hen

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UDL EdTech Student Engagement Advocacy

When Education Is Designed for All Learners

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Propping up her vigorous routine are the poles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the perfect blend of education technology, ensuring that everything keeps spinning along at the right pace and momentum. EdSurge: How do you bring the principles of UDL into your classroom—with or without the help of technology?

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5 Digital tools for making the virtual classroom more inclusive

Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

After establishing a certain routine for online teaching, a new challenge emerged: creating an inclusive learning environment for every student to thrive academically and psychologically. Read more: Applying Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms. 5 Digital tools for an inclusive virtual classroom.

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Tools Classroom Blackboard UDL

The NEO Blog is now 4!

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

We touched on a variety of topics related to e-learning for schools and universities, from personalized learning to the usefulness of various edtech tools, to cybersecurity in schools, to how to meet students’ various learning needs, and everything in between. 6 E-learning trends currently shaping up the industry.

Trends

Trends UDL EdTech Industry

Today’s Innovations are Tomorrow’s Practices: Adapting Learning to Meet Students

Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

In partnership with the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA), we hosted a roundtable with district and organizational leaders to understand how students with learning differences were supported during remote learning necessitated by the pandemic, and to imagine the future.

Adaptive Learning

Adaptive Learning Meeting AEM UDL

8 New Books to Jump-Start Your Summer Learning

Tom Murray

MAY 14, 2017

Book: How to Personalize Learning. Create a powerful shift in education by building a culture of learning so every learner is valued. Discover how to build a shared vision that supports personalized learning using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Book: Hacking Google for Education.

Learning

Learning UDL Google Personalized Learning

5 ways our centralized LMS supports UDL

eSchool News

JULY 3, 2019

Applicable to every student in every classroom, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles of offering multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement help teachers leverage every child’s strengths while supporting a very personalized learning path based on student choice.

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UDL LMS Groups Personalized Learning

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. Embracing Flexibility and Adaptability Modern classroom design views flexibility and adaptability as absolute essentials. It’s simple.

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Classroom UDL EdTech Accessibility

5 ways a centralized LMS can support UDL

eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2020

Applicable to every student in every classroom, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles of offering multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement help teachers leverage every child’s strengths while supporting a very personalized learning path based on student choice.

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UDL LMS Groups Personalized Learning

Learner Variability: The Why of Personalized Learning from Tom Driscoll

EdTechTeacher

JUNE 22, 2018

Over the past few years, in several different roles, I have researched and experimented with various frameworks and approaches to Personalized Learning. Learner variability defines personalized learning….The The culture of personalization is built on embracing all comers and providing paths for success for each student.

Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning UDL Learning Strategy

How UDL can get you to personalized learning

eSchool News

MAY 18, 2015

UDL theory can help embed a personalized approach to the instructional design process. Personalized learning. There’s nothing new about personalized learning, either as an aspiration or a practice. Yet having and using technology in teaching and learning is not enough. And it’s tantalizing.

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UDL Personalized Learning Learning Technology

5 Ways to Make Learning Personal

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 14, 2016

Barbara Bray ,@ bbray27 co-founder of Personalized Learning, LLC, co-author of Make Learning Personal and founder/owner of My eCoach, is a creative learning strategist and futurist who is a writer, speaker, presenter, instructional designer, coach, and keynote speaker.

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How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility In Remote Courses

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Second, I really believe that everyone's quick to believe that accessibility is equivalent to disability, when in fact accessibility is about access for all, inclusiveness [and] universal design for learning. So we need to try to follow those UDL guidelines to ensure that our course materials are accessible for all, for all learners.

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Course Accessibility UDL Blackboard

Teacher Engagement Part I: Understanging Cognitive Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Instead, teachers must strive to design student-centered learning experiences that challenge the students to think, discuss, problem-solve, collaborate, question, create, and reflect.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning Outcomes Resources

Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

This can positively impact their engagement and make learning feel more relevant to their lives. By offering meaningful choices when it comes to applying learning, educators can support personalized learning, ensuring that each student can demonstrate their understanding in a way that best suits their strengths and preferences.

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Assessment Social Media Exercises Analysis

The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

As educators, we always look for ways to enhance our students’ learning experiences, making them more engaging and effective. With its blend of mandatory and elective stations, the modified station rotation model offers a powerful tool for personalized learning. But when is it most beneficial to implement this variation?

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Assessment Data Blended Learning Strategy

PowerUp WHAT WORKS - free resources for struggling students and those with disabilities

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 20, 2015

PowerUp WHAT WORKS ( www.powerupwhatworks.org ) provides customizable materials, lesson plans, instructional strategies, videos and more to enhance learning for students with diverse needs, and to personalize learning with technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

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UDL Resources Personalized Learning Twitter

Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Each student has a unique way of processing information, and research shows that multi-sensory learning helps improve memory retention and overall understanding of the subject matter.

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UDL Assistive Technology Libraries Classroom

AI’s transformative role in accessibility

eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As AI technologies like generative AI and assistive tools become increasingly prevalent in learning environments, it is crucial that educators understand both their benefits and limitations. Key findings in the report include: 1.

Accessibility

Accessibility UDL Case Study Guidelines

5 ways a centralized LMS can support UDL

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2020

Applicable to every student in every classroom, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles of offering multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement help teachers leverage every child’s strengths while supporting a very personalized learning path based on student choice.

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UDL LMS Groups Personalized Learning

Live Thursday, February 2nd - Panel on Personal Learning Profiles

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Join me today, Thursday, February 2nd, for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com panel discussion on "Personal Learning Profiles," also referred to in variously as "personal success plans," "learner profiles," or "personalized learning paths."

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Personalized Learning UDL Blackboard Social Media

Instructor Spotlight: Sam Kary

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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UDL Adobe EdTech Online Learning

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. Get access to proven protocols, customizable templates, and interactive support for FREE at Untamed Learning.

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How To UDL Classroom Outcomes

New Resources For Managing AI in Schools

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key highlights from the report include: Potential of AI for Accessibility AI tools can significantly improve personalized learning by tailoring educational content to meet the unique needs and preferences of each student, especially those with disabilities. I look forward to sharing this report far and wide.” “At

Resources

Resources UDL Pearson Policies

Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

As students rotate through the stations, they benefit from a more personalized learning experience at both stops, ensuring that each group’s unique needs are addressed in multiple small-group instructional sessions. Roles: Both teachers focus on tailoring their instruction to meet the specific needs of each group.

Classroom

Classroom Groups Differentiated Instruction Analysis

Explore student agency, storytelling, and more at SXSW EDU 2019

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Student agency is a form of personalized learning that encourages students to take initiative when it comes to their own learning experiences in the classroom. Therefore, students get to decide what and how they learn. Students are presented with choices, making them more inclined to be engaged and invested in learning.

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UDL Meeting Personalized Learning Classroom

Personalizing the Journey for Our Students

The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Katie Novak , an internationally recognized expert in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and all-around awesome person, discusses this personalization of learning for students and why it is so significant : Imagine this scene in a 3rd-grade classroom: Students are sitting quietly on the floor as a teacher reads Charlotte’s Web aloud.

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UDL Personalized Learning Chromebook Assessment

What are this year’s top trends at SXSW EDU?

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Related sessions: AI Enabling Personalized Learning at Scale. The most effective educators have the ability to build inclusive learning environments that act as safe spaces for students, from all backgrounds, to learn and develop. UDL: Designing for Learner Variability. Learning Science in Action.

Trends

Trends UDL Common Core Learning Analytics

The Equity Advantage of Small Groups

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In the second blog, Leveraging AI to Save Time Architecting Equitable, Student-centered Learning Experiences , I highlight how teachers can use AI technology to significantly decrease the time required to design differentiated and personalized learning experiences.

Groups

Groups Blended Learning Differentiated Instruction Strategy

Leading an Orchestra of Learning

Educator Innovator

JUNE 10, 2015

Paul, a vast new space called the Learning Studio is home to personalized learning. On any given day inside the sprawling Learning Studio at Eastern Heights Elementary School in St. MacArthur Foundation to help educators advance the principles of connected learning. A panoramic view of the Learning Studio.

Learning

Learning UDL Mobility Elementary

Growing from the Contributions of the Learners in Our Classrooms

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! ).

Classroom

Classroom UDL Guidelines Course

Leading an Orchestra of Learning

Educator Innovator

JUNE 10, 2015

Paul, a vast new space called the Learning Studio is home to personalized learning. On any given day inside the sprawling Learning Studio at Eastern Heights Elementary School in St. MacArthur Foundation to help educators advance the principles of connected learning. A panoramic view of the Learning Studio.

Learning

Learning UDL Mobility Elementary

Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

Trending Sources

Throw out Learning Styles and Replace it with UDL

Simplified personalized learning with AI

A Back-to-School, Personalized Learning Toolkit

Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

4 Steps to Implement Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom

Leveraging collaborative e-learning to support UDL

So you think you understand UDL?

How to apply the Universal Design for Learning in the classroom

When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

New guide offers tips to use UDL for personalized learning

When the Variability of All Learners Is Addressed

When Education Is Designed for All Learners

5 Digital tools for making the virtual classroom more inclusive

The NEO Blog is now 4!

Today’s Innovations are Tomorrow’s Practices: Adapting Learning to Meet Students

8 New Books to Jump-Start Your Summer Learning

5 ways our centralized LMS supports UDL

Creating Modern Classrooms: 3 Contemporary Approaches to Classroom Design

5 ways a centralized LMS can support UDL

Learner Variability: The Why of Personalized Learning from Tom Driscoll

How UDL can get you to personalized learning

5 Ways to Make Learning Personal

How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility In Remote Courses

Teacher Engagement Part I: Understanging Cognitive Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations

PowerUp WHAT WORKS - free resources for struggling students and those with disabilities

Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students

AI’s transformative role in accessibility

5 ways a centralized LMS can support UDL

Live Thursday, February 2nd - Panel on Personal Learning Profiles

Instructor Spotlight: Sam Kary

How to Maximize the 4 C’s in Your Classroom

New Resources For Managing AI in Schools

Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Explore student agency, storytelling, and more at SXSW EDU 2019

Personalizing the Journey for Our Students

What are this year’s top trends at SXSW EDU?

The Equity Advantage of Small Groups

Leading an Orchestra of Learning

Growing from the Contributions of the Learners in Our Classrooms

Leading an Orchestra of Learning

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