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Teacher Tips: Starting the Year with Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

The station rotation model is a great way to introduce your class expectations to a new group of students while simultaneously building relationships and developing your class community. Create an overview of the rotations with links to resources and documents. The first few weeks of the year can be anxiety-inducing.

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Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Waterford

The Universal Design for Learning (also known by its abbreviation UDL and occasionally just “universal learning”) is an educational framework designed by CAST, an educational research organization located in Boston. Its goal is to help educators develop a learning environment that reduces student barriers and motivates them to succeed.[1].

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Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

Catlin Tucker

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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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

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. Looking for additional resources?

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Tips, Tricks and Tools to Build Your Inclusive Classroom Through UDL

Edsurge

Many educators know it as the building blocks behind Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. Developed by CAST , UDL is comprised of three guiding principles that seek to increase engagement and accessibility: Providing learners with multiple means of engagement; representation; and action and expression.

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

ViewSonic Education

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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5 of the biggest education trends for 2025

eSchool News

Todays students desire more individualized learning approaches, which empower them to use their creativity, explore their passions, and engage with their peers in more collaborative ways. In 2025, schools will incorporate new professional development programs that empower educators to foster engaged learners.

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