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5 Essential Things Teachers Need to Know About UDL

The CoolCatTeacher

Loui Lord Nelson on Episode 458 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast Universal Design for Learning (UDL) doesn’t have to be mind-boggling. Today’s guest is international UDL expert Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D. She talks about what we need to know and also the common mistakes educators make when starting to use UDL.

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Balance Instruction and Feedback with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. It is in the moments when students are practicing and applying that they encounter obstacles, have questions, and need additional support. and Timperley, H. The power of feedback. 77, 81–112.

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Planning for Student Centered Learning With Technology

EdTechSandyK

New Tools, New Schools by Solomon & Schrum (2007). Planning for instruction and the needs of learners was the major emphasis of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles I learned this week through readings , UDL lesson plan design , and creation of an online book using the UDL Book Builder.

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TEACHER VOICE: My community college students traded their “rusty can-opener” homework for projects that do the job better, faster

The Hechinger Report

My default mode is that of a skeptic (“Will this even work?”), which is why I love the UDL strategy I stumbled upon: to add a “Do More” section to relevant assignments. She has taught undergraduate courses in writing, literature and film studies at different institutions since 2007. Ria Banerjee, Ph.D.,

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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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