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Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Waterford

Universal Design for Learning emphasizes three principles and proposes that educators must offer multiple ways for students to experience all three of: Student engagement (the “why” of learning). Representation (the “what” of learning). Action and Expression (the “how” of learning). December 20, 2008.

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How Education Elements Guides Districts in Creating Environments that Personalize Learning

Edsurge

In October, we will share a guide highlighting the trends, insights and challenges we've learned about while profiling five key players in the world of school redesign. Education Elements provides support for schools and districts as they transform their school models to personalize learning. Stay tuned! What have I done wrong?”

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

“ FY 2008 $267,500,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). National Educational Technology Trends Study: Local-Level Data Summary (SRI International, 2008). Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. Legislative Authorization: Title IV Part A (Sections 4101 – 4112) of the Every Student Succeeds Act.

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Anatomy of a failure: How an XQ Super School flopped

The Hechinger Report

Related: Project-based learning boosts student engagement, understanding. Resnick came to Somerville by way of MIT, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in math in 2008. The two discovered a mutual interest in designing engaging learning opportunities for kids, and in 2008 they co-founded Sprout & Co.

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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. As Higbee and Goff (2008) suggest, UD emphasizes accommodating the needs of a diverse user base in the creation of spaces, products, or programs.

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Wahoo! The 2013 Global Education Conference - Still Time to Present + Plan to Attend!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Armstrong''s 2008 TED Prize wish asked to help her assemble the Charter for Compassion, a document around which religious leaders can work together for peace. In late fall 2008, the first draft of the document was written by the world, via a sharing website. She is a powerful voice for ecumenical understanding.

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The Emergency Home Learning Summit Final Week - 24 Amazing Interviews Start Tomorrow

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In 2008, after her column "Why I Let My 9 Year Old Ride the Subway Alone" landed her on every talk show from The Today Show to Dr. Phil, Lenore founded the book and blog “Free-Range Kids.” His activities with teachers and students are guided by a focus on learning-by-doing.