Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Despite my familiarity with all of the ISTE Standards, I have found that I am thinking much more deeply about the ISTE Standards for Educators as I go through this process with my cohort (which I appreciate)… One of our activities asked us to reflect on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines. Related Posts.

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UDL Guidelines Software Google 265

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

2 – Designing Online Assessments As you assess learning online, you’ll want to use the research-based best practices for online assessments. Feedback using your formative and summative assessment tools is also essential. Check out Designing Online Assessments for Students — a course that can help you in this area.

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Course ePortfolio UDL Gamification 339

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. Include assessment options in column three and you have a Workspace personalized to diverse student needs! Simply add the standard to the first column of a Workspace.

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Personalized Learning UDL Learning Video 144

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning.

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Course Assessment Online Assessments Strategy 487

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Teachers will want to use pre-assessments, diagnostics, and/or assess prior knowledge to identify where each student is in relation to the content at the heart of the playlist. In addition to using data to design the playlist, it is essential to build mechanisms into the playlist to collect formative assessment data.

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Blended Learning Assessment Data Strategy 519

Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

UDL and Opportunity Youth. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is “a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn” ( CAST ). UDL’s guiding principles are: All people learn differently; The emotion behind learning is as important as the learning; and.

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UDL MOOC Learning Strategy 165

EdTechTeacher

APRIL 18, 2019

It focuses on utilizing teaching strategies that provide students with multiple options for taking in and processing information, making sense of ideas, and then expressing their learning. It is the process by which teachers utilize a variety of tools and strategies to meet the needs of their diverse group of students.

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Differentiated Instruction UDL Technology Instructional Materials 84

Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

One of the key elements of the curriculum-design approach known as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is student engagement — creating opportunities for students to become engaged and stay motivated, to believe that what they’re learning is important, and to feel capable in their learning. Among the many action points in UDL Now!

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UDL Common Core Guidelines Exercises 120

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

For Caldwell, one strategy is to appreciate that students offer diverse backgrounds and talents. Some educators may feel overwhelmed by adding projects to their already busy curriculum, but Caldwell and Fielding offer two strategies that can greatly reduce stress and time: use rubrics for assessment and incorporate peer reviews.

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Adobe Advocacy UDL Digital Citizenship 162

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

More from Edmentum If you're looking for more personalized learning programs, check out Edmentum's full suite of K-12 evidence-based assessments and digital curriculum and see why almost a million educators in the U.S. partner with us. 6) Webinar—Blended Learning: Which Model Works For You?

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Personalized Learning Edmentum UDL Blended Learning 151

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

A simple strategy that I have used to help teachers design offline student-led collaborative stations is talking chips, also known as discussion chips. This is a helpful strategy for English Learners and students who need extra support when formulating their thoughts.

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Blended Learning Groups Strategy Assessment 223

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

We decided to write a book to provide every teacher with the strategies and tools to confidently pull all parts of the writing process into the classroom. We wanted to make student-led writing strategies available to every teacher. We want every student to reap the benefits of becoming effective writers.

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Classroom Blended Learning Handbook Analysis 259

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

This is the second of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. Under the UDL framework, we consider student variability and diversity as the norm, and the burden of adaptation is placed on the curriculum.

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Accessibility UDL Learning Strategy 218

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 Training 100

Learning With Lucie

AUGUST 1, 2019

Register by August 5 at [link] educational-technology-online- sequence/ EDCI 322 UDL and Differentiated Instruction with Technology (online) Explore how technologies can support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.

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Course UDL Differentiated Instruction Technology 40

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

After reading Catlin Tucker’s blog post, 5 Strategies to Engage Learners Around Flipped Instruction , I was inspired to reflect on and revise a mini-unit I designed focusing on the short film Alike by Daniel Martinez Lara and Rafa Cano Méndez. I love reimagining a unit or lesson after I have taught it a few times.

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Blended Learning LMS Learning Video 382

MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 24, 2023

As Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction at MIND, Twana leads the overall vision, strategy, and execution for curriculum materials, resources, and professional learning across MIND’s suite of products.

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Accessibility UDL Professional Learning Assessment 53

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. Sustaining Effort and Persistence.

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Blended Learning UDL Learning Assessment 539

EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

More than just an online worksheet, Hyperdocs allow teachers to intentionally design powerful lessons reflecting UDL principles in a sequence of personalized tasks. Hyperdoc digital lesson design allow teachers the opportunity to develop, design, curate and create content and assessment that is authentic to your classroom and audience.

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Handbook UDL Google Examples 100

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

According to a new report, incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in online courses not only benefits students with disabilities, but can have significant benefits for all students, ultimately increasing retention and improving learning outcomes. New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online.

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UDL Course Accessibility Assistive Technology 40

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Online Station Students can self-pace through personalized practice online, engage in collaborative problem-solving, complete a pre-assessment/diagnostic, or work on a performance task. I describe a strategy teachers can use to reimagine their math lessons.

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Differentiated Instruction Groups Meeting Student Engagement 195

edWeb.net

JANUARY 13, 2017

For Inclusive Schools Week , which took place from December 5th to 9th, Brookes Publishing , sponsor of the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms professional learning community (PLC) on edWeb.net , celebrated with a five-day giveaway. Congratulations to Brookes Publishing’s randomly-selected winners; Sheila W.

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UDL Survey Differentiated Instruction Strategy 40

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 75

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. Use Varied Strategies to Present Content.

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UDL Accessibility Video Training 92

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. Use varied strategies to present content.

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UDL Accessibility Video Training 75

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

At the same time there must be formative assessment and proper guidance that promotes needed success and growth. Cast Science Writer – This amazing UDL tool from the people at CAST scaffolds the process of supporting students in writing lab and class reports. This tool is geared toward middle school and high school students.

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Resources Tools Differentiated Instruction Learning 60

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A Quick Review of Explicit Teaching Explicit teaching is a high-impact teaching strategy in which the teacher shows students precisely what to do and how to do it. In explicit teaching, independent practice is important as it helps reinforce the learning and assesses students’ grasp of the material without direct teacher guidance.

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Blended Learning Groups Learning Assessment 195

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments. Standards-aligned boards Strategy-specific boards Thematic boards Review and practice boards Project or performance task boards. Designing Choice Boards.

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Blended Learning Strategy Assessment Examples 546

Fractus Learning

JUNE 22, 2015

This is the perfect time to utilize formative assessment tools to gauge student understanding and help make decisions about tomorrow’s instruction. Conclusion: In order to better utilize the last five minutes of class, it is essential that we connect today’s learning with tomorrow’s lesson through formative assessments.

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UDL Assessment LMS Smartphone 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

She received the distinction of CFD (Certified Faculty Developer) from the Learning Resources Network which enables her to train faculty in the latest, most advanced faculty development strategies and techniques. As a CFD, she has been part of the training team for LMS’s platforms in eLearning, Bongo, BrightSpace, and MML (MyMath Lab).

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Conference Kaplan Learning Libraries 41

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

Not only will this save teachers time, but it will engage students in the valuable process of looking through their notes and materials to identify important concepts, strategies, processes, and skills they believe they will need to know to perform successfully on an assessment.

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Study Strategy Assessment Outcomes 445

Fractus Learning

MARCH 23, 2016

Countless educational technologies and strategies exist to help engage students, represent content differently and provide students with creative ways to demonstrate their understanding. Social media has connected friends and family across the globe, but it has quickly become a tool for bullying and narcissism.

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Flipped Classroom UDL Accessibility Survey 40

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

Those days may serve as a “spark” to ignite interest in a topic; however, without structures in place to help teachers take the ideas, strategies, and models presented and implement them, that spark will fade. Evaluate: Assess the Effectiveness. I’ve worked with high-functioning PLCs and those that flounder.

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Professional Learning Blended Learning Learning UDL 381

MindShift

JULY 21, 2020

Some educators who want to make online learning more engaging and accessible are exploring the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. The beauty of UDL is that it addresses ‘learner variability’, which is the norm in our classrooms.”. A key premise of UDL is that there is no “average learner.” Online Class Design.

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UDL Online Learning Accessibility Guidelines 64

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

She received the distinction of CFD (Certified Faculty Developer) from the Learning Resources Network which enables her to train faculty in the latest, most advanced faculty development strategies and techniques. As a CFD, she has been part of the training team for LMS’s platforms in eLearning, Bongo, BrightSpace, and MML (MyMath Lab).

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Conference Kaplan Learning Libraries 36

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

Topics include: Personalize Your Math Professional Development, Learn About Differentiated Instruction and UDL, Personalize Your ELA Professional Development, and more. Have you checked out the FREE ed tech webinar series that is being presented by PowerUp WHAT WORKS ? PD certificates will be available through the Learning Revolution.

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Conference Classroom Libraries Common Core 44

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. ( The last thing that I want to share through this course is regarding assessment.

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Classroom UDL Guidelines Course 58