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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

Edsurge

Recently, EdSurge met with field experts, all part of the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), to discuss how they leverage edtech to provide an inclusive learning environment for all students. In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences. But the menu is not infinite.

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10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students

eSchool News

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. Knowing Where to Start.

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

Graphite Blog

All my students were learning how to read, and the captions helped them connect the audio to the visual representation of text. Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? A truly inclusive classroom goes beyond accessibility and adheres to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Tool Finder on Understood.com.

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Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). But do educators know how to support our requirements? He explains his specific learning needs and calls on all educators to see life from his and millions of other students’ perspective.

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Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Shake Up Learning

You’ll learn some of the common misconceptions about creating choice boards, but most importantly, you’ll learn how to get started with utilizing the choice board for your classroom. Consider the structure of a choice board and how it aligns with the Universal Design for Learning principles. Find ideas and examples in this episode.

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ASHA 2013 Update- from a Techie Point of View!

SpeechTechie

Though I didn''t want to jump into the session when suggestions were called for, as my own suggestion would have been entirely predictable, the topic made me think of Universal Design For Learning (UDL). I think the idea of pairing picture books and apps is one of my favorites to explore. At heart, I''m a context guy.

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How to vet edtech tools to promote success at school for all learners

Hapara

Wondering how to reduce barriers your students with special needs may encounter as they work digitally? Do you understand how to prepare our learners’ digital learning environment so every individual has the elements they need to flexibly accomplish their learning objectives? Exportable highlighted notes . Gamification option .

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