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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. At the core of the UDL framework is providing students with the individualized support they need to succeed.

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Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads

The CoolCatTeacher

Resources Mentioned in the Show Google Jamboard UDL Strategies Dr. Matthew Rhoads – Bio as Submitted Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D. He is also a lecturer at San Diego State University on Educational Technology and Instruction as well as a student teacher supervisor for the Dual Language and English Learner department.

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Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

Catlin Tucker

I host a podcast called The Balance and wrote a book titled Balance with Blended Learning because I see teachers struggling with balance in every coaching and training session I facilitate. As Katie Novak and I write in UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes (coming out May 29!),

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Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Shake Up Learning

Carol Ann Tomlinson, a guru in differentiation, defines this component for us: “…at its core, differentiated instruction means addressing ways in which students vary as learners.” Kim Mattina curated a digital book in Book Creator with several templates to choose from. The Book of Templates.

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Part 3… STEM Resource Series… Over 70 Stemtastic Sites

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Booking Info – Time to think about your school or conference needs. Check out my Booking Page. I am almost booked through August and fall dates for 2015 are now over half full – Mike. CAST Science Writer – Discover this amazing UDL tool from the people at CAST. Please give this post a retweet and pass it on.

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So you think you understand UDL?

eSchool News

I thought I had a pretty good handle on universal design for learning (UDL), but after chatting with Katie Novak , Ed.D., Novak, author of UDL Now! Q: What exactly is UDL, and why does it matter? The UDL framework starts with the belief that every student is different and that’s the norm. Q: Can you give me an example?

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Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Check out my Booking Page. I am now booked through the end of March, and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process.