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AT and UDL: Acronyms for Equity

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Second, as we moved into using the Chromebook as a 1:1 universal tool in our district, students had access to technology resources that were typically reserved only for students with a demonstrated need. Finally, I had the great opportunity to attend the UDL Summer Institute at Harvard University in 2015.

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Model Teaching–How Today’s Educators Learn

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Participation is compatible with all platforms (Mac, PC, Chromebooks, smart phones, tablets) and all browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and others). Elementary Math. Writing Prompts. Blended Learning. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning. Academic Intervention for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs.

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5 Digital tools for making the virtual classroom more inclusive

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For this to occur, online education has to follow the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) standards, addressing learning barriers while providing multiple modes of engagement. Compatible with iPad, Android, Chromebooks, and all available browsers, this tool brings teachers the benefits of a whiteboard and multimedia animation software.

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

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On Google OS (Chromebooks), go to Settings > Advanced > Manage accessibility features. A truly inclusive classroom goes beyond accessibility and adheres to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Universal Design for Learning (UDL): What You Need to Know. Chromebook Accessibility Features. Apple Accessibility Features.

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Personalizing the Journey for Our Students

The Principal of Change

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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A HyperDoc Is Not A WebQuest!

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In 2013, many districts in our area began purchasing Chromebooks for the annual state tests. Whether you are trying to reach a language learner or student with Special Ed needs, want to integrate ISTE standards, increase the level of critical thinking, or design a lesson based on the UDL framework, HyperDocs help educators accomplish this!

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Tips, Tricks and Tools to Build Your Inclusive Classroom Through UDL

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Many educators know it as the building blocks behind Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. Developed by CAST , UDL is comprised of three guiding principles that seek to increase engagement and accessibility: Providing learners with multiple means of engagement; representation; and action and expression. It’s just an ed thing.

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