User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

In deciding what resources you need based on the learners you have, you may first need to determine how your learners learn best, what projects you plan to do, how you can set up a makerspace in your classroom, and much more. Feedback from User: The final design is presented to the users for their feedback. The Design Thinking Process.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

The UDL framework can help teachers shape inclusive learning environments and can support K-12 leaders in implementing new programs. UDL is not another program that teachers have to shoehorn into their already-crammed day–rather, it is a process and framework to help educators ensure they are reaching all learners.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

So even though students in a classroom may look alike, they each have a unique combination of background, strengths, needs and interests that affect their learning outcomes. Since classrooms are so diverse, curricula need to meet this diversity. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is thought to be the solution to the above problem.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

Education used to be associated with classrooms and chairs, desks, and blackboards. 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. Read more: Applying Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

As teachers transitioned back into classrooms, many abandoned video in favor of live instruction. Students have more control over the way information is presented in a video. Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. They can pause, rewind, and rewatch a video.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

Such preliminary insights, whether through pre-assessments, diagnostics, or activities aimed at accessing prior knowledge, can illuminate the diverse range of skills, abilities, and needs within a classroom. Quick Write or Free Write: Present students with a prompt and encourage them to write for a set amount of time in response to it (e.g.,

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Hapara

JANUARY 10, 2024

With the advent of generative AI tools now accessible to the general public, educators have an incredible opportunity to bring personalized learning with AI to life in every classroom. Generating video transcripts YouTube videos are a staple in modern classrooms, offering a dynamic way to present new concepts.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

The use of education technology continues to increase in classrooms across the country, presenting new opportunities to engage all learners. For EALA, this is a clear signal that we, as an education community, must commit to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for the benefit of all learners. percent to 22.5

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

She plans instruction for four separate grade levels—second through fifth—and two different subject areas—math and ELA—while also deciding which classroom technology is best suited to each day’s lesson. EdSurge: How do you bring the principles of UDL into your classroom—with or without the help of technology? How does she do it?

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 21, 2023

Powerful Learning Experiences with Augmented and Virtual Reality Coding in the Elementary Classroom Move Beyond the Slidedeck: Exploring Creative and Fun Student Projects and Presentations Join us for an exciting summer of professional learning with amazing educators from across the globe!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Topics include but not limited to: Flipped Classrooms. Student-led Classroom Management. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning. Learning is presented in a variety of modalities, such as text and audio. Elementary Math. Writing Prompts. Blended Learning. Bloom’s Taxonomy.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 5, 2021

Evidence of the need for these 4 C’s is embedded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). What kids say: You can read from a book, show your thinking and present it to other people. As an educator for 27 years, Kim has been an innovator in and out of the classroom. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2016

Bring universal learning ideas to life in your classroom by creating and sharing your own educational materials. UDL really aims to focus on the goal, which is to help learners become expert learners,” says David Gordon, CAST’s director of publishing and communications. UDL Book Builder. UDL Curriculum Toolkit.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 3, 2011

CAST is a Massachusetts-based organization promoting UDL, or Universal Design for Learning. I first saw their Book Builder presented at a conference a few years ago, and must say it has improved greatly in selection and ease of use. auditory comprehension UDL'

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education. Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education developed by Barbara Bray and me was then introduced to the participants. Here is the slide deck from my presentation: The Characteristics of Design Thinking.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

In my new book with Dr. Katie Novak, UDL and Blended Learning , I share a story about working with an architect to design a new home after my family lost our house in the Tubbs Fire in 2017. It’s still common to walk into classrooms with an agenda written on the board and the teacher positioned at the front of the room.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

PleIQ is the perfect complement to high-quality classroom instruction—a hands-on, 21 st Century, augmented reality toy that appeals to all learning styles. We know that teachers are often asked to promote technology use in the classroom to prepare students for the digital world around them.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 16, 2024

Universal Design Daily: 365 Ways to Teach, Support, & Challenge All Learners Using UDL by Paula Kluth This book has piqued my interest! Paula Kluth’s book offers a daily dose of inspiration for educators using Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Get your copy here and transform your classroom practices.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Another major hurdle that the pandemic has presented relates to accessibility and understanding how remote learning works—or doesn’t work—for many of our most vulnerable students, particularly those with learning differences. Would it be easier to navigate if organized by subject or project? It’s a lot bigger now.

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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. Teachers have to rest to be their best. Learn More.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Student agency is a form of personalized learning that encourages students to take initiative when it comes to their own learning experiences in the classroom. Students are presented with choices, making them more inclined to be engaged and invested in learning. Classrooms & Beyond: Empowering Student Voices.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

This silent film sheds light on the subtle ways that creativity can be absent in the classroom. The playlist model presents students with a sequence of learning activities that they self-pace through. The video automatically pauses to present a question, and students record their answers. From Whole Group to The Playlist Model.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 22, 2018

It can also be argued that each year, our classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse across these domains. Much of this overlaps with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The UDL framework and associated guidelines help educators “address the predictable variability in learning that we know will be present in any environment.”

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 24, 2023

MIND partnered with edWeb, a professional online community for educators, to develop this webinar series to encourage math achievement for English learners in the classroom. English learners (ELs) make up one out of every 10 students and are the fastest-growing group in public school classrooms. In total, ELs in U.S.

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Tom Murray

MAY 14, 2017

From those in official leadership positions to those looking to create dynamic and authentic experiences for kids in their classrooms next fall, these eight books are worth the read! Recommended for Classroom Leaders: Book: Teaching Math with Google Apps: 50 G Suite Activities. Check them out! Authors: Alice Keeler, Diana Herrington.

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The Principal of Change

AUGUST 15, 2019

It is with great pleasure that I share “ Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator’s Mindset ” my co-authored book with Katie Novak , is now available. Ultimately, you can learn without a relationship, but you will also go much further when one is present. Questions for Discussion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 14, 2016

Barbara Bray ,@ bbray27 co-founder of Personalized Learning, LLC, co-author of Make Learning Personal and founder/owner of My eCoach, is a creative learning strategist and futurist who is a writer, speaker, presenter, instructional designer, coach, and keynote speaker.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In this blog post, I’ll show you how to get started with Defined Learning, share some example ideas for each subject, and give you an overview of how Defined Learning can bring you to PBL excellence in your classroom. Projects have remote project versions and face-to-face classroom versions, as well as many, have versions in Spanish.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Project or Performance-based: These choice boards present students with a range of projects or performance tasks to choose from, allowing them to explore and engage deeply with a subject or demonstrate their learning. Ultimately, integrating choice boards into the classroom is a win-win situation for students and teachers.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These mini-lessons consume more time than intended because a few students struggle to understand the concept or process being presented and need further instruction or explanation. This transition involves logistical adjustments and a shift in mindset towards accommodating diverse learning paths within the same classroom environment.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? Ultimately, the person doing the work in the classroom is the person learning, so we must design learning experiences that position the student at the center of learning. Similarly, a teacher must get to know their students.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. 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. Click To Tweet.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

With virtual worlds being built to extend the classroom and embedded AI to better track student development, experiential technology provides a new level of immersion. Collectively these new applications of tech are shifting its role in the classroom. UDL: Designing for Learner Variability. Culturally Responsive Curriculum.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2018

Would you want to be a learner in your classroom? This may be especially true in classrooms where material is presented in a one-size-fits-all format. Many educators know it as the building blocks behind Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. UDL is not a special ed thing or even a general ed thing.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Unlike a playlist, the choice board typically presents learners with three columns with multiple options in each. Students get to make key decisions about their learning and enjoy a higher degree of autonomy when working on a choice board.

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