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When the Variability of All Learners Is Addressed

Edsurge

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. A vocal proponent of UDL, Meeks reflects on her approach to student engagement: “How do I create a content lesson so that it is engaging for all learners? [W]hen

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Tools of the Trade

Digital Promise

Educators can do all of that with a set of free tools created by CAST , a nonprofit research and development company dedicated to breaking down barriers to learning. 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 Studio.

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

And I think we're probably in the mid-nineties version of AI at the moment, and how it's going to how is going to benefit learning and education as a system ultimately, I guess, is for anybody's guess at the moment. So, for example, I know of an ed tech company in the U.K. So, for example, I know of an ed tech company in the U.K.

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How Can We Improve Accessibility Through Instructional Design? #DLNchat

Edsurge

We talked about the differences between accessibility and usability, legal considerations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the concept of UDL (universal design for learning). As this process continues, #DLNchat -ters proposed different systems of checks and balances to strive for improved accessibility.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Based on information systems research, you’ll explore the concept of “technostress” and its triggers, how to spot it in your students, and how it impacts learning. In addition, you’ll explore ways to get families involved and build support systems that empower students to learn.

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Discovery Educator Network Invites Educators Around the Globe to Attend the 2018 Fall VirtCon

techlearning

A global community of education professionals, the DEN connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable professional learning, idea sharing, networking, and inspiration. Extending the Love: How UDL Embraces the Needs of All Students.

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Wednesday's "Emergency Remote Teaching & Learning" Mini-Conference - New Sessions Added

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

He then got his Bachelors in Networking and Telecommunication from DeVry University, and while going to school worked for a company that helpe larger organizations relocate and setup new computer systems. Along the way, he shares what he's learning in books, podcasts, articles, animated videos, and classroom resources.