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Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

Catlin Tucker

” This definition is grounded in a constructivist perspective that positions the student at the center of learning. As Katie Novak and I write in UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes (coming out May 29!), They are not passive consumers but rather active participants.

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What Are EduProtocols?

EdTechTeam

For a Thin Slide, students are provided a word and each student completes a slide with the word, a definition, and a picture. Benefit #3: The 4 C’s and UDL. The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are also evident. We definitely went slowly at first. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL.

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A Back-to-School, Personalized Learning Toolkit

Edsurge

Today, I’m amazed at the impact technology can have on the learning process—especially when it enables teachers to personalize learning. Today, I'm amazed at the impact technology can have on the learning process—especially when it enables teachers to personalize learning. Our scores turned around.”

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The NEO Blog is now 4!

Neo LMS

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is thought to be the solution for this. Technology in the classroom has come a long way. While learning the definitions of words is important, what is more important is for students to develop a deeper understanding of the connotations and usages of vocabulary words.

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What I’m Reading in 2024

Shake Up Learning

Related: 10 Things to Try in 2023 The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century’s Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman This is a NY Time Best Seller! Mustafa Suleyman explores the intersection of technology and power in the 21st century. Purchase your copy here and stay informed about the future of technology.

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How to Maximize the 4 C’s in Your Classroom

EdTechTeam

Evidence of the need for these 4 C’s is embedded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This activity definitely highlights the glows and areas for growth in lesson design. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL. She believes in identifying learning objectives FIRST and then applying technology.

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How Can We Improve Accessibility Through Instructional Design? #DLNchat

Edsurge

As we often do at #DLNchat , we started with a definition of terms. 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). The #DLNchat community concurred: technology alone won’t cut it.