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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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Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads

The CoolCatTeacher

This powerful tool links with standards — and gives us the ability to do some timesaving, efficient reporting and tracking. Resources Mentioned in the Show Google Jamboard UDL Strategies Dr. Matthew Rhoads – Bio as Submitted Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D. My school uses Planboard with Chalk.com ’s curriculum planning tool.

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Learner Variability: The Why of Personalized Learning from Tom Driscoll

EdTechTeacher

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.” Reports can be found here.).

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What are this year’s top trends at SXSW EDU?

eSchool News

AI, XR, & Blockchain: A New Era in EdTech. With data collection on the rise and the push for interoperability to better align reporting, there is an opportunity to capture competency through new and unique methods. UDL: Designing for Learner Variability. Learning Sciences and Edtech: Uncovering the Facts.

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100K and Counting: A Celebration of the EdSurge Twitter Community

Edsurge

News has followed audiences onto social media, so much so that a few years ago Poynter reported journalists and news organizations were some of the most active users on Twitter. FrankCatalano sometimes seems like an edtech news outlet of one, sharing EdSurge and edtech news around the web with fresh commentary. . July 7, 2017.

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The Refurbishing of Artificial Intelligence

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

Proactive and Positive Uses of AI in Teaching and Learning On a more positive note, there have certainly been numerous reports in the news and research of the potential of AI having a positive impact on learning.or From the OET's summary handout of their May 2023 full report. at least approaching it with cautious optimism.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

In addition, you’ll create practical tools such as rubrics for teacher observation, surveys for self-assessment reports, and data collection checklists and notes for interviews. We all must improve the accessibility of our digital content.

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