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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. Our focus in this post is on Universal Design for Learning, popularly known by the acronym UDL. UD aims for inclusive access to architectural spaces for all users.

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How to apply the Universal Design for Learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is thought to be the solution to the above problem. There are three basic principles to UDL , and before we go on to the part about how to apply it in the classroom, these principles need to be highlighted. UDL provides multiple means of representation. This answers the HOW of learning.

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Summarized transcription versus real-time captioning: What’s best?

eSchool News

As technology advances, we have seen other tools arise, including summarized transcription. They offer real-time summarized transcripts for lectures, meetings, and live events, either remotely or in the classroom. Both of these technologies contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.

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Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). Unlike most, my learning needs are clearly labelled; when I arrive at a college event or meeting my specific needs are immediately understood. I tried numerous different solutions.

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How Do You Grade a Creative Assignment?

Edsurge

I want the students to do something historical, obviously—depict an event or person, perhaps—but I understand that not everyone is equally creative in the arts. Another student’s final project took the form of a video with photos and narration , comparing the class’ learning about the Holocaust with recent events in Ukraine.

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. Smart K-12 learning in the digital age represents a paradigm shift in education, leveraging technology to enhance and personalize the learning experience for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Language and Literacy: Teaching Through Manipulative Supports

N2Y

The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) has been an important resource for me when working with students on language and literacy. The use of manipulatives as teaching tools for literacy reflects the UDL guidelines, including the importance of providing “multiple means of representation.” Putting It into Practice.

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