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Getting Started with UDL as a District Technology Leader

EdTech Magazine

In the late 1940s, U.S. Air Force pilots were crashing planes without any explanation. The Air Force conducted a study of key measurements such as height and torso length. Of more than 4,000 pilots, not one fit in the average range for every measurement.

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What Is Universal Design for Learning in Today’s Education Environment?

EdTech Magazine

While historically it was considered a framework for teaching students with disabilities, UDL has proved its merit in reaching all types of students. In education, students should have access to learning that meets their needs and makes their lives easier in the same way. In today’s…

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How to apply the Universal Design for Learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

This post was originally published in the October 2018 issue of the Education Today Magazine. 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.

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4 Steps to Implement Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

By Amanda Murphy UDL provides multiple paths to student success.

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Vision Boards: Start the Year with a Visual Goal Setting Exercise

Catlin Tucker

Students who prefer a tactile, offline experience can create a vision board on poster paper and sketch their images or create a collage from old magazines. At this point, they can generate a list of words or create rough sketches to capture their thinking about specific goals they have for themselves this school year. Step 2: Select a Medium.

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