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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

Some makerspace activities may be focusing on how to use the resources available and may not be connecting the activities to the curriculum or around a real world problem. This is typically done by sharing documentation of learning and final reflections through social media. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL).

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ISTE Certification 02

Dangerously Irrelevant

Despite my familiarity with all of the ISTE Standards, I have found that I am thinking much more deeply about the ISTE Standards for Educators as I go through this process with my cohort (which I appreciate)… One of our activities asked us to reflect on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines.

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Today’s Education Should Be About Giving Learners Voice and Choice

User Generated Education

Internet accessibility, technologies that permit the user-generated media, and social media allow for unlimited potential for learner choice and voice. Giving learners choice to study topics based on personal interests (see Interest Fuels Effortless Engagement ).

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

The digital availability of information has accelerated the pace of knowledge sharing, enabling instant access to a vast repository of resources. Digital resources such as interactive e-books, educational apps, and multimedia content enrich the learning experience, making lessons more engaging and accessible.

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8 New Books to Jump-Start Your Summer Learning

Tom Murray

Through smart conversations about the genuine power of branding in education, this book shows how a “BrandED” mindset can improve schools by strengthening relationships, improving communication, telling your story, and increasing resources. Ideas borrowed from the world of business are adjusted for the unique needs of education.

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Innovate Inside the Box (The Book)

The Principal of Change

It is with great pleasure that I share “ Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator’s Mindset ” my co-authored book with Katie Novak , is now available. You can also go directly to the “ Innovate Inside the Box ” website for full book study resources as well.

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SLPs Make Great Showing (AGAIN) among 2013 Edublog Finalists- VOTE!

SpeechTechie

The Edublog Awards is an annual initiative to promote the value of social media in education and share some great resources. Speech-language-related blogs and resources again are well-represented among this year''s finalists, so I would encourage you to go explore and vote. Vote ''em up!

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