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How to use UDL-inspired technology to reengage students

eSchool News

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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

User Generated Education

Universal Design for Learning® (UDL). Universal Design for Learning® (UDL) developed by David Rose and Ann Meyers is a registered trademark of the Center for Assistive Special Technology (CAST). UDL was designed to reduce the barriers to the curriculum and maximize learning. Design Thinking and UDL Planning Tool.

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Pre-assessment is Key to Designing with Intention

Catlin Tucker

Once teachers have a clear sense of where their students are beginning in relation to specific concepts and skills, they can use the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning models to design lessons that are accessible, inclusive, and equitable.

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UDL and Blended Learning: Removing Barriers with Design

Catlin Tucker

In my new book with Dr. Katie Novak, UDL and Blended Learning , I share a story about working with an architect to design a new home after my family lost our house in the Tubbs Fire in 2017. surveys, video recordings) to aid your understanding of your students? #2 How can you make time for conversations with individual learners?

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Inclusive Schools Week Giveaway with Brookes Publishing

edWeb.net

The giveaway began with a survey in which Brookes Publishing asked special ed educators for their opinions on webinar topics for 2017. Participants in the survey were entered into a drawing to receive a tote bag full of inclusive classroom resources. About Our Sponsor.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

” Yet, national surveys of writing indicate that teachers beyond third grade spend little time on explicit writing instruction. Students in upper elementary and beyond “do little writing in or out of school for academic purposes” (Graham & Harris, 2019).

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Hyped Up and Empowered: Hyperdocs Bootcamp

EdTechTeam

I had surveyed one of our elementary sites to find out their tech needs. I attended AVID trainings, English Language Learner workshops, UDL conferences, ….you I scoured the hyperdocs.co I pretty much stalked the authors on Twitter, even direct messaging Lisa! In October, I created my first series of HyperDocs for teachers.

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