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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is based on a scientific understanding of how people learn. The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Sustaining Effort and Persistence.

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Shifting from Time-consuming Teacher-led Workflows to Sustainable Student-led Workflows

Catlin Tucker

These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware. Too many students spend their days in classrooms passively observing, instead of actively engaging.

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Shift to Providing Feedback as Students Work

Catlin Tucker

Supports skill development and mastery of concepts. Enhances metacognitive skills, such as self-regulation and self-monitoring. Encourages engagement and active participation in the learning process. Guides students in understanding their strengths as well as areas in need of improvement.

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

Blended learning is the thoughtful design and facilitation of learning experiences that strive to shift control from teacher to learner by weaving together active, engaged learning online and offline. There a several types of activities that lend themselves to learners controlling the pace of their experience.

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How and When to Give Feedback

Catlin Tucker

Process feedback is vital in enhancing student learning by honing their metacognitive skills , guiding their efforts, boosting motivation, and fostering a growth mindset. This ensures that they comprehend the destination or desired result of the activity or assignment at hand. The second question is, How am I going there?

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