eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Each student has a unique way of processing information, and research shows that multi-sensory learning helps improve memory retention and overall understanding of the subject matter. Five ways that schools, educators, and communities can support neurodiverse students in the classroom: 1.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Simply scanning a worksheet and uploading it online as a PDF document without making it compatible for screen readers (assistive technology tools that transmit information on a computer screen to blind or visually impaired individuals) might make learning impossible for a blind or visually impaired student.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). The Universal Design movement came into existence as a response to this research by leading thinkers in the engineering and design professions.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Accommodations involve individual adjustments like assistive technology or alternate formats. Additionally, ensure compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers or text-to-speech software.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Accommodations involve individual adjustments like assistive technology or alternate formats. Additionally, ensure compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers or text-to-speech software.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Key components of accessible course design include: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): UDL principles guide the creation of courses that provide multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression. Discussion boards, reflective assignments, and peer reviews can facilitate this exchange.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Key components of accessible course design include: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): UDL principles guide the creation of courses that provide multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression. Discussion boards, reflective assignments, and peer reviews can facilitate this exchange.

Accessibility 98

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