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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Action and Expression

Catlin Tucker

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Expression and Communication.

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Shift to Leveraging Formative Assessment for Metacognition

Catlin Tucker

This self-monitoring encourages students to stay engaged in their learning process, identify effective strategies they’ve used, and recognize when they might need to adjust their approach or need additional support. They can reflect on their progress, the effectiveness of their learning strategies, and their growth over time.

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Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

Catlin Tucker

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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Farewell, 2020: Lessons Learned

Catlin Tucker

As an advocate of blended learning, my focus is on helping teachers design and facilitate learning experiences that are differentiated for specific groups of students and personalized for individual learners. 3 Students are capable of self-directed learning. If not, what would they enjoy learning?

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Standard-aligned Rubrics: Assessing Progress Toward Firm Goals While Allowing for Flexible Means

Catlin Tucker

In our book UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I encourage teachers to work toward firm, often standards-aligned, goals. Not only can students select from these three avenues to demonstrate their learning, but you can also provide student agency in relation to the topic. Example: Craft a Strong Argument.

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Shift to Providing Feedback as Students Work

Catlin Tucker

Despite the myriad benefits of focused, timely, and actionable feedback on learning, it is often neglected due to time constraints. Teachers typically provide feedback on completed assignments, which may not significantly impact students’ conceptual understanding and skill development.

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FAQ: The Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

In my Art of Blended Learning Online Course this week, we continued our work on the playlist model. Finally, the “aspire-to-do” activities are designed to extend the learning and challenge students. Does your school have a team of teachers interested in blended learning?