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The Impact of Creativity on College and Career Readiness

Edsurge

She supports students in exploring their gifts and interests through projects and encourages educators to start by substituting a traditional assignment with an opportunity to create. And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills.

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With Innovation and Empathy, Remote Learning Becomes Accessible for All Students

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And most critically, are the materials appropriately differentiated for students who learn and think differently, and have they been universally designed with learner variability in mind? Ask students how they are feeling about assignments or specific strategies and why they are feeling that way.

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A Guide for Creating an Empathetic Learning Environment 

Faculty Focus

For instance, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (CAST, 2018) is a commonly used design framework that curriculum developers and educators use to optimize teaching and learning. The next thing to consider is the design and structure of the learning offering or activity. References Billings, Dianne M., and Judith A.

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A Guide for Creating an Empathetic Learning Environment 

Faculty Focus

For instance, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (CAST, 2018) is a commonly used design framework that curriculum developers and educators use to optimize teaching and learning. The next thing to consider is the design and structure of the learning offering or activity. References Billings, Dianne M., and Judith A.

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A Guide for Creating an Empathetic Learning Environment

Faculty Focus

Designing With Intention Thus far, we have discussed the Universal Design for Learning and the integration of the IPEC competencies to foster inclusion and encourage active collaboration. The next thing to consider is the design and structure of the learning offering or activity. References: 1. Billings, Dianne M.,

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A Guide for Creating an Empathetic Learning Environment

Faculty Focus

Designing With Intention Thus far, we have discussed the Universal Design for Learning and the integration of the IPEC competencies to foster inclusion and encourage active collaboration. The next thing to consider is the design and structure of the learning offering or activity. References: 1. Billings, Dianne M.,

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Promoting Access to Diverse Learning Opportunities through Open Resources, Equity, and Accessibility

Faculty Focus

Examples include textbooks, peer-reviewed studies, images, videos, and more. In another course, nearly 60% of the students read all of the assigned OER materials and 53% of those students who shared the content had completed more than the usual number of readings, when compared to other courses.