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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Representation

Catlin Tucker

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of engagement. I highlighted how blended learning can help educators more effectively provide multiple means of engagement to increase student motivation and ensure all students can successfully engage with learning experiences.

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This city’s blended learning program has led to a big culture shift

eSchool News

Key takeaways: A blended learning program in D.C. began in 2012 is freeing up time for more project-based learning by pairing ELA and math software with individualized lessons. A training program is helping teachers rethink lessons for blended learning. point increase in reading. point increase in reading.

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The blended learning model every district can try

eSchool News

Public school districts can move to online learning in incremental steps — just one day a week. These days it seems most school-wide blended learning programs are taking place not in traditional public education, but in charter schools—for one big reason: Charter schools are able to essentially start from scratch.

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Dealing with a 'Culture of Fear'—Administrators on PD in the Age of Blended Learning

Edsurge

And when blended learning gets thrown into the mix, the situation gets even more complicated—what happens when educators seem afraid of products? Stepan Mekhitarian: I think what's very important is for blended learning to not be a separate, compartmentalized aspect of learning at a school site. in the afternoon.

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Increase Engagement in Video Conferencing Sessions with Mentimeter

Catlin Tucker

I began our session by asking participants to tell me the first three words that came to mind when they heard the phrase “blended learning.” I shared the TRACE acronym for the tenets of school culture, which Jason Green talked about in our conversation on my podcast, The Balance.

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Teacher Engagement Part II: Emotional Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Although the beginning of the year or the start of a new semester is a critical time to establish a class culture and begin building relationships with students, this work must extend throughout the school year. Blended learning is a fundamental shift in control over the learning experience from teacher to learner.

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Professional Learning Communities: Using the 5Es to Give Teachers Agency and Maximize Productivity

Catlin Tucker

Elaborate: Apply Your Learning. During the elaborate stage, the members of a PLC take what they learned and design a learning experience, implement a specific strategy, or employ a specific blended learning model. Check out my newest book UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes !

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