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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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Make Your “Summer Resolutions” a Reality This School Year

Catlin Tucker

The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. I remind the teachers I coach that students will only lean into learning if they feel comfortable and safe in our classrooms. We must explicitly teach these skills and give students time in class to practice them. What is our purpose?

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Can We Improve Grading by Collaborating with Students?

Faculty Focus

However, grades are not going away as a tool for evaluation, sorting, and gatekeeping by institutions and employers, and as a measure of success by students. Additionally, goal-setting and self-assessment appear to motivate students to engage, work harder, and build metacognitive skills.

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Can We Improve Grading by Collaborating with Students?

Faculty Focus

However, grades are not going away as a tool for evaluation, sorting, and gatekeeping by institutions and employers, and as a measure of success by students. Additionally, goal-setting and self-assessment appear to motivate students to engage, work harder, and build metacognitive skills.

Grades 98