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Universally Designed Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

In my upcoming book, I teamed up with Dr. Katie Novak to explore the complementary nature of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. This bridge will help leaders and teachers understand how to universally design blended learning. ” UDL celebrates learner variability as an asset in the classroom.

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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is based on a scientific understanding of how people learn. The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Recruiting Interest.

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Embrace Flexibility with Universally Designed Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

Universally designing blended learning presents educators with the opportunity to transition from designing a single experience that is teacher-paced and teacher-led to a more flexible experience that gives the students more control over the pace and path. 4 Hyperdoc Lesson + Teacher Time Coaching Station.

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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 conversation focused on incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning to build autonomy and student agency into the learning experience.

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FAQ: The Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

Are you looking to supercharge your approach to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with a blend of online and offline learning? Does your school have a team of teachers interested in blended learning?

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Pre-assessment is Key to Designing with Intention

Catlin Tucker

Once teachers have a clear sense of where their students are beginning in relation to specific concepts and skills, they can use the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning models to design lessons that are accessible, inclusive, and equitable.

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3 Principles for Using Technology in the Classroom to Personalize and Improve Learning

Catlin Tucker

For coaches, it means supporting colleagues in designing lessons that align with flexible models and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). For school leaders, it means investing not just in tools and devices, but in professional learning that empowers teachers to use them well. Just reach out to bookcatlintucker@gmail.com!