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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

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Christopher Bugaj Assistive Technology Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools One way for educators to meet the needs of students is to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into their instructional practices. Sometimes a simple edtech tool can make a significant difference.

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When the Variability of All Learners Is Addressed

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As an education community, we are beginning to understand the depth of the pandemic’s impact, especially on our students of color, our English Language learners and our students with disabilities. We, as an education community, must commit to the principles of Universal Design for Learning for the benefit of all learners.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

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Esports offers incredible benefits for student engagement, community and skill building, and pathways to higher education and job opportunities. In the United States, there are over 15,000 esports teams in K-12 schools, and many esports teams and programs emphasize access to students with disabilities.

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When Education Is Designed for All Learners

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Propping up her vigorous routine are the poles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the perfect blend of education technology, ensuring that everything keeps spinning along at the right pace and momentum. How does she do it? Well, as you might expect, she’s a talented and dedicated educator.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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Central to this approach is the promotion of a social web of connections, where building, maintaining, and repairing relationships are standard expectations, with students recognized as vital members of the educational community. It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

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Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? For more information, Del Tufo recommends the universal design for learning research of Anne Meyer and David Rose.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Central to this approach is the promotion of a social web of connections, where building, maintaining, and repairing relationships are standard expectations, with students recognized as vital members of the educational community. It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.