Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

The necessary and rapid move to distance learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been disabling for our education system. At a macro level, disability organizations are finding ways to work together that would never have happened before the pandemic. We can promote teacher-parent-student solidarity. Follow her @drchriscip.

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Disabilities Distance Learning Special Education Students 211

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being. You can read part one here. The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted daily life for virtually every educator, parent, and student in the U.S.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

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. And I'm always thinking about building in the opportunity to collaborate, paired with independent study.

Education 191

Education Languages Language Disabilities 191

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements.

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Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

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.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

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.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

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.,

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2019

Even though 86% of universities currently educate students with disabilities, only 24% of the schools say that they offer those students assistance “to a major extent.” Students with physical disabilities that affect their mobility can often find it hard to access learning spaces. Adapting Physical Learning Spaces.

Accessibility 90

Accessibility Disabilities Internet Education 90

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

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.,

Learning 92

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 92

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

The surveys included over 20 demographic questionscovering areas like housing, food security, disability status, and employmentfollowed by 1540 experience-based questions exploring academic confidence, mental health, study habits, and perceptions of inclusion. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 64

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). Thirty years ago a professor at Harvard University released findings from a series of studies. This is one of the fundamental principles of Universal Design.

Technology 104

Technology Universal Design Learning Writing 104

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Examples include textbooks, peer-reviewed studies, images, videos, and more. We have not conducted a formal study at my institution, but I would like to share with you some of the data we have collected on a few courses. Accessibility within open educational resources and practices for disabled learners: A systematic literature review.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Exams Learning Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Examples include textbooks, peer-reviewed studies, images, videos, and more. We have not conducted a formal study at my institution, but I would like to share with you some of the data we have collected on a few courses. Accessibility within open educational resources and practices for disabled learners: A systematic literature review.

Accessibility 95

Accessibility Exams Learning Peer Review 95

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

College students who do not have the opportunity to learn when and how to use AI chatbots in their field of study will be at a disadvantage in the workforce compared to those who do – thus expanding the digital divide. Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

College students who do not have the opportunity to learn when and how to use AI chatbots in their field of study will be at a disadvantage in the workforce compared to those who do – thus expanding the digital divide. Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2024

Supplemental learning and remote programs allow students to study a wider range of subjects in their own learning style and at the pace they need. They also offered supplemental learning with more course material and guidance on study skills and problem-solving. How Can We Better Support and Empower Our Students?

Education 52

Education Learning Styles Special Education Feedback 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Postsecondary education in America has historically been committed to inventing courses of study, educational programs, or even whole institutions dedicated to the needs and expectations of its society, peoples, and cultures (Community Colleges, n.d.). However, much of the emphasis has been placed on access rather than preparation.

Course Design 64

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 64

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Postsecondary education in America has historically been committed to inventing courses of study, educational programs, or even whole institutions dedicated to the needs and expectations of its society, peoples, and cultures (Community Colleges, n.d.). However, much of the emphasis has been placed on access rather than preparation.

Course Design 61

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities 61

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2020

Palloff and Keith Pratt (book), provides case studies about building community in online environments. Care, Communication, Support: Core for Designing Meaningful Online Collaborative Learning ,” by Heather Robinson, Whitney Kilgore, Scott Warren (article), offers insight about communication and collaboration online.

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Syllabus Lecturing Education Course Design 218