eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. The first principle of UDL invites teachers to use “multiple means of representation.”.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

What is Universal Design for Learning? Luis Perez : Universal design for learning begins with the premise that all learners vary, and that the way that we address that variability is by designing a flexible curriculum that has lots of choice. That can be a website, a blog, a discussion board.

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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. If I'm looking for a group discussion, I will post a Padlet in Google Classroom. How does she do it? That was huge!

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

User-friendly (more specifically, student-friendly): It’s important that the feedback is communicated to students in language they can understand. When I support teachers in designing playlists, I encourage them to add “teacher check-ins” to strategic moments in their playlists.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching. Jennifer, as an instructional designer, are there particular concerns that you look out for? Albat: As Stephanie mentioned, reading is one of them.

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

Reading aloud, through digital tools and in person, is consistent with a vision of educational universal design. It puts students with different personal circumstances, including family situation, level of preparation, language competency, disability and health, on a better footing to enjoy equitable access to their education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2023

Student projects helped to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities by developing an AI-powered system that helps to translate spoken language into sign language for the deaf and hard of hearing. Students can better understand complex concepts and thus improve their academic performance.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

These questions and more are echoing through the special education ecosystem while federal recommendations and guidelines pivot aggressively around discussion of waivers, accountability and budgets. The result is a transformed, universally-designed classroom where all students can learn. Will we ever catch up for time lost?

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Pop-up social media spaces and hashtags, such as #remoteteaching , #CovidCampus , and the Educator Temporary School Closure for Online Learning Facebook group, feature numerous posts and discussions about digital tools, resources, and apps for remote teaching. Students look for whether tools have accessibility statements or policies (i.e.,

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Bonnie Hemrick, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Oregon State University, helped frame issues of student well-being and resilience. Dr. Emily Tarconish, a teaching professor in the College of Education, contributed her deep knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessible course design.

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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. References Billings, Dianne M., and Judith A.

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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. References Billings, Dianne M., and Judith A.

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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.,

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Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

In his book, Pedagogy of the Oppressed , he discussed his ideas about education as a collaborative process where both the educator and the learner work together to create knowledge and learn from one another. “The Reflectors prefer learning through observation, reflection, taking notes, or engaging in reflective discussions.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion. Discuss the need to broaden participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in your department/college. link] Waitoller, F.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary. In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Learning spaces I. Ensure images have descriptive alt texts.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary. In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Learning spaces I. Ensure images have descriptive alt texts.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

In his book, Pedagogy of the Oppressed , he discussed his ideas about education as a collaborative process where both the educator and the learner work together to create knowledge and learn from one another. “The Reflectors prefer learning through observation, reflection, taking notes, or engaging in reflective discussions.

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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.,

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

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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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Part 2 discusses how you can redesign assignments using the TRUST model to serve as a pedagogical tool. It stands for: Transparency Real World Applications Universal Design for Learning Social Knowledge Construction Trial and Error Transparency refers to making the purpose and requirements for the assignment as clear as possible.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Part 2 discusses how you can redesign assignments using the TRUST model to serve as a pedagogical tool. It stands for: Transparency Real World Applications Universal Design for Learning Social Knowledge Construction Trial and Error Transparency refers to making the purpose and requirements for the assignment as clear as possible.

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Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Introduction Generative AI in higher education has been widely discussed following the record-breaking uptake of ChatGPT in November 2022 (Dwivedi et al., The paid version of ChatGPT has been continually upgraded and can also create and read images, transcribe voice conversations, and create code in multiple languages (OpenAI, n.d.).

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

The launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) large language model ChatGPT was met with both enthusiasm (“Wow! ChatGPT was just the first in a wave of new AI tools designed to mimic human communication via text. In the following section, I will discuss each of these points. Banning AI chatbots can exacerbate the digital divide.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

The launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) large language model ChatGPT was met with both enthusiasm (“Wow! ChatGPT was just the first in a wave of new AI tools designed to mimic human communication via text. In the following section, I will discuss each of these points. Banning AI chatbots can exacerbate the digital divide.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before discussing this in earnest, a few terms are important to know. A study conducted in 2017 (Ng) demonstrated the value of descriptive hyperlinks and stated everyone can benefit from universal design. OER stands for open educational resources; these are open resources with Creative Commons Licenses applied to them.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before discussing this in earnest, a few terms are important to know. A study conducted in 2017 (Ng) demonstrated the value of descriptive hyperlinks and stated everyone can benefit from universal design. OER stands for open educational resources; these are open resources with Creative Commons Licenses applied to them.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Bonnie Hemrick, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Oregon State University, helped frame issues of student well-being and resilience. Dr. Emily Tarconish, a teaching professor in the College of Education, contributed her deep knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessible course design.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I’ll discuss many times throughout the term that we can demonstrate our positive bedside manner and how it may look in the various types of class formats. This style can immediately engage students and it supports Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and student equity. If you haven’t already, try a “visual syllabus.”

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I’ll discuss many times throughout the term that we can demonstrate our positive bedside manner and how it may look in the various types of class formats. This style can immediately engage students and it supports Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and student equity. If you haven’t already, try a “visual syllabus.”

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98

Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 6, 2025

Practice 2: Language-Affirming Pedagogy When we talk about “diversity,” that includes language. In this article by New York teacher Andrea Castellano, who is also a member of our staff at Cult of Pedagogy, you can learn about specific teaching moves that will support and affirm students’ language use.

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