Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. Station 2: Online Station Students spend time engaging in an asynchronous online discussion/debate about possible threats to biodiversity. This is not unusual.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Disabilities 545

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2023

By linking andragogy to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines, I offer suggestions for how faculty can advance student success using them. UDL was developed by CAST (2018) as a framework for designing curricula that enables all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. References CAST (2018).

Universal Design 124

Universal Design Learning Motivation Authentic Assessment 124

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

When I lead training sessions on blended learning models, I sometimes experience pushback from teachers concerned with the time it will take to make a video or design a station rotation. How might a whole group, real-time discussion make it challenging for some students to participate? Identify and Remove Barriers.

Blended Learning 518

Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I hope that a close examination of this approach to designing and facilitating lessons will motivate teachers to explore alternative models that free them from the front of the room. I ask them to brainstorm and discuss with colleagues the benefits and challenges of teaching using the whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

We demonstrate how teachers can leverage universally designed blended learning to position students as active agents in the classroom and create the time and space for these new workflows.

Blended Learning 466

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

But how does the concept of Universal Design Learning (UDL) fit into all this? Additionally, these digital tools need to support the means of expression through written assignments, presentations, or discussions to make the learning environment as engaging as possible. Let’s unravel these questions.

Learning 294

Learning Syllabus Universal Design Quizzes 294

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2023

By linking andragogy to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines, I offer suggestions for how faculty can advance student success using them. UDL was developed by CAST (2018) as a framework for designing curricula that enables all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. References CAST (2018).

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Universal Design Learning Motivation Authentic Assessment 98

eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2020

But the good news is that along with an inclusive mindset, there are simple strategies you can draw from Universal Design for Learning pedagogy, which emphasizes: ? Create a discussion thread in your course for students to share their experiences and feelings during the COVID-19 crisis. ? Make it fun.

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Universal Design Communication Discussions Online Learning 309

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Last week, I participated in a panel discussion with Jay McTighe and Tony Frontier on leading in an era of artificial intelligence. During the conversation, we discussed AI’s potential to transform education. Before AI, designing for learner variability was an arduous process that may have felt unsustainable.

Blended Learning 392

Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Summarized transcription: What and why Summarized transcription, a form of “speech-to-text services,” provides “meaning-for-meaning” transcriptions by summarizing the essence of a discussion or other spoken content. This not only aligns with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles but also showcases a commitment to inclusive education.

Disabilities 269

Disabilities Learning Styles Lecturing Accessibility 269

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 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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Universal Design Students Lecturing Social Studies 226

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

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.

Blended Learning 375

Blended Learning Coaching Knowledge Writing 375

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.”.

Universal Design 220

Universal Design Students Lecturing Social Studies 220

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2016

The new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for K-12 education specifically endorses Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a set of principles that require teachers and students to shift roles as they collaborate around student-driven learning paths.

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Universal Design Learning Discussions Curriculum 189

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

At the heart of effective PLCs are inquiry and reflection focused on standards-based instruction, engaging discussions on lessons that support students as they access grade-level curriculum, and exploring ways to provide students with means for expression. One such framework is Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Universal Design 187

Universal Design Curriculum Discussions Grades 187

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

After all, “it's not just enough to put materials in Blackboard if it's not going to be accessible,” says Jennifer Albat, instructional designer at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Jennifer, as an instructional designer, are there particular concerns that you look out for?

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

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.

Universal Design 215

Universal Design Students Special Education Languages 215

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Teachers using universally designed blended learning models, like the station rotation model and the playlist model , can pull feedback into the classroom, ensuring that it is timely, focused, and actionable. When a student hits a teacher check-in, they pause and conference with the teacher.

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

So what if there was a new model of university designed from scratch for 2022? The paper’s authors say they hope their work can become a starting point for discussion, rather than a rigid template. One unusual aspect of the NEI model is to encourage professors to adopt online course materials developed at other universities.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Art Internet Ethics 218

Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

Reading aloud, through digital tools and in person, is consistent with a vision of educational universal design. A teacher reads and shows two picture books to a class as part of a longer 30-minute lesson including discussion questions and context. note : On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Reading 218

Reading Fairness Teachers Disabilities 218

Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

To limit screen time, teachers can lean on Universal Design for Learning principles , which advocate for giving students different options in how they learn concepts and complete assignments, including offline activities. Quality, creative teaching is really required,” adds Trust. This is a very brief recap of the conversation.

Online Learning 216

Online Learning Interdisciplinary Lecturing Learning 216

Catlin Tucker

MAY 6, 2025

Ruba also reflects on our work together implementing Universal Design for Learning and blended learning models, and the impact these approaches have had on teacher practice and student engagement. We avoid overwhelm by placing each element purposefully in the unit design. Even reflective discussions have improved.

Blended Learning 195

Blended Learning Coaching Students Universal Design 195

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

9) Blog—Universal Design for Learning: Powering Personalized Experiences for All Students Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a parallel approach similar to personalized learning. Whether you are new to personalized learning—or a seasoned pro—I hope you’ll find them helpful as you begin the school year.

Blended Learning 165

Blended Learning Learning Schools Universal Design 165

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?

Education 197

Education Languages Language Disabilities 197

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. Some schools rushed to get laptops and tablets to students in need.

Teaching 218

Teaching Disabilities Evaluation Internet 218

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

In an earlier essay, we discussed how teachers are leaning into SEL to adapt student services and unlock opportunities that, just months ago, may have seemed impossible. Would it be easier to navigate if organized by subject or project?

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

How can institutions create a culture of collaboration to support universal design? On Tuesday, May 8 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can We Improve Accessibility Through Instructional Design? Will artificial intelligence play a role in improving accessibility?

Accessibility 126

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 126

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2023

One group of students used AI in education, which helps children get personalized learning experiences such as through a Universal Design for Learning approach. It's crucial to consider the potential impact of the AI tool on society, including issues such as privacy and bias, and involve youth in these discussions.

Ethics 199

Ethics Students Feedback Disabilities 199

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Amid my anxiety, I could not read the room during classwide discussions. As it turns out, the checklist format is a recurring accommodation given to many students with IEPs and is often discussed outside the context of special education as chunking. My first year in education, my student teaching year, was incredibly difficult.

Teachers 178

Teachers Attention Failure Disabilities 178

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

So, we incorporated principles like Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to ensure cultural relevancy and inclusivity, created project prompts around climate change and mental well-being and designed professional learning and curriculum supports to emphasize our district’s priorities.

STEM 194

STEM Learning Science Learning Outcomes 194

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Last week the #DLNchat community gathered for a thought experiment around this question: If you could design an online college degree from scratch, how would you do it? Faculty, instructional designers, administrators and entrepreneurs shared their thoughts—from first steps to long-term sustainability. That includes student services.

eLearning 148

eLearning Instructors Participation Discussions 148

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2018

Many educators know it as the building blocks behind Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. Let’s dig deeper into the three principles and discuss some real world classroom applications to lead to a more inclusive learning experience for all students. Such an approach is nothing new. It’s not all high-tech tools, though.

Mobile Devices 167

Mobile Devices Motivation Writing Assignments 167

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. This begs the question: Why don’t we trust our students?

Students 195

Students Motivation Blended Learning Critical Thinking 195

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Virtual classrooms and collaborative online platforms foster interactive discussions and group projects, transcending physical boundaries and enabling students to connect with peers globally. This skill encompasses the ability to convey ideas clearly, collaborate with others, and engage in online discussions.

Learning 254

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 254

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Our daughter is now in third grade, and we recently attended her annual meeting to discuss progress on her IEP. The school followed suit, developing an initial Individual Education Plan (IEP) and throughout the year, made a series of reactionary amendments to try to keep up with her evolving needs. Fast forward to this school year.

Special Education 209

Special Education Schools Evaluation Attention 209

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2020

“What it seems like is disabilities services providers [are] having to think about new barriers placed in an online environment,” Lalor says, such as difficulty reading text on screens or heightened anxiety from being filmed during class discussions or while taking tests.

Learning Disabilities 146

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Quizzes Exams 146

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, EdSurge podcast host Carl Hooker discussed with field experts how educators can foster creativity for college and career readiness. Fielding encourages teachers to dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a research-based framework that embraces creative solutions while removing learning barriers.

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Peer Review Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Communication 174