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Universal Design for Learning: What is it? Why use?

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Today, we offer one more: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences that can accommodate individual learning differences. It is based on the idea that no one-size-fits-all.

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Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education

eSchool News

In fact, one in five schools reported being understaffed for their existing special education programs in fall of 2023. It is a genuinely alternative, inclusive model for education. But more importantly, it’s an example of what’s possible when we are willing to radically rethink education and build a community around students’ needs.

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Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

Catlin Tucker

In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of international educators in Dubai grappling with these challenges.

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11 resources to avoid the summer slide

eSchool News

The summer slide, summer brain drain, summer learning loss–whatever you call it, it’s of even more concern to parents and educators with COVID thrown in the mix. It’s fair to say students have more than earned their impending summer breaks. “The Summer is a great time to keep students current with their STEM skills.

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10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students

eSchool News

New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online. UDL is tough enough in a face-to-face environment, but the real challenge might be how to implement the principles in an online world where students’ abilities and learning styles differ drastically.

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How to use UDL-inspired technology to reengage students

eSchool News

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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Summarized transcription versus real-time captioning: What’s best?

eSchool News

While K-12 schools and higher-ed institutions have spent considerable effort adhering to accessibility standards (and should be applauded for that effort), one in four lawsuits in education center around accessibility. Thus, the focus on captioning–a requirement in K-12 and higher education–has intensified.