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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

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MAY 31, 2023

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. Teachers can offer different ways for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills.

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Standard-aligned Rubrics: Assessing Progress Toward Firm Goals While Allowing for Flexible Means

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

You can allow them to write an argumentative essay, 2) prepare and engage in a live debate with a classmate, or 3) record an argumentative speech. argumentative essay, live debate, or recorded speech). Suppose you align the criteria with the learning objectives you crafted from your target standards.

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So you think you understand UDL?

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

I thought I had a pretty good handle on universal design for learning (UDL), but after chatting with Katie Novak , Ed.D., Ten to fifteen years ago, the whole class would read The Old Man and the Sea, analyze how Santiago develops over the course of the text, and write an essay. I realize I didn’t understand the framework at all.

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How to create inclusive learning environments with UDL

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

To create inclusive learning environments, educators can leverage the principles of Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ). What is Universal Design for Learning? For example, learners could have the option to write an essay or choose to present it orally.

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

writing an essay, completing a multimedia project, tackling a performance task). You can learn more about universally designing blended learning to give students more agency in my book UDL and Blended Learning or by taking my online, self-paced courses. Consuming new information (e.g., Looking for additional resources?

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How to Serve Students With Special Needs From Afar

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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. Listen to the audio below or check out the full video on YouTube.

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With Innovation and Empathy, Remote Learning Becomes Accessible for All Students

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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?

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Essential Considerations for Addressing the Possibility of AI-Driven Cheating, Part 2

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AUGUST 3, 2023

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. Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. link] Canales, A. 2023, April 17).

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Essential Considerations for Addressing the Possibility of AI-Driven Cheating, Part 2

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

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. Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. link] Canales, A. 2023, April 17).

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Feedback as a Dialogue

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

My primary goal is to promote accessibility and implement universal design for learning (UDL), offering diverse avenues for learners to interact with and obtain content. For example, creating an outline that eventually leads to some type of media, such as an essay or a podcast.

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Essential Considerations for Addressing the Possibility of AI-Driven Cheating, Part 1

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

It might be tempting to turn to low-tech options for assessments, such as oral exams and handwritten essays, as a way to prevent cheating with AI. Or, an English language learner who relies on an app to translate words as they write essays. Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. link] Canales, A.

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Essential Considerations for Addressing the Possibility of AI-Driven Cheating, Part 1

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

It might be tempting to turn to low-tech options for assessments, such as oral exams and handwritten essays, as a way to prevent cheating with AI. Or, an English language learner who relies on an app to translate words as they write essays. Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. link] Canales, A.

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Five Tips for Helping Post-Secondary Students Overcome Failure

Faculty Focus

JULY 23, 2023

This essay provides tips which are backed by empirical research to help students who are facing challenges to stay motivated and focused when “Plan A” does not work out as planned. Perceived social support as predictor of university adjustment and academic achievement amongst first year undergraduates in a Malaysian public university.

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Five Tips for Helping Post-Secondary Students Overcome Failure

Faculty Focus

JULY 23, 2023

This essay provides tips which are backed by empirical research to help students who are facing challenges to stay motivated and focused when “Plan A” does not work out as planned. Perceived social support as predictor of university adjustment and academic achievement amongst first year undergraduates in a Malaysian public university.

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Leading AI Implementation: Building an Inclusive, Integrated Approach to Emerging Tech in Schools with Dr. Brandee Ramirez

Catlin Tucker

MAY 27, 2025

Dr. Brandee Ramirez So I currently am an AI Tosa teacher on special assignment, who focuses on universal design learning. We have to think, you know, is an essay the right thing? Yeah, if it can help us, alleviate some of those mundane tasks that are like, okay, I don’t need to spend reading 170 essays like, you know.

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Five Tips for Helping Post-Secondary Students Overcome Failure

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