k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

Through the use of AI we can increase our ability to personalise learning and provide timely feedback to students. In addition as we plan for learning AI can help inspire us to consider our planning through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Achievement 228

Achievement Learning Outcomes Culture Universal Design 228

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. Collaborating with youth requires creating a safe, supportive environment that encourages open communication and feedback.

Ethics 200

Ethics Students Feedback Disabilities 200

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Each semester, the surveys were refined based on student feedback and changing classroom dynamics. Bonnie Hemrick, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Oregon State University, helped frame issues of student well-being and resilience. These findings dont argue against academic rigor.

Disabilities 55

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 55

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. This is a great way for me to get feedback and have students participate in the discussion without raising their hand.

Education 199

Education Languages Language Disabilities 199

Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

One thing that most educators can agree on is that methods of teaching and learning ought to be revisited—AI must be embraced and the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and culturally response pedagogies no longer remain a choice. Collaboration in creating the teaching is at the core of new, yet very old, pedagogy.

Learning Styles 116

Learning Styles Teaching Feedback Teachers 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

One thing that most educators can agree on is that methods of teaching and learning ought to be revisited—AI must be embraced and the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and culturally response pedagogies no longer remain a choice. Collaboration in creating the teaching is at the core of new, yet very old, pedagogy.

Learning Styles 98

Learning Styles Teaching Feedback Teachers 98

k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

Through the use of AI we can increase our ability to personalise learning, feedback to students, and ensure that as we plan for learning, we are inspired to consider our planning through the lens of Universal Design for Learning 9UDL. What do you believe are the most important qualities for an effective educator and leader?

Achievement 130

Achievement Learning Outcomes Culture Universal Design 130

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

I also believe in using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for designing instruction that meets the diverse needs of all students. In summary, my philosophy of teaching is centered on student-centered approaches, universal design for learning, active learning, and the importance of assessment.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Ask a colleague to informally observe your teaching and provide constructive feedback on your work of being an inclusive teacher. Implement a universally designed framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people.

Accessibility 77

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 77

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). The Universal Design movement came into existence as a response to this research by leading thinkers in the engineering and design professions.

Technology 104

Technology Universal Design Learning Writing 104

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

I also believe in using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for designing instruction that meets the diverse needs of all students. In summary, my philosophy of teaching is centered on student-centered approaches, universal design for learning, active learning, and the importance of assessment.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

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).

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

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).

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Each semester, the surveys were refined based on student feedback and changing classroom dynamics. Bonnie Hemrick, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Oregon State University, helped frame issues of student well-being and resilience. These findings dont argue against academic rigor.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 64

Elevate k12

JUNE 24, 2024

The crisis in public education is widening student achievement gaps, causing a dangerous feedback loop that disproportionately affects Black students, low-income students , and students with special educational needs. Administrative tools can save time on planning, grading, and feedback. What do they want to learn about?

Education 52

Education Learning Styles Special Education Feedback 52

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. All of these aspects of writing benefit from dedicated class time, access to peer support, and teacher feedback.

Writing 261

Writing English Blended Learning Art 261

Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 6, 2025

Popularized by educator and author Chris Emdin and built into the Street Data protocol, these are informal conversations between a teacher and a small group of students with the goal of giving feedback to the teacher and co-generating a plan of action, often around a focused topic or set of questions.

Teaching 76

Teaching Culture Languages Language 76