Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

” I remember questioning how effective those sessions would be at improving teaching and learning. They demonstrate the efficiency and simplicity with which these tools generate lists of questions, create quick assessments, and plan lessons or entire units.

Blended Learning 392

Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

During an edWeb webinar , visual strategist and speech language pathologist Linda Hodgdon shared five tips to help students with autism begin the school year successfully. Lauren Stafford, vice president of Research and Instructional Design at Monarch Teaching Technologies (MTT), offered technology tips to support each of the five strategies.

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Students Communication Language Languages 279

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. By encouraging students to delve deeply into their work and the feedback they receive, these three questions pave the way for enhanced understanding, growth, and academic success.

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Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

To that last question, Sean Arnold, a STEM coach and special educator for the New York City Department of Education, has a suggestion. What is Universal Design for Learning? Sean Arnold : I’ll say that in my context of being in New York City schools, Universal Design for Learning just looks like good teaching.

Universal Design 215

Universal Design Students Special Education Language 215

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

We heard from Albat and Stephanie Del Tufo, assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, who studies individual differences in learning, language and literacy. They also addressed audience questions about how to get faculty motivated to adjust their courses to improve accessibility.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

There's one fundamental question that I ask myself, and it's always, “How do I create a content lesson so that it is engaging for all learners?” Meeks: There's one fundamental question that I ask myself, and it's always, “How do I create a content lesson so that it is engaging for all learners?” How does she do it? That was huge!

Education 200

Education Language Languages Disabilities 200

Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

As schools, teachers and families face the shock of abruptly shifting to online education, one small question has been how to shift these read alouds to Zoom, Facebook, Google Hangouts and YouTube, the spaces where many classes continue to meet. The short answer is, well, yes. In the U.S.,

Reading 218

Reading Fairness Teachers Disabilities 218

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

As an education community, we are beginning to understand the depth of the pandemic’s impact, especially on our students of color, our English Language learners and our students with disabilities. We, as an education community, must commit to the principles of Universal Design for Learning for the benefit of all learners.

Disabilities 186

Disabilities Universal Design Special Education English 186

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This project started with a deceptively simple question: What arent our students telling us? I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change. Not because they lacked courage, but because they didnt feel invited to speak.

Disabilities 53

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 53

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

We asked the same questions to more than 1,000 special educators and they added feeling exhausted, frustrated and confused. 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.

Disabilities 213

Disabilities Distance Learning Special Education Students 213

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2024

In response to research claims that Logo, a programming language for children, didn’t work for learning, Papert wrote: This [technocentric] tendency shows up in questions like “what is the effect of the computer on cognitive development?” Culturally responsive learning and universal design for learning could only help these pursuits.

Culture 213

Culture Cognitive Development Research Methods Study 213

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Over the past weeks, readers have asked us many questions about the impact of the coronavirus on education in many different areas, from admissions to advice for young children, from salaries to student privacy and whether school closures actually work. Tony Wan (March 16, 2020) General Questions Should schools close?

Schools 176

Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 176

Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Challenging the assumptions about how we approach instructional design is one of the goals of a new graduate degree program at Georgetown University ; we hope to help students explore new ways of thinking about learning design, educational technology, and integrated and inclusive pedagogies in higher education.

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Interdisciplinary Ethics Learning Learning Styles 163

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.

Learning 110

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 110

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

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.

Learning 110

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 110

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.,

Learning 109

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 109

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

Be open and welcome student questions. Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Implement a universally designed framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion.

Accessibility 70

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 70

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 103

Technology Universal Design Learning Writing 103

Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Despite my familiarity with all of the ISTE Standards, I have found that I am thinking much more deeply about the ISTE Standards for Educators as I go through this process with my cohort (which I appreciate)… One of our activities asked us to reflect on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines.

Language 112

Language Languages Universal Design Motivation 112

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

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

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.,

Learning 91

Learning Universal Design Fairness Course Design 91

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 29, 2024

It was not uncommon for Shawn to throw chairs, push over desks, or shout “colorful language” at his peers and teachers. When he questioned me, I would say things like, “ Nah, I’d rather just hang out and talk with you today. ” When Shawn would scream at me, I would talk in a hushed tone. The louder he got, the more quietly I spoke.

Math 112

Math Testing Learning Failure 112

Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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.). We have created a set of guiding questions to serve as a framework for developing your approach to generative AI. 2023; Gordon, 2023).

Ethics 102

Ethics Multidisciplinary Course Design Confidentiality 102

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Professors can also design microlectures so that they inform the class content. For example, a professor could have students watch a microlecture and submit questions before class so that they know what to review or address at the start of class (Scagnoli, 2012). Morgantown: West Virginia University Press. link] Tobin, Thomas J.,

Instructors 131

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 131

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

This project started with a deceptively simple question: What arent our students telling us? I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change. Not because they lacked courage, but because they didnt feel invited to speak.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 64

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A study conducted in 2017 (Ng) demonstrated the value of descriptive hyperlinks and stated everyone can benefit from universal design. Evidence of equitable OER includes: accessible PDF versions, compatible with screen readers, accessible technologies used, sensitive language (UNESCO), and considering diverse guidelines (Zhang et al.,

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Exams Learning Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Professors can also design microlectures so that they inform the class content. For example, a professor could have students watch a microlecture and submit questions before class so that they know what to review or address at the start of class (Scagnoli, 2012). Morgantown: West Virginia University Press. link] Tobin, Thomas J.,

Instructors 98

Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A study conducted in 2017 (Ng) demonstrated the value of descriptive hyperlinks and stated everyone can benefit from universal design. Evidence of equitable OER includes: accessible PDF versions, compatible with screen readers, accessible technologies used, sensitive language (UNESCO), and considering diverse guidelines (Zhang et al.,

Accessibility 90

Accessibility Exams Learning Peer Review 90

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attach your class syllabus (if ready) Encourage students to reach out to you if they have any questions and identify the best method for them to do this—email, phone, Learning Management System, etc. This style can immediately engage students and it supports Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and student equity.

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Attach your class syllabus (if ready) Encourage students to reach out to you if they have any questions and identify the best method for them to do this—email, phone, Learning Management System, etc. This style can immediately engage students and it supports Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and student equity.

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Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98

Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 6, 2025

She recently wrote about this same question in a piece for EdWeek.) Putting It Into Action Set aside time to ask students open-ended questions about their experiences in your classroom. Practice 2: Language-Affirming Pedagogy When we talk about “diversity,” that includes language.

Teaching 76

Teaching Culture Language Languages 76