Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What: Teaching techniques designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with varied needs, skills, abilities, and language proficiencies. 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.

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eSchool News

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., In English language arts, students need to analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot. Novak, author of UDL Now!

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

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. University of Rochester Office of Disability Resources, adapted with permissions. link] Waitoller, F.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Teachers identified the following factors that might create barriers: audio processing disorders, poor vision, attention deficit, distractions and day dreams, headache or illness, language proficiency, etc. Summer Learning Opportunities.

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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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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We teach beautifully diverse groups of students with various skill levels, needs, language proficiencies, and learning preferences. Before AI, designing for learner variability was an arduous process that may have felt unsustainable.

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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. This way, students have auditory and visual input—more than just one mode.

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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. This way, students have auditory and visual input—more than just one mode.

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

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Prior knowledge, interests, learning styles, language skills, and physical abilities affect a child’s aptitude for learning and achievement. Each student approaches learning uniquely. Meeting children where they are and differentiating instruction can mean the difference between a fully engaged learner and a passive learner who tunes out.

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Technology Motivation Learning Styles Students 271

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.

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Disabilities Universal Design Special Education English 184

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. Jennifer, as an instructional designer, are there particular concerns that you look out for?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2025

It has the potential to remove barriers related to language, processing, pacing, physical access, and more while giving students more control over how they learn and demonstrate understanding. For coaches, it means supporting colleagues in designing lessons that align with flexible models and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

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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. And we were able to show them, with accessibility settings, how to change their language. How does she do it?

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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. Actionable feedback goes beyond pointing out errors; it provides concrete suggestions for how to correct those errors and make progress.

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k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

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). Through the use of AI we can increase our ability to personalise learning and provide timely feedback to students. Empathy, integrity, vision, and adaptability are essential qualities.

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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. Students can better understand complex concepts and thus improve their academic performance.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

The result is a transformed, universally-designed classroom where all students can learn. Teachers and parents should use “we” language when speaking with students to reiterate that we are all united in our directions and decisions. We can promote teacher-parent-student solidarity.

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

Reading aloud, through digital tools and in person, is consistent with a vision of educational universal design. It puts students with different personal circumstances, including family situation, level of preparation, language competency, disability and health, on a better footing to enjoy equitable access to their education.

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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.

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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. Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

alternative keyboard input, text resizing, language complexity), through these initial reviews my students discovered that far too many digital tools are not fully accessible. Educators should also use the Universal Design for Learning framework from CAST as a guide for creating inclusive educational experiences for remote learners.

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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.,

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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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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.

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Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 109

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.

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Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 108

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary. In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Learning spaces I. Ensure images have descriptive alt texts.

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary. In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Learning spaces I. Ensure images have descriptive alt texts.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

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. Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning.

Learning Styles 98

Learning Styles Teaching Feedback Teachers 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Bonnie Hemrick, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Oregon State University, helped frame issues of student well-being and resilience. Dr. Emily Tarconish, a teaching professor in the College of Education, contributed her deep knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessible course design.

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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.,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? For more information, Del Tufo recommends the universal design for learning research of Anne Meyer and David Rose.

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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.

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