Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

reduces the time teachers spend grading because they simply mark the language on the rubric and do not have to write additional feedback to justify a score. 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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Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Creating a classroom in the service of social justice (The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, 2008) requires a profound understanding of the impact of human diversity on teaching and learning (Cushner et al., Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Jennifer E.

Accessibility 89

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 89

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

” I remember questioning how effective those sessions would be at improving teaching and learning. The piece of the design puzzle missing for me is how educators can use these AI tools to architect student-centered learning experiences that better meet the specific needs of learners.

Blended Learning 392

Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, educators across the country and around the world have been tasked with shifting to emergency remote teaching—a move from in-person to remote classes made necessary by pressing circumstances. With this rapid push to remote teaching, educators may be jumping into the use of digital technologies too fast.

Teaching 218

Teaching Disabilities Evaluation Internet 218

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.

Blended Learning 518

Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

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 Languages Language 279

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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Universal Design Students Lecturing Social Studies 236

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

About 14 percent of all public school students receive special education services, and for many of them the switch to remote learning has been difficult on families and the schools that teach them every day. What is Universal Design for Learning? How are schools adjusting? What resources are they turning to?

Universal Design 214

Universal Design Students Special Education Languages 214

Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

The teacher and the taught together create the teaching” is a remarkable quote that summarizes his philosophy and long inspired my teaching (Freire, 1968). Today, Freire’s teaching is not only relevant but necessary to adopt as we witness the transformation of teaching and learning.

Learning Styles 116

Learning Styles Teaching Feedback Teachers 116

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching. Luckily our team had a lot of resources already put out there for them, but we did do a special curation of those on a teaching and learning continuity page.

Accessibility 217

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 217

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. Then, as I'm teaching from my Google Slides, their response is going to be on Padlet. How does she do it?

Education 199

Education Languages Language Disabilities 199

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Faculty members need a philosophy of teaching statement when applying for jobs and throughout their time in higher education. Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed. What language do you use?

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

Kim is an IB Educator and has led national teaching and learning projects in New Zealand. Kim holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, Bachelor’s Degrees in both Education and Social Science, and Diplomas in Teaching and Management, is an Independent Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Consultant, and a Cognitive Coach.

Achievement 228

Achievement Learning Outcomes Culture Universal Design 228

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 184

Disabilities Universal Design Special Education English 184

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.

Technology 269

Technology Motivation Learning Styles Students 269

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. Technology as a Tool for Transformation Technology alone wont transform teaching and learning, but how we use it can.

Technology 277

Technology Learning Feedback Coaching 277

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 prioritizing effective feedback, educators do not just teach; they prepare students for a lifetime of learning and growth. Focused and Specific: Specificity in feedback is vital.

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Faculty members need a philosophy of teaching statement when applying for jobs and throughout their time in higher education. Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed. What language do you use?

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 16, 2023

The teacher and the taught together create the teaching” is a remarkable quote that summarizes his philosophy and long inspired my teaching (Freire, 1968). Today, Freire’s teaching is not only relevant but necessary to adopt as we witness the transformation of teaching and learning.

Learning Styles 98

Learning Styles Teaching Feedback Teachers 98

Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

Materials reflecting a broadened view of the teaching mission to serve displaced students generally. Reading aloud, through digital tools and in person, is consistent with a vision of educational universal design. Overall, fair use provides a powerful tool to enable teaching and learning online.

Reading 218

Reading Fairness Teachers Disabilities 218

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

first year teacher Gavin Jenkins and New York state master teacher Mary Courtney are co-teaching 9th grade chemistry for the first time. The result is a transformed, universally-designed classroom where all students can learn. At East High School in Rochester, N.Y., We can promote teacher-parent-student solidarity.

Disabilities 213

Disabilities Distance Learning Special Education Students 213

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.

Ethics 200

Ethics Students Feedback Disabilities 200

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.

Learning 107

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 107

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

After years of teaching, I noticed how often students carried academic, emotional, and personal burdens without sharing them. From Curiosity to Campuswide Inquiry The project began in two large general education courses I teach at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: FSHN 101: The Science of Food and FSHN 120: Contemporary Nutrition.

Disabilities 53

Disabilities Course Design Students Lecturing 53

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.

Interdisciplinary 161

Interdisciplinary Learning Ethics Learning Styles 161

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.

Learning 109

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.

Learning 108

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 108

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.

Learning 91

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 91

k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

Kim is an IB Educator and has led national teaching and learning projects in New Zealand. Kim holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, Bachelor’s Degrees in both Education and Social Science, and Diplomas in Teaching and Management, is an Independent Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Consultant, and a Cognitive Coach.

Achievement 130

Achievement Learning Outcomes Culture Universal Design 130

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. Please see below for a detailed list for creating videos and online teaching resources).

Disabilities 98

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. Please see below for a detailed list for creating videos and online teaching resources).

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

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. Related Posts.

Languages 112

Languages Language Universal Design Motivation 112

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

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. I ask students to make their own copy of the document so they can check off items as they complete them.

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. I ask students to make their own copy of the document so they can check off items as they complete them.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 29, 2024

I teach in a small 6-12 independent school with my colleague and friend, Nate Wolkenhauer. Nate teaches Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. It was not uncommon for Shawn to throw chairs, push over desks, or shout “colorful language” at his peers and teachers. This teaches them that they can learn anything.

Math 113

Math Testing Learning Failure 113

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.

Schools 172

Schools Exams Disabilities Testing 172