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Universal Design for Learning: What is it? Why use?

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Today, we offer one more: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences that can accommodate individual learning differences. UDL at its core is simply good teaching.

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How to use UDL-inspired technology to reengage students

eSchool News

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

Catlin Tucker

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students

eSchool News

New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online. UDL is tough enough in a face-to-face environment, but the real challenge might be how to implement the principles in an online world where students’ abilities and learning styles differ drastically.

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Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education

eSchool News

Hope Technology School was founded, in part, because I didn’t know of any other way to make sure my own sons who have special needs had their needs met. Approaches we use, like Universal Design for Learning , embrace, rather than punish, diversity in learning styles and personality.

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Summarized transcription versus real-time captioning: What’s best?

eSchool News

As technology advances, we have seen other tools arise, including summarized transcription. The value of both for fully inclusive learning environments While summarized transcription serves as a valuable study resource, it falls short of providing the “equal experience” mandated by the ADA.

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

Collaboration is not confined by physical barriers–global learning communities connect and share insights in real-time. Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. What is smart learning in the digital age? Why is digital learning important?

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