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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is based on a scientific understanding of how people learn. The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Engagement. Sustaining Effort and Persistence.

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Shift to Leveraging Formative Assessment for Metacognition

Catlin Tucker

How can formative assessment data help students to develop their metacognitive skills? These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced. Formative assessments are ongoing assessments embedded throughout the learning process.

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Shifting from Time-consuming Teacher-led Workflows to Sustainable Student-led Workflows

Catlin Tucker

As a result, they are not developing their metacognitive, critical thinking, and self-regulatory skills; all of which are critical to success both in the classroom and beyond. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

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Shift to Providing Feedback as Students Work

Catlin Tucker

How can pulling feedback into the classroom help students develop confidence and improve their self-regulation skills? Supports skill development and mastery of concepts. Supports skill development and mastery of concepts. Enhances metacognitive skills, such as self-regulation and self-monitoring.

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

What: Teaching techniques designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with varied needs, skills, abilities, and language proficiencies. Differentiating the content, or how students access knowledge, understanding, and skills. There are three main ways to approach differentiation. text, video, audio recordings).

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How and When to Give Feedback

Catlin Tucker

Process feedback is vital in enhancing student learning by honing their metacognitive skills , guiding their efforts, boosting motivation, and fostering a growth mindset. They understand that mistakes and setbacks are part of the learning process and opportunities for growth rather than indicators of inadequacy.

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