Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Last week, I participated in a panel discussion with Jay McTighe and Tony Frontier on leading in an era of artificial intelligence. Before AI, designing for learner variability was an arduous process that may have felt unsustainable. During the conversation, we discussed AI’s potential to transform education.

Blended Learning 392

Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Utilizing the AiiCE tenets , which recommend taking approaches that are responsive to student identities (Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education, 2023) we will suggest steps towards inclusive education pedagogy with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and generative AI thought partners.

Education 306

Education Evaluation Science Accessibility 306

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

In most cases, teachers may only need to provide different opportunities and multiple means of engagement to increase participation. In some cases, children traumatized by the pandemic struggle with mental health issues. Motivating students starts with building a positive learning environment. Each student approaches learning uniquely.

Technology 269

Technology Motivation Learning Styles Students 269

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Technology: Topic boards that give students simple options to respond to questions by selecting “yes,” “no,” or “maybe,” thinking about Universal Design elements and giving students a variety of ways to respond so that participation is easy for everyone.

Students 279

Students Communication Languages Language 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This service aims to convey a speaker’s intended meaning in as few words as possible so that a reader can quickly understand the information and participate in the discussion. This not only aligns with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles but also showcases a commitment to inclusive education.

Disabilities 278

Disabilities Learning Styles Lecturing Accessibility 278

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

The project was created by the Every Learner Everywhere network, the Online Learning Consortium and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. Disclosure: EdSurge is a participant in the network. The answer to this question will help identify the right class materials, activities and assessments to use.

Course Evaluations 196

Course Evaluations Instructors Evaluation Universal Design 196

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The Universal Design Learning (UDL) framework is one of the approaches using scientific insights to help classrooms adapt to meet different learning styles. The workshop UDL: Designing for Learner Variability aims to help participants learn the basics and enrich their lesson designs to help all students.

Learning Styles 181

Learning Styles Universal Design Students Culture 181

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?

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Quality Is Key Educators seek engaging, hands-on, interactive content that allows students to participate fully and think critically throughout the learning process. Teachers are supported with research-based instructional strategies designed to increase student engagement as they make meaningful connections with content.

Textbooks 218

Textbooks Student Engagement Universal Design Study 218

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

We, as an education community, must commit to the principles of Universal Design for Learning for the benefit of all learners. For EALA, this is a clear signal that we, as an education community, must commit to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for the benefit of all learners.

Disabilities 175

Disabilities Universal Design Special Education English 175

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

So, we incorporated principles like Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to ensure cultural relevancy and inclusivity, created project prompts around climate change and mental well-being and designed professional learning and curriculum supports to emphasize our district’s priorities.

STEM 188

STEM Learning Science Learning Outcomes 188

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. This is a great way for me to get feedback and have students participate in the discussion without raising their hand.

Education 191

Education Languages Language Disabilities 191

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Build on open content Instructional designer Rayane Fayed shared a simple, strong recommendation: “Build content based on existing open educational resources.” This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants.

eLearning 151

eLearning Instructors Participation Discussions 151

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2023

One group of students used AI in education, which helps children get personalized learning experiences such as through a Universal Design for Learning approach. Students can better understand complex concepts and thus improve their academic performance.

Ethics 194

Ethics Students Feedback Disabilities 194

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2018

Many educators know it as the building blocks behind Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. Students who may not be comfortable participating in whole-group activities may be more inclined to participate via pre-recorded video. Such an approach is nothing new. it’s OK for a learner to disengage during an activity.

Mobile Devices 167

Mobile Devices Motivation Writing Assignments 167

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. Engagement: Incorporating interactive and multimedia elements to make lessons more dynamic and captivating, fostering student interest and participation.

Learning 258

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 258

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Over multiple semesters, more than 2,000 students voluntarily participated in IRB-approved surveys and follow-up interviews. Bonnie Hemrick, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Oregon State University, helped frame issues of student well-being and resilience. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations.

Disabilities 54

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 54

Faculty Focus

JULY 14, 2024

Online Accessibility: The institution removes geographical and practical obstacles from the program by providing distance education, enabling participants to juggle their studies with personal and professional obligations without having to pay for extra travel expenses. OER and No/Low-Cost Textbooks: The program makes significant use of both.

Teaching Assistants 110

Teaching Assistants Textbooks Special Education Education 110

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) Discuss the need to broaden participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in your department/college. Participate in on- and off-campus events that promote disability acceptance and inclusive practices.

Accessibility 75

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 75

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” Learning spaces I.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” Learning spaces I.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

The principles of Universal Design for Learning recommend that educators provide students with multiple ways to engage in their courses, including the ways in which information is presented to them. Encourage student participation. Use a variety of methods for sharing information.

Teaching 119

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

This may be analog (doing experiments in a lab, for example) or digital (participating in simulations, taking a virtual field trip, responding to interactive content). Students participate in simulations, get tested for understanding, are encouraged to reflect on what they learn, and collaborate with others during their journey.

Multiple Choice Questions 127

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 127

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 104

Technology Universal Design Learning Writing 104

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

The principles of Universal Design for Learning recommend that educators provide students with multiple ways to engage in their courses, including the ways in which information is presented to them. Encourage student participation. Use a variety of methods for sharing information.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 14, 2024

Online Accessibility: The institution removes geographical and practical obstacles from the program by providing distance education, enabling participants to juggle their studies with personal and professional obligations without having to pay for extra travel expenses. OER and No/Low-Cost Textbooks: The program makes significant use of both.

Teaching Assistants 97

Teaching Assistants Textbooks Special Education Education 97

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. My favorite thing to do is having students invite others to participate in the assignment.

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. My favorite thing to do is having students invite others to participate in the assignment.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Students participate as they choose to and are accountable for meeting course demands regardless of the delivery mode they select. Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Content should incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and offer choices to students.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

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.

Languages 106

Languages Language Universal Design Motivation 106

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Students participate as they choose to and are accountable for meeting course demands regardless of the delivery mode they select. Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Content should incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and offer choices to students.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2019

All of these solutions have come to fruition based on, first, the concept of universal design and, second, the idea that technology can be used in innovative ways to enhance life in practically any way possible. Adapting Physical Learning Spaces.

Accessibility 90

Accessibility Disabilities Internet Education 90

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Access: Building Bridges to Opportunity Accessible Course Design Accessibility in online education goes beyond compliance with legal requirements.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Over multiple semesters, more than 2,000 students voluntarily participated in IRB-approved surveys and follow-up interviews. Bonnie Hemrick, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Oregon State University, helped frame issues of student well-being and resilience. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations.

Disabilities 64

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 64

Catlin Tucker

MAY 27, 2025

Dr. Brandee Ramirez So I currently am an AI Tosa teacher on special assignment, who focuses on universal design learning. They participated. Dr Catlin Tucker So I’m curious to kind of have you share a little bit about what you’re currently working on? You’re good. It’s good. Everybody was here.

Schools 195

Schools Coaching Fairness Technology 195

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

2016); however, the model should be accompanied by a course design that applies the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to augment accessibility. The Hyflex model becomes more effective when accompanied by a course design that uses the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework. CAST (2018).

Universal Design 116

Universal Design Course Design Learning Syllabus 116