Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. Traditional textbooks or workbooks provide limited means of interacting with information. I highlighted some of the affordances available online that can help students to manipulate digital information to make it more accessible.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 5, 2023
By linking andragogy to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines, I offer suggestions for how faculty can advance student success using them. UDL was developed by CAST (2018) as a framework for designing curricula that enables all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. References CAST (2018).
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eSchool News
JULY 28, 2022
To create inclusive learning environments, educators can leverage the principles of Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ). What is Universal Design for Learning? Students could decide whether they’d like to read that day’s material from the textbook, or view a video summarizing the content.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 5, 2023
By linking andragogy to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines, I offer suggestions for how faculty can advance student success using them. UDL was developed by CAST (2018) as a framework for designing curricula that enables all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. References CAST (2018).
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
E-textbooks: A Personalized Learning Experience or a Digital Distraction? Many turn to standards-aligned digital resources for use in the classroom as an alternative to textbooks that are not directly aligned. Sources Consulted: Picking and choosing digital content. We asked teachers what they want from edtech. Here's what they said.
Edsurge
MARCH 30, 2020
Reading aloud, through digital tools and in person, is consistent with a vision of educational universal design. Extensive readings from textbooks and other commercial learning materials, for example, should be approached with more caution. With that said, fair use is not unlimited in scope.
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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