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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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Model Teaching–How Today’s Educators Learn

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Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). I recently received an email from the folks at Model Teaching.

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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

ED Surge

Christopher Bugaj Assistive Technology Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools One way for educators to meet the needs of students is to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into their instructional practices. In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences. But the menu is not infinite.

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When Education Is Designed for All Learners

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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. EdSurge: How do you bring the principles of UDL into your classroom—with or without the help of technology?

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When the Variability of All Learners Is Addressed

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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. A vocal proponent of UDL, Meeks reflects on her approach to student engagement: “How do I create a content lesson so that it is engaging for all learners? [W]hen

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UDL Strategies to Help Lighten Memory Overload

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To teach students to handle all the inflow, two experts share UDL strategies that build executive function and self-regulation. The post UDL Strategies to Help Lighten Memory Overload first appeared on MiddleWeb. With so many daily classes, the working memories of adolescents get overloaded.

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

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The projects teach students how to make a stable product, use tools, think about the needs of another, solve challenges, overcome setbacks and stay motivated on a long-term problem. The projects also teach students to build on the ideas of others, vet sources, generate questions, deeply analyze topics, and think creatively and analytically.

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