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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

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At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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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? Absolutely.

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The Impact of Creativity on College and Career Readiness

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Donna Caldwell, a senior solutions consultant for Adobe Education, says this is partly a result of the demand for innovation. Fielding encourages teachers to dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a research-based framework that embraces creative solutions while removing learning barriers.

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PleIQ: the interactive smart toy that fosters multiple intelligences through Augmented Reality

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All learning activities are Common Core and Universal Design for Learning (UDL); any teacher in the US or abroad can experience the next ed-tech frontier of augmented reality in their classrooms. Teachers and parents both have access to progress monitoring data that shows exactly where your children are growing.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

Cool Cat Teacher

Forming Community Partnerships to Access Educational Resources In this course for school leaders, you will explore methods for seeking out and partnering with community members to gain a variety of resources for your school. Education Technology Accessibility for All Students. As educators, we want what’s best for our students!

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

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As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation. from Durham University, a PGCE from UCL, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Design Thinking & Innovation from MIT. It's not as powerful or robust as Midjourney or DALL·E , but it's accessible to students.

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10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

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Go to [link] to receive free 60-day access to all of Defined Learning’s PBL resources. For my first project, I’m working with 3D Printers and Innovation. With over 300 different performance tasks (and over 1200 products students could create), in my review of this site, I found Defined Learning easy to use. All opinions are my own.

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