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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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The Impact of Creativity on College and Career Readiness

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Creativity is more than an artistic skill; it involves thinking differently, collaborating, developing solutions and communicating in a way that connects with others. Leveraging creativity in the classroom helps students develop a deeper understanding and make cross-curricular connections. And creativity is at the core of all of that.”

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How Do You Grade a Creative Assignment?

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Seeing as how art has been such a big part of Irish history and culture, I was thinking about something artistic in some way, but how on earth do I grade something creative? I want the students to do something historical, obviously—depict an event or person, perhaps—but I understand that not everyone is equally creative in the arts.

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

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The projects also teach students to build on the ideas of others, vet sources, generate questions, deeply analyze topics, and think creatively and analytically. We adapted the Design Thinking Process to include additional phases based on our own experiences in schools with educators and kids. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL).

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Teaching Strategies & Tips for Gifted Students: What You Need To Know

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Understanding what it means to be gifted and the unique challenges accompanying advanced cognitive and academic abilities can help parents and educators better support learners of all ages. One of the most fundamental ways to accommodate a broad diversity of learners is through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Gifted Students.

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Introduction to Design Thinking for Educators Workshop

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I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop on design thinking for educators at the New Mexico Association for the Gifted Fall Institute. With hundreds of potential combinations and ways to solve each Instant Challenge, the creative possibilities are endless! and some photos of the participating educators doing this challenge.

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

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Here’s an overview: PleIQ (Play-Q) is the best new educational toy that beautifully merges the physical and digital worlds to provide our children with an immersive learning experience. All activities are carefully designed to foster a child’s curiosity and creativity. Check out this school testimony from Chile!

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