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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

ED Surge

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

User Generated Education

Design thinking is an approach to learning that includes considering real-world problems, research, analysis, conceiving original ideas, lots of experimentation, and sometimes building things by hand. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL). UDL was designed to reduce the barriers to the curriculum and maximize learning.

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

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All activities are carefully designed to foster a child’s curiosity and creativity. Not only is PleIQ more modern and FUN than traditional educational toys, it is also firmly rooted in educational and developmental research. Parents and teachers can best serve each child needs and strengths through play.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

Cool Cat Teacher

As a result of this webinar and some research of my own, I compiled this list which I hope will serve as a quick menu for you and the teachers at your school to select summer professional development that will help you grow and learn. (I’ve embedded the webinar below for you to review.) Understanding mental health is more important than ever.

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

Cool Cat Teacher

It's helping them be more creative. Plagiarism Concerns with AI 00;10;28;20 – 00;10;45;16 Dan Fitzpatrick I think we're going to have to get more creative with how we set assignments as well. You could have always found the research somewhere. Generative A.I. It's reducing teacher workload. You know, in education.