article thumbnail

When the Variability of All Learners Is Addressed

ED Surge

As an education community, we are beginning to understand the depth of the pandemic’s impact, especially on our students of color, our English Language learners and our students with disabilities. We, as an education community, must commit to the principles of Universal Design for Learning for the benefit of all learners.

UDL 272
article thumbnail

Model Teaching–How Today’s Educators Learn

Ask a Tech Teacher

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). Elementary Math. Student-led Classroom Management.

Teaching 367
educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

User Generated Education

We adapted the Design Thinking Process to include additional phases based on our own experiences in schools with educators and kids. The educator can assist learners in the interview process including how to develop interview questions. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL). Design Thinking and UDL Planning Tool.

UDL 110
article thumbnail

Introduction to Design Thinking for Educators Workshop

User Generated Education

I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop on design thinking for educators at the New Mexico Association for the Gifted Fall Institute. I then had the participating educators familiarize themselves with Squishy Circuits to prepare them for the upcoming design challenge and to deepen their engagement with the workshop content.

UDL 62
article thumbnail

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

STEM Education Guide

Once everyone understood her unique abilities, she went from failing to finishing elementary school at age 5. 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. Gifted Students.

UDL 52
article thumbnail

Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). He explains his specific learning needs and calls on all educators to see life from his and millions of other students’ perspective. But do educators know how to support our requirements?

article thumbnail

21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

Cool Cat Teacher

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. We have to relate to educate. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.