Category: UDL – Universal Design for All
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Transforming Your Teaching Practice with Universal Design for Learning
by Mary E. Pettit, NBCT, Ed.D In the ever-evolving landscape of education, teachers are frequently bombarded with new initiatives, strategies, and frameworks promising to enhance student learning. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and skeptical when yet another program is introduced, leading to the misconception that Universal Design for Learning (UDL),…
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Workshop Offerings
🌟 Exciting News for Educators! 🌟 I’m thrilled to announce my newest workshops focused on Universal Digital Literacy Solutions for K-12 students! These sessions are designed specifically for teachers and administrators, offering informative, interactive, and inspirational experiences. In these workshops, you can expect: Engaging Content: I’ll cover essential digital literacy…
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UDL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT #5
Incorporating audiobooks as a Universal Digital Literacy option (using a UDL framework) can be a valuable approach to enhance accessibility and inclusivity. Here’s how the elements of an audiobook can be leveraged within UDL: Accessibility Considerations: Personalization and Customization: By integrating the anatomy of an audiobook into a UDL framework,…
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UDL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT #4
The Dangers of a Digital Divide According to the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP), the digital divide is a critical issue that aligns with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. It refers to the gap between individuals and communities who have access to modern information and communication technologies and…
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Top 7 EdTech Tools: How UDL & Digital Technologies Can Bridge the Digital Divide
Dear Fellow UDL-ers, Before you scroll through the edtech tools and resources that support UDL guidelines, can you guess what I rated the #1 edtech tool? I can not promote all of these edtech tools enough but I caution educators to consider their use in an engaging plan to promote…
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UDL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT #3
Mary E. Pettit, NBCT, Ed.D, May 23, 2024 Ideas for Using Audiobooks as Part of a Universal Digital Literacy Design In line with Universal Design for Learning, incorporating audiobooks is an effective way to provide multiple means of representation and support diverse literacy needs in grades 3-5. The use of…
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Debunking the Myths: It’s Time to Unveil the Truth About Audiobooks & Break Down Barriers to Learning!
May 21, 2024 by Dr. Mary E. Pettit There are several misconceptions about using audiobooks as a way to consume written content: False, False, False! If you model how to listen and journal, amazing things will happen! ~Dr. Mary E. Pettit, 5th Grade Teacher & Advocate of Universal Digital Literacy…
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Backward Chaining: A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Approach to Writing Instruction
The use of a Backward Chaining technique to teach writing may just change the way you feel about the writing process and result in student autonomy, access, and self-efficacy! (5 min read time)
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Will it be a “Mindful” or “Mindfull” School Year? Fifth Grader, Daniela Rivas, Illustrates an External vs. Internal Locus of Control and its Impact on Learning.
Julian Rotter’s Locus of Control theory explores how individuals perceive control over life outcomes, impacting their choices and efforts. Research indicates that those with an internal locus experience healthier, more confident lives. Educators, facing high stress, may shift from internal to external locus, but mindfulness can help regain control. A…
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Goal Setting, Reverse Planning, & “I Can Statements”: a Demonstration by 5th Grader & Guest Blogger, Cassandra Comeau.
Goal setting is like charting an educational journey and navigating through the terrain of invisible barriers that prevent learning. Ultimately, starting with the end goal in mind and reverse engineering a plan will create a pathway to success and achievement. (1 min read)
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