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Gina Tesoriero just finished her PhD — and her research is a reminder that the best way to understand how students use AI is to just... ask them.A special education teacher turned researcher, Gina spent years watching STEM transform engagement for her most overlooked students. That spark sent her into a doctoral program studying how recent high school graduates are using tools like ChatGPT to navigate school, work, and life — including some of her own former seventh-graders, now adults.The findings? One student built herself a custom writing tutor at midnight. Another group used it to spot bias in job listings. And one case study that made Gina uncomfortable ended up teaching her the most important lesson of all: how someone uses AI tells you exactly what's missing in their learning environment.We get into neurodiversity, UDL, co-design, why AI literacy belongs in every classroom (not just the tech teacher's), and what happens when you stop policing the tool and start getting curious about the person using it.

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, your hosts continue their conversation with Jered Borup — professor at George Mason University and one of the most-cited researchers in K-12 online learning — about what AI in education is actually doing to relationships, what social presence requires when "build a video lecture" can be done by a chatbot, and why teacher burnout is the real bottleneck the field doesn't want to talk about. Borup connects his earliest 2012 work on asynchronous video to his 2025 Open Praxis research on combining AI-generated text with human-created video, and argues that AI used to offload feedback erodes the very thing online learners need: the felt sense that the teacher is real and knows them.Together, the hosts and Jered explore the conflation of social media, video games, and ed tech in the parental imagination after the pandemic; how to use AI without replacing the relational core of teaching; why one-on-one asynchronous video may build social presence more reliably than synchronous Zoom classes; the DLAC Phase 2 research agenda Borup co-authored with Michael Barbour and Kristen DeBruler; the mental-health gap between teachers and other professionals with comparable education; and Borup's one-line answer to the show's title question — that personalization and Universal Design for Learning are easier to do online than off.This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. Listen to Part 1 for the foundational ACE framework, the on-site mentor model, and the parent question.Key Topics"Emergency remote learning" vs. real online learning — what parents are still confusingSocial presence — old research, new tools (asynchronous video, AI-plus-human-video)The risk of offloading teacher feedback to AIAsynchronous one-on-one video as a relationship lever (vs. one-to-many Zoom)DLAC Research Agenda Phase 2 — what's keeping researchers up at nightTeacher mental health and the AI strain on top of pandemic strainAuthentic assessment and "we're too in love with the five-paragraph essay"Empathy as the core design move"Why distance learning?" — empowerment, personalization, UDLLinks & ResourcesJered Borup's site: https://sites.google.com/site/jeredborup/ACE Framework on EdTech Books: https://edtechbooks.org/encyclopedia/academic_communities_of_engagement_ace_frameworkA Framework for Establishing Social Presence Through the Combination of AI-generated Text with Human-created Video (Open Praxis, 2025): https://openpraxis.org/articles/10.55982/openpraxis.17.1.769Harnessing the Power of Generative AI to Support ALL Learners (Borup, Evmenova & Shin, 2024): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380570253_Harnessing_the_Power_of_Generative_AI_to_Support_ALL_LearnersDLAC Research Agenda Phase Two (Borup, Barbour & DeBruler, Sept 2025): https://www.deelac.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DLAC-Research-Agenda-Phase-2-Final-1052025.pdfBreaking Through the Screen: Practical Tips for Engaging Learners in the Online and Blended Classroom (Borup & Joan Kang Shin, National Geographic Learning): https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Through-Screen-Practical-classroom/dp/0357541855K-12 Blended Teaching open-source book series: https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended_seriesJered's Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PGs7TacAAAAJ&hl=enPart 1 of this conversation: [LINK — add when published]Guest Bio: Jered BorupJered Borup is a professor in the Division of Learning Technologies at George Mason University and co-coordinator of the Learning Technologies in Schools graduate program. His research, grounded in six years of junior-high history teaching, focuses on K-12 online and blended learning: the support communities that surround a learner, the parental role in online education, and how generative AI can extend personalized support to historically underserved students. He earned his Ph.D. in Instructional Psychology and Technology from Brigham Young University and has been recognized as one of the top 2% most-cited researchers in his field.About the HostsSeth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning and host of Why Distance Learning. Through Banyan, he designs live virtual programs that connect K-12 classrooms to global peers and expert facilitators — building the kind of structured, human-centered distance learning the podcast explores. See https://banyangloballearning.com/Allyson Mitchell works with CILC, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, to help educators implement high-quality live virtual learning experiences across grade levels. Discover more at CILC.org.

Den nye regering har fremlagt et regeringsgrundlag, hvor ordet udlændinge kun nævnes to gange. Og hvor der ikke er nogen nye, markante udlændingestramninger. Derfor lyder kritikken nu fra de blå partier: Den nye regering har givet vetoret til den yderste venstrefløj. Den vil føre en slap udlændingepolitik, selvom Socialdemokratiet har lovet vælgerne det modsatte. Spørgsmålet er, om de har ret? Det er dagens P1 Debat. Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Gæster: Morten Bødskov, udlændinge- og integrationsminister, S Mikkel Bjørn, udlændingeordfører, DF Manu Sareen, forfatter, tidl. social- og integrationsminister for RV Halime Oguz, tidl. SF'er, forfatter, Cihat Bardak, informationskonsulent og oplægsholder Peder Hvelplund, Udlændingeordfører, Ø Niels Jespersen, chefredaktør Pio Vært: Cecilie Lange Producer/tilrettelægger: Gitte Hansen

Den nye regering har fremlagt et regeringsgrundlag, hvor ordet udlændinge kun nævnes to gange. Og hvor der ikke er nogen nye, markante udlændingestramninger. Derfor lyder kritikken nu fra de blå partier: Den nye regering har givet vetoret til den yderste venstrefløj. Den vil føre en slap udlændingepolitik, selvom Socialdemokratiet har lovet vælgerne det modsatte. Spørgsmålet er, om de har ret? Det er dagens P1 Debat. Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Gæster: Morten Bødskov, udlændinge- og integrationsminister, S Mikkel Bjørn, udlændingeordfører, DF Manu Sareen, forfatter, tidl. social- og integrationsminister for RV Halime Oguz, tidl. SF'er, forfatter, Cihat Bardak, informationskonsulent og oplægsholder Peder Hvelplund, Udlændingeordfører, Ø Niels Jespersen, chefredaktør Pio Vært: Cecilie Lange Producer/tilrettelægger: Gitte Hansen

Den nye regering har fremlagt et regeringsgrundlag, hvor ordet udlændinge kun nævnes to gange. Og hvor der ikke er nogen nye, markante udlændingestramninger. Derfor lyder kritikken nu fra de blå partier: Den nye regering har givet vetoret til den yderste venstrefløj. Den vil føre en slap udlændingepolitik, selvom Socialdemokratiet har lovet vælgerne det modsatte. Spørgsmålet er, om de har ret? Det er dagens P1 Debat. Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Gæster: Morten Bødskov, udlændinge- og integrationsminister, S Mikkel Bjørn, udlændingeordfører, DF Manu Sareen, forfatter, tidl. social- og integrationsminister for RV Halime Oguz, tidl. SF'er, forfatter, Cihat Bardak, informationskonsulent og oplægsholder Peder Hvelplund, Udlændingeordfører, Ø Niels Jespersen, chefredaktør Pio Vært: Cecilie Lange Producer/tilrettelægger: Gitte Hansen

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The Universal Design for Learning framework is often adopted by individual faculty for particular courses. In this episode, Tom Tobin joins us to discuss the potential benefits associated with an institution-wide adoption of this framework. Tom is an internationally recognized scholar, author and speaker on technology mediated education, especially copyright, evaluation of teaching practices, academic integrity, accessibility, and universal design for learning, which is a topic we'll be talking about today. He helped found the University of Wisconsin Madison Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring. Tom is on Ed Tech Magazine's Influencers Dean's List, and has been honored with the Wagner Leadership Award in Distance Learning Administration, and he is one of EduFlow's global top 100 learning influencers. Tom serves on the boards of Advances in Online Education, The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, and the Oklahoma University Press: Teaching, engaging and thriving in higher ed series. We're very glad that he's made time to be with us with all these activities. His books include Evaluating Online Teaching, The Copyright Ninja, Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: UDL in Higher Education, Going Alt-Ac: A Guide to Alternative Academic Careers, Implementing UDL in Irish Further Education and Training, and what we'll be talking about today, UDL at Scale: Whole-Campus Universal Design for Learning, which is coming out this summer. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Chayma Bouzenag, an Algerian English Department Head, shares how UDL transformed her diverse, inclusive classroom and turned disengaged multilingual learners into confident, self-directed students through flexible expression, collaboration, and barrier-removing design.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ReadSpeaker, in Partnership with CAST.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Accessibility is not an add-on to the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework—it is foundational, its beating heart. In this edWeb podcast, listeners explore how CAST advances accessibility as a core component of UDL to create learning environments where all learners can thrive.Listeners gain a clearer understanding of how designing for accessibility enhances flexibility, engagement, and learner agency, moving beyond compliance toward meaningful inclusion. This edWeb podcast provides K-12 educators, instructional designers, administrators, and learning professionals with practical insights into how CAST's approach helps organizations design learning experiences that are accessible by design and inclusive by default.Interested in learning more about UDL? Check out the UDL Guidelines.Join CAST and ReadSpeaker to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).ReadSpeakerEmpower learners with text-to-speech technology for education and learningCASTWe elevate learning at every level with meticulous research and innovative professional development.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Curiosity turns into clarity when a seasoned teacher names the practices that work. Jackie sits down with Caroline Amberson, a K–12 demonstration teacher who completed her M.S. in Instructional Design at Grand Canyon University, to unpack how research transformed instinct into intention. She walks us through the moment Mayer's multimedia principles gave her a common language, how UDL and cognitive load theory run alongside them, and why the Kirkpatrick model finally made evaluation feel practical across classrooms and PD.What makes this conversation sing is the translation layer. Caroline shows how she rebuilt project-based learning into nimble microlearning and scenario-based experiences that her students ask for, using Genially's branching paths and embedded audio to differentiate without chaos. We get specific about tool choices—when linear, streamlined content suits Canva and when interactive decision-making calls for Genially—so listeners can pick the right medium without overloading learners.If you care about creating learning that actually works—clear, accessible, and grounded in evidence—you'll find practical steps you can use today. Subscribe, share this conversation with a colleague who designs learning, and leave a review to help more educators discover it. What's one design choice you'll rethink this week?

Neurodivergent students experience challenges in traditional lecture settings. In this episode, Jennifer Pusateri joins us to discuss strategies to reduce these challenges while supporting and leveraging the strengths that neurodivergent students bring to our classrooms. Jennifer is the Senior Universal Design Consultant at The University of Kentucky and has served as the co-chair of the international UDL in Higher Education Network. She is a member of the CAST National Faculty and is the author of Transform Your Teaching with Universal Design for Learning: Six Steps to Jumpstart Your Practice. Her newest book, A Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students has recently been released by Harvard Education Press. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

This episode features a rich conversation with author and educator M. Colleen Cruz about her new book, Neurodiversity in the Literacy Classroom: The General Educator's Guide to IEPs, Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, and More. Colleen shares the story behind the book and explains why information about neurodivergent learners must move out of special education silos and into every general education classroom. Melanie, Stacey, and Colleen explore universal design for learning (UDL), explicit writing instruction, and concrete strategies to reduce instructional obstacles so that vulnerable learners can fully participate. They also discuss strengths-based IEPs, collaboration between general and special educators, and practical classroom strategies—from fine-motor supports to executive-function scaffolds—that help all writers, not just those with identified disabilities. Throughout the episode, Colleen emphasizes curiosity as a core stance for teachers seeking to better understand students' behaviors, needs, and potential in the writing workshop.M. Colleen Cruz is an educator, independent consultant, and author committed to making rich literacy education accessible. Her popular books include The Unstoppable Writing Teacher, the Writers Read Better series, and Border Crossing, a Tomás Rivera Mexican- American Children's Books Finalist. Her student-centered, research-driven work is used by classroom teachers, administrators, and teacher education programs nationally and internationally. She lives in Brooklyn with her family, her persnickety dog Charlie, and way too many books. Connect with Colleen Online: Instagram: @mcolleencruz LinkedIn: m-colleen-cruzSubstack: @mcolleencruzX: @colleen_cruz Website: colleencruz.comMentioned in the episode:Archaeology of Self: The Introspective Educator's Guide to Racial Literacy by Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz"Living with Dignity in Education: How noticing dignity can transform teaching, learning, and collaboration" by Leah MermelsteinMaryanne WolfThanks to our affiliate, Zencastr. Use our special link (https://zen.ai/mqsr2kHXSP2YaA1nAh2EpHl-bWR9QNvFyAQlDC3CiEk) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Send us Fan MailPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

Welcome to Episode 161: Making Math More Human with Thomas Colclough. Dr. Tom Colclough is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Center for Knowledge, Technology, and Society at the University of California, Irvine. He earned a bachelor's of science degree in Mathematics and Philosophy with Specialism in Logic and Foundations from the University of Warwick (“Worrick”!), UK, and then a doctorate in Philosophy from the department of Logic and Philosophy of Science at UCI. This background will be very important to our conversation as you'll see in a few moments. In this conversation, Tom and I discuss the various trauma-informed practices such as safety, choice, empowerment, trustworthiness, and collaboration and how they can be applied in higher ed math courses. There are specific design choices that can be used to combat negative and restrictive mindsets that some students bring into math classes. And once these affective parts of the learning process are addressed logically and systematically, students can find greater success where they often previously found frustration. You'll also see many connections with the UDL guidelines throughout this conversation with specific emphasis on multiple means of engagement.

In this episode, I unpack the instructional shifts that make Tier 2 more targeted, responsive, and effective. Too often, Tier 2 turns into a smaller version of whole-group instruction, repeating the same explanations and tasks that didn't work the first time. I walk through what needs to change, from grouping students based on specific needs to using different instructional approaches, scaffolding thinking, and ensuring students are doing the cognitive heavy lifting. I also explore how pre-assessment and formative data can be used to proactively design support and enrichment, not just react after students struggle. Finally, I share how the station rotation model can create the time and structure teachers need to make small group instruction possible in real classrooms. Episode Resources Related Blog: https://catlintucker.com/2026/04/tier-2-instructional-strategies/ The Station Rotation Model & UDL

Welcome to Ep 160 of the Think UDL podcast: Teaching Physics is Not A Solo Sport with Melissa Eblen-Zayas. Melissa Eblen-Zayas is Professor of Physics at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and a previous Director of Carleton's Pearlman Learning and Teaching Center. In this conversation we talk about what it means to be an effective teacher of Physics and how to lean into disciplinary identity, being a Physics Professor, to teach Physics better. There is much crossover from UDL that Melissa is able to pinpoint, apply, and share with others that is helpful for not only Physics professors but all other faculty who want to improve their teaching in their discipline. She also introduces the EP3, Effective Practices for Physics Programs, which is created by Physics professors FOR Physics professors to help not only in their teaching, but recruitment and curriculum design, and anything and everything that helps a college level Physics program succeed. But mostly, we talk about taking down barriers for students so that they can more effectively learn, and in this case, learn Physics!

Welcome to Episode 159 of the Think UDL podcast: Playful Pedagogy with Lindsey Hamilton. Lindsey Hamilton is the Director of the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. A Neuroscientist by training, she entered into the field of Teaching and Learning and has been bringing not just the research and proven methods to teaching and learning to her faculty, but also the fun! In today's episode we discuss how play, joy, and positive emotions can help us learn, and therefore can help our students learn if we employ a playful pedagogy. Play is serious business! And it can be seen as a little rebellious, too. And we know from UDL that the affective or emotional parts of learning are an important part of engagement. So please join us for a fun and engaging conversation where we talk about the benefits of a playful pedagogy!

There's no opt-out button for AI. That's the reality Valerie Brock, Curriculum Lead at Day of AI, brings to this conversation, and it changes how we think about AI literacy in K-12.In this episode, Dr. Fonz sits down with Valerie to unpack what AI literacy actually means (hint: it's not prompt engineering), why early childhood classrooms belong in this conversation, and how Day of AI is building developmentally appropriate, tool-agnostic curriculum that's now reaching students in Australia, Rwanda, Taiwan, New Zealand, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, and beyond.Valerie draws on 13 years as a New York City special education teacher and six years with NYC's Computer Science for All initiative to explain how accessibility, UDL, and real classroom experience shape every lesson her team creates. She also shares the stories behind Day of AI's NYC Public Library pilot, the family toolkits built with Common Sense Media, and the new AASA fellowship putting superintendents at the center of AI rollout.Whether you're a teacher, a school leader, a curriculum designer, or a parent trying to figure out where to start, this episode gives you the language, the framework, and the free resources to move forward.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to My EdTech Life01:20 Meet Valerie Brock02:30 From NYC classrooms to Day of AI05:00 What Day of AI actually is06:30 The "opt out" button doesn't exist09:30 Accessibility, UDL, and designing for every learner13:30 What AI literacy really means17:00 The fear teachers bring to PD19:00 The NYC Public Library pilot20:45 Why kindergartners can handle this conversation24:30 How Day of AI decides what's developmentally appropriate30:00 Program Hubs around the world35:00 The AASA superintendent fellowship40:00 How to get started with Day of AI45:00 Valerie's AI kryptonite and billboard message

On today's episode, host Lori Boll speaks with Reabetswe Maarohanye, Lower School Student Support Leader at Hangzhou International School, about what it truly means to build inclusive systems that serve students first.“We don't ask if a student is good enough for HIS, we ask if HIS is good enough for the student.”The conversation explores how this belief shows up in daily practice through a collaborative student support model that blends EAL and learning support, a schoolwide wellness and SEL program, and intentional MTSS problem-solving. Reabetswe also shares how aligning UDL and WIDA standards helps ensure multilingual learners can fully access the curriculum.

Bartola Mavric, head of student support at the British International School of Istanbul, discusses her school's year-and-a-half journey implementing Universal Design for Learning. She outlines their gradual, staff-friendly approach that began with engagement, building UDL mindsets, and introducing practical classroom toolboxes. Bartola also shares survey results, next steps, and plans to expand UDL into secondary school.

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – The United States has played the fool for Israel since 1948, and during that period, much of our society and politics have been corrupted by Israeli governments and intelligence agencies, the purchase of the loyalty of almost all of Congress by AIPAC, UDL, SPLC, and multiple Jewish-American billionaires. This crowd is now seeking to...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – The United States has played the fool for Israel since 1948, and during that period, much of our society and politics have been corrupted by Israeli governments and intelligence agencies, the purchase of the loyalty of almost all of Congress by AIPAC, UDL, SPLC, and multiple Jewish-American billionaires. This crowd is now seeking to...

Welcome to Episode 158 of the Think UDL podcast: Humans in the AI Loop with Eric Moore and Kevin Mallary. Dr. Eric Moore is the Director of Learning Design and Technology and Kevin Mallary is an Instructional Design Specialist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Both Eric and Kevin are Assistant Professors by courtesy at the John Hopkins University School of Education. Eric and Kevin have been doing some great work at the intersection of UDL and AI and have some sage advice on creating safeguards and guardrails as you approach using AI in adult education. In this conversation, we discuss the need for always centering the human perspective and keeping the humans in the AI loop at multiple intervals, and how to do that through PLCs, or Professional Learning Communities. You'll find more information in the resource section just before the transcript on this episode's webpage at ThinkUDL.org.  

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What if your course felt less like a checklist and more like a world your learners return to, level up in, and prove real growth? We walk through a practical framework for building a virtual playground that mirrors the work, builds measurable skills, and motivates through clarity rather than gimmicks. 

Der er bred enighed om, at Troels Lund klarede sig OK i debat med Mette Frederiksen, men der er rigtig mange vælgere, der skiller venstremanden fra statsministeriet. Hvis en borgerlig regering er målet, skal Mette Frederiksen rammes hårdt på begge ømme tæer: Udlændingestramninger og økonomisk ansvarlighed. Kan og vil Troels Lund satse hele butikken?

UDL consultant Marijke Welten joins host Loui Lord Nelson to share how she adapted the One Page Profile, a person-driven planning tool, into a personal profile for all students. Marijke walks educators through each section of the tool, explains how student-expressed goals and barriers differ from educator-assumed ones, and offers practical strategies for bringing learner agency into UDL classrooms.

Ready to move beyond one-size-fits-all courses? We explore a practical path to adaptive learning that uses the content and tools you already have—no massive rebuilds, no mystery AI required. By focusing on three simple levers—sequence, pacing, and practice—we demonstrate how to direct learners to the right support at the right time and convert feedback into fuel for mastery.The goal is simple: design smart checkpoints, not clones, and honor learner differences without inflating complexity. If you're an instructional designer, educator, or L&D leader looking for higher pass rates, faster time to mastery, and more confident learners, this guide to adaptive learning will help you start small and win early. Subscribe, share this with a colleague who builds courses, and leave a review to tell us which module you'll pilot first.

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This episode is sponsored by Teq. One of the biggest challenges in schools right now is capacity. Educators are asked to do more, often with new tools, and very little support. Teq helps by combining classroom technology like SMART Boards and STEM resources with professional learning that respects educators' time and reality. It's support that makes technology usable, not overwhelming.Learn more at Teq.com.In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Lemansky to unpack the 3 biggest misconceptions about authentic assessment and what it actually requires to move beyond compliance and into real student growth. From process over product, to UDL and accessibility, to the metacognitive reflection we're all tempted to cut when time runs short, we break down what makes assessment truly meaningful (and human).You'll walk away with practical examples, a fresh lens on AI's role in student work, and a farm-to-table framework that makes authentic assessment stick.And yes… there's beef stew involved. Buen provecho!Connect With Gabriel CarrilloEdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.comEdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.socialEdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbitesEdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbitesAbout Rachel LemanskyRachel Lemansky is an Elementary Library Coordinator and certified STEM educator dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional literacy and digital innovation. Based in central Massachusetts, she serves both Charlton Elementary and Heritage School within the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District. Rachel views literacy as a dual-pathway of textual and digital fluency; she fosters a deep-seated love for books while simultaneously preparing students for a technology-driven future. Ultimately, Rachel strives to ignite imagination by turning pages into portals, ensuring that the library remains an inclusive space where learning is always an adventure.Connect With Rachel LemanskyRachel On X: https://x.com/LemanskyRachelRachel On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lemanskyrachel.bsky.socialRachel On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lemanskyrachelRachel On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.Lemansky

Welcome to Episode 156 of the Think UDL podcast: Math Choices and Contract Grading with Tracey Howell and Trina Palmer. Dr. Tracey Howell is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Dr. Trina Palmer is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Appalachian State University. In today's conversation we discuss several UDL interventions in math courses including contract grading and various choices you can give your students in math courses. We will discuss the benefits and types of contracts you could use if you implement contract grading as well as student reaction to contract grading. We also discuss the use of technology and opportunities for choice in math classes and how these were received looking at student feedback. Trina and Tracey have graciously shared their slides from a presentation they gave on this topic and you'll find it in the resource section just before the transcript on this episode's webpage at ThinkUDL.org.

Carla Ferla, head teacher at Peareswood Primary School, and Julie Carson, the director of education at Woodland Academy Trust talk about their transformative UDL journeys. Discover how designing inclusive, flexible learning from the start helps every child thrive.

Forget the headset hype: real learning impact starts with a clear problem, a focused outcome, and a modality that actually fits the job. We dig into how to choose between VR for safe practice, AR for in-the-flow guidance, and MR for complex 3D collaboration—then show exactly how to design the actions, decisions, and feedback loops that change behavior on the job. No fluff, no jargon, just a practical roadmap for building immersive experiences that matter.If you've been looking for a practical playbook to design with purpose, not pixels, this one's for you. Subscribe, share with a teammate, and leave a quick review to tell us your top takeaway—and which modality you're testing next.

What if hope isn't just a feeling – but a teachable skill that can transform learning? In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of hope science and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Brenda Green, a former math teacher turned educational leader from CAST.Learn how the UDL framework creates the conditions for hope to flourish by honoring learner variability, removing barriers in design (not in students), and providing flexible options for engagement, representation, and expression.Whether you're new to UDL or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation offers practical strategies you can start using tomorrow: from creating choice boards to designing goals that don't embed the means, to gathering student feedback that amplifies their voice. Most importantly, you'll understand how small, intentional shifts in lesson design can create meaningful change – building not just academic success, but the agency and belonging every student deserves.Ready to redesign learning with hope at the center? Listen in!Resources:CHC OnlineCHC's Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical ServicesCHC's Resource LibrarySign up for our Virtual Village email list to receive our latest episodes and recent CHC updates. Visit Voices of Compassion online for full show notes including additional resources. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit our YouTube channel for videos. Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen! We love to hear from you - email us at podcast@chconline.org.Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

Welcome to Episode 155 of the Think UDL podcast: Accessible Initiatives with Carly Lesoski, Courtney Floyd, and Majo Brito Paez. Carly Lesoski is the Learning Innovation Program Manager at the Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning. Courtney Floyd is a Senior Learning Designer in the Learning Design and Innovation's Learning Lab at Dartmouth and Majo Brito Paez is also a Learning Designer in LDI's Learning Lab at Dartmouth. In today's conversation we will discuss the free and helpful resources that these brilliant minds have produced that we can now all use to help our faculty and staff incorporate UDL into our learning environments, including fantastic case studies that anyone can use for their own trainings on UDL in higher education, so that you are not left reinventing the wheel at your institution. 

Udlændinge, der bliver idømt mindst ét års ubetinget fængsel, skal fremover udvises af Danmark. Sådan lød det fra regeringen i fredags, da de fremlagde deres forslag til en ny udvisningsreform. Og med de ord lægger regeringen nu op til et opgør med den europæiske menneskerettighedskonvention, der har beskyttet kriminelle udlændinge mod at blive udvist. Det opgør fortjener regeringen ros for … eller gør den? For De konservative har allerede overhalet regeringen inden om med et endnu strammere forslag. Men begge partier står dog samtidig over for ét lille problem. Vi tager debatten mellem K og S og konfronterer dem med, om de begge lover vælgerne noget, de ikke kan holde? Vært: Joachim B. Olsen, debatredaktør på B.T. Gæst: Rasmus Stoklund, udlændinge- og integrationsminister Frederik Bloch Münster, udlændinge- og integrationsordfører for Det Konservative Folkeparti Journalist: Maria Asmine Dam Producer: Teis Zacho og Maria Asmine Dam Er du tvivl om, hvad du skal mene om aktuelle emner, så tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet Borgerlig Tabloid fra Joachim B. Olsen - så får du borgerlig argumenter direkte i din indbakke: https://www.bt.dk/debat/borgerlig-tabloid-faa-borgerlig-debat-direkte-i-din-indbakkeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 154 of the Think UDL podcast: Slow Pedagogy with Constanza Bartholomae. Constanza Bartholomae is the Interim Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. I've worked with her several times and we share a passion for engaging environments and, of course, UDL. Today's conversation centers on Slow Pedagogy and UDL. You'll learn not only what Slow Pedagogy means, but also how to implement more thoughtful, deep-learner driven interventions into your teaching practice. And perhaps, give you another way to think about how your students learn and how to go about designing your courses.  You'll find the resources mentioned in this conversation in the resource section just before the transcript on ThinkUDL.org.

Welcome to Episode 153 of the Think UDL podcast: Designing For Success in Online Learning with Nicole Messier. Nicole Messier is the Associate Director of Instructional Design @ University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) where she leads the instructional design team, manages course development and instructional design projects, facilitates equity-focused workshops, consults with UIC instructors, and collaborates with UIC stakeholders on projects, initiatives, and committee work. Nicole brings her passion for curriculum development and education reform to every course, project, and training including the reason for today's conversation, a presentation called Designing for Success: Integrating Executive Function Supports and UDL in Online Learning. In today's episode, we will discuss how small design choices make a big impact on student success. We will explore how to support learners by tapping into the power of executive functioning skills like time management, organization, planning, and self-regulation, and apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies that foster autonomy, reflection, and engagement. We'll discuss practical, easy-to-implement techniques that help students stay on track, feel empowered, and thrive in online learning environments. Whether you're refreshing an existing course or building something new, you'll leave with actionable ideas to make your design more inclusive, supportive, and success-oriented. You'll find the resources mentioned in this conversation in the resource section just before the transcript on ThinkUDL.org.

Discover how Courtney Wiley Martin, an inclusion specialist, and her colleague Casey, a PE teacher, used UDL to create a physical education course that continues to bring students with significant disabilities and general education peers together, transforming school culture and proving students lead the way to true inclusion.

Katie Novak is an internationally recognized education consultant, author, and expert in Universal Design for Learning. She teaches at the University of Pennsylvania and leads Novak Education, helping schools and districts disrupt inequitable systems and embrace inclusive practices. Katie is also a mom of four and a passionate advocate for public education.In this episode, Katie explains why UDL should be seen as a mindset rather than a checklist and how it can dismantle systemic inequities. She uses vivid analogies—like camping trips and tax filing—to illustrate flexibility and access in learning environments. Katie also shares her personal journey from being a struggling student to becoming an education leader, thanks to one teacher's high expectations. The conversation explores the nuances of inclusion versus inclusive practice, the importance of systemic support for educators, and why high expectations and hope matter most for students.Complete show notes and transcript: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/katie-novak-on-why-udl-is-not-the-goal-but-the-tool-for-equity-1315/

Transitions can make or break a station rotation, especially when time is tight and energy is high. In this episode, I respond to a teacher's question about transitions and logistics by unpacking practical strategies for creating clear, consistent routines that students can actually manage. I share why transition systems need to be explicitly taught and practiced, how strategic seating can eliminate the scramble for spots, and the powerful role of a group facilitator in keeping stations running smoothly. These small design moves reduce friction, protect instructional time, and help students build independence. The strategies connect directly to the design principles in The Station Rotation Model and UDL, with a focus on clarity, predictability, and student agency. Related blog: The Station Rotation Model Tip #3: Practice Rotating for Seamless Transitions

In this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, Andrew Easton is joined by Kris Hagel, Chief Information Officer of Peninsula School District. Peninsula has been thoughtfully implementing artificial intelligence in K–12 education since early 2023. Now in their fourth year of AI work, Peninsula offers an honest look at what it takes to move beyond one-off trainings and instead build a sustainable, values-driven approach to AI adoption. Chris shares how early collaboration between instructional leaders and technology teams shaped the district's direction, why universal design for learning (UDL) remained non-negotiable, and how teachers—especially in English and social studies—have reimagined assessment by focusing on student process rather than just final products. The conversation also explores practical system-level considerations, including data privacy, vetted tools, local AI models, and the realities districts face when balancing innovation with responsibility. As the episode closes, Andrew and Chris wrestle with one of the most pressing and unresolved questions in education today: students' growing use of AI for companionship, mental health support, and social connection. Whether your district is just beginning its AI journey or refining systems already in place, this episode offers grounded insight, cautionary wisdom, and a reminder that meaningful change takes time, trust, and intentional leadership. To learn more about the tremendous work being done with AI in Peninsula Schools, visit https://psd401.ai/ to access all the resources discussed in this episode.

Politico udnævner statsministeren som nummer to på listen over Europas vigtigste politikere i en uge, hvor Danmarks hårde linje over for immigration fik medvind. Nummer et på samme liste er USA's præsident, Donald Trump, der takker for æren ved at beskrive EU's ledere som svage, fortabte og selvødelæggende.Vært og tilrettelægger: Thomas Lauritzen, Altingets Europa-analytikerMedvært: Rikke Albrechtsen, Altingets EU-redaktørHør også: Udlændinge- og integrationsminister Rasmus Stoklund (S), EU's migrationskommissær Magnus Brunner, Europarådets generalsekretær Alain Berset, og USA's præsident Donald TrumpProducer: Camille Marie Guerry, podcastassistent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Robolink, creators of CoDrone EDU.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.What happens when you combine inclusive design with emerging educational technology?CAST's Take Flight study explored that question, and now YOU can get first access to the study's impact with actionable recommendations to help any school transform STEM learning.Across 11 states, more than 1,100 middle school students learned to code and fly drones through UDL-aligned lessons (Universal Design for Learning) that significantly increased their STEM interest, skills, and sense of belonging. Plus, with Take Flight's curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL), teachers reported a 40% boost in confidence and strong intent to continue the program.In this edWeb podcast, moderated by CAST's Dr. Amanda Bastoni, Dr. Jessica Hall (CAST Senior Research Scientist), Chris Hesselbein (Director of Oregon's Northwest STEM Hub), Laurie Prewandowski (Digital Learning Specialist and DoD STEM Ambassador), and Adrienne White (Robolink Director of Marketing) share data-driven strategies that educators in rural communities and beyond can use to expand STEM pathways through UDL and drones. Learning objectives include:Discover data-backed strategies to meet district priorities for STEM, CTE, and computer science standardsAlign drone lessons with career-connected learning goals, emphasizing local and industry-relevant applicationsCenter CBPL that sustains teacher growth and instructional equityWhether you're in a rural community or an urban one, the free Take Flight curriculum offers a replicable model to help all students see themselves in STEM—and soar. This edWeb podcast is of interest to grades 5–12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.RobolinkRobolink creates robotics and edtech solutions that equip students with skills for STEM careers.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

This Feed Drop from ThinkUDL features Dr. Kavita Rao from the University of Hawai'i. Dr. Rao discusses the UDL design cycle and the evolving state of Universal Design for Learning research in higher education. Learn how to implement intentional, inclusive design from the outset, understand learner variability, and explore exciting research opportunities across disciplines. Discover practical guidance for conducting your own UDL research and contributing to this growing field.

Welcome to Episode 152 of the Think UDL podcast: OER Resources with Carolee Clyne from UDL in 15 minutes. This episode features Carolee Clyne from BCcampus in British Columbia. She shares her passion for Open Education Resources and how they connect with UDL. This episode is a feed drop of another UDL podcast called UDL in 15 minutes, hosted by Loui Lord Nelson, a scholar, author, and UDL advocate and consultant, and also my friend and a fabulously generous person! When I broke my ankle in 2023, she sent me a surprise care package with all the things I needed in my recovery since she had gone through the same thing!  Funny story, Loui and I started our podcasts within a week of one another in 2018 and have been fans of each other's work since then. Loui's podcast focuses mainly on UDL in the K-12 setting, while Think UDL focusses on UDL in Higher Ed and beyond. I interviewed her for my podcast (checkout Episode 116, the UDL gears with Loui Lord Nelson, after you listen to this one!) and she has hosted me on her podcast, Episode 126 of UDL in 15 minutes: Using UDL to Design Campus Policies and Procedures. The reason for this feed drop is to make our listeners aware of the quality UDL work going on all over the world on behalf of learners of all ages. Check out the UDL in 15 minutes website to see many more episodes that intersect with UDL in higher Education, mostly in the teacher education area in colleges and universities, but there are a few other gems that are directly related to higher education, too. We want you to gain inspiration, build on the ideas you hear, identify new connections, and increase accessibility, equity and inclusion for all learners. Thank you for listening to the Think UDL podcast.

Get AI Literate - FAAF 239In this 239th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on BlueSky, TwiX @bryoncar and YouTube shorts @FreshAirAtFiver, from November 10-14, 2025. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> https://bit.ly/E239FreshAirAtFivePlaylist

Dr. Catlin Tucker, bestselling author and blended learning expert, joins Vicki Davis to talk about how teachers can design better lessons with AI—without losing their essential human touch. From universal design for learning (UDL) to creating meaningful student choice, Dr. Tucker explains how AI can elevate lesson planning when used with intentionality and creativity. They discuss the limits of "AI lesson generators," what true differentiation looks like, and why great teaching still depends on relationships, empathy, and design thinking. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Clixo, an award-winning magnetic play system that inspires creativity in classrooms and makerspaces. These flexible magnetic pieces let students design, build, and explore endless 3D creations—perfect for STEAM labs, centers, or travel. Learn more at https://www.clixo.com/pages/target  Listen and explore: How to use AI for meaningful lesson planning What teachers should not automate Building lessons that honor every learner's strengths The enduring value of teachers in an AI-driven world Show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e918 

Lukas Fehlings and Stewart Campbell share their plans to build a thriving UDL community in German-speaking countries. Hear their strategies for breaking language barriers, creating accessible resources, and connecting educators across borders. Whether you're building your own network or seeking collaboration ideas, this episode offers invaluable insights into grassroots movement-building that's transforming education in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

In this episode, Gordon shares his journey from being intimidated by curriculum to becoming an expert, and reveals how he reimagined UDL guidelines as learning principles applicable to assessment policy, student leadership, and school-wide practices. Learn how to find flexibility in standards and make UDL work in your context.

Welcome back to Season 8! Dr. Catlin Tucker is back on the show, talking with us about how we can leverage AI to be a thought partner. How can we thoughtfully design learning pathways, lean into AI for the pieces that have traditionally taken up our time, and be more available for human connection? Tune in as we discuss UDL, sustainable practices, elevating our teaching, and always, always, ensuring our students leave the classroom with agency and motivation!@Catlin_Tucker@SuzannahEvans2@drshanesaeedElevating Educational Design with AIThe Shift to Student-LedCatlinTucker.com