Archive for the 'Universal Design for Learning (UDL)' Category

Sep 12 2007

What to do when you’re stuck

Every now and then, we come across a situation that absolutely stumps us. Let’s face it, in most problem situations we know exactly what to do. Sometimes we do it, sometimes we rationalize our decision not to do it becasue the solution is so hard. It might be confronting a friend about hurt feelings, it [...]

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Sep 11 2007

Universal Design for Learning Institute (Day One)

Today we met at the Center for the first day of our Universal Design for Learning Institute. What a packed day! Past participants let us know that they wanted more strategies. We adjusted for today. As a matter of fact, one person let us know that “it’s OK to include some theory, you know.”
Today [...]

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Aug 27 2007

Shift Happens

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHWTLA8WecI[/youtube]

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May 17 2007

UDL Network Session Resources

I am posting some links to resources that were ask for by some participants of last week’s UDL network session meeting. If anyone else would like some help in finding specific resources, please contact me at amchugh@centernet.org or 440-366-797.
UDL Video/Audio Resources

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May 17 2007

Examining Student Work PowerPoint Presentation

In regards to the network sessions last week, I am posting the PowerPoint presentation that Dr. Phillips presented on “Examining Student Work”.
Examining Student Work

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May 09 2007

Examining Student Work

Greetings to all who attended the latest network sessions at the Center yesterday and today. I wanted to take a few minutes to review some of what Dr. Phillips introduced today. Without questions, the Center believes that this practice is essential to improvement. Our reasons for this statement are as follows:

Collaborative assessment [...]

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May 01 2007

People or Programs?

Being in the professional development business, we frequently get requests for programs that can improve student achievement. Teachers and administrators are disappointed when they find out that we do not offer quick fixes. At a conference this weekend, I had a chance to hear Todd Whitaker, author of the book What Great Teachers [...]

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