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🌟 Excited to share my recent article for the AMERICAN CONSORTIUM FOR EQUITY IN EDUCATION! "Creating Inclusive Learning Environments: Supporting the Diverse Needs of All Learners" emphasizes the power of digital tools like screen readers, dictation, and AI to foster equitable and accessible learning environments for all students. Let's empower educators to embrace these tools for inclusive education! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gCC86-de

Building Synergy and Empowering Learners: Strategies for Higher Ed Success https://buff.ly/40PHajk

I recently finished reading Lifelong Kindergarten by Mitch Resnick, and it truly resonated with me. The concept of "kindergarten" pedagogy—learning through play, passion, projects, and peer inspiration—is something I wholeheartedly believe in. Over the past year, I've embraced these principles as an educator and a learner. My focus has been on innovating learning experiences to make them more engaging, differentiated, and fun through project-based learning. With the rise of AI, many educators are rethinking traditional assessments. My focus has shifted towards redesigning assessments to be more personalized, helping students showcase a collection of skills that connect with real life. My inspiration often comes from playtime with my two-year-old. She's my real client, and observing her needs has led to many prototypes. These playful experiments have informed my approach to curriculum design and assessment, ensuring they have a low floor, high ceiling, and space for student interest. This approach turns external motivations into internal drives. Over the past 12 months, I've created numerous projects, some more successful than others. However, each attempt has been a valuable learning opportunity, allowing me to explore, fail, and better understand how to support students' learning journeys from both a learner and educator perspective. Looking back on all the maker projects I've undertaken, I'm grateful for the incredible amount of learning and fun I've experienced. And I'm looking forward to more opportunities to make learning an adventure for all! #collaboration #teachercommunity #Innovation #lifelonglearning #LearningInnovation #ProjectBasedLearning #Education #AIinEducation #PlayfulLearning #LifelongLearning #EdTech

In the current educational climate, tensions often run high among stakeholders, including parents, administrators, and school boards. Trent Grundmeyer suggests that simulations can be a powerful tool to bridge these divides and facilitate constructive communication. #EdChat #EdTech #Education #Edu #EducationalLeadership #HigherEducation #K12 #HE #SchoolDistricts #ProfessionalDevelopment #Technology #Administrators #Schools #ExperientialLearning #Simulations #Communication #EducationalClimate https://lnkd.in/ewSB6gjv

Key points: Simply put, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that urges educators, policymakers, and all education stakeholders to think about teaching and learning in a way that.... #5th #best #Classroom #design #Education #educators #Friday #Learning #need #Students #teaching #Universal #Universaldesignforlearning

Unlocking inclusive education: Dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with our Friday 5 feature by Laura Ascione. Learn how UDL principles empower educators to create diverse and equitable learning environments for all students. https://hubs.li/Q02tt5_f0

Recent research reveals the benefits of video learning, from increased engagement to better grades. So, how can Kindergarten-12 educators harness the power of video in their classrooms? We'd love to hear your strategies and ideas in the comments below! #SchoolLeadership #Education #Classroom

Ready to ditch traditional lecturing and turn higher ed students into active learners? Explore how university educators are flipping classrooms to create dynamic courses where students take ownership of their own learning journeys. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn in our latest blog: ➡️ The flipped classroom model explained: How it works and why it's perfect for the modern learner ➡️ Building real-world skills: How simulation-based learning empowers students to apply knowledge and prepare for real scenarios ➡️ The power of immediate feedback: Equipping students to take control of their learning ➡️ Fostering reflection and iteration: Cultivating critical thinkers who are prepared for the future https://lnkd.in/g35-AVGP P.S. Dive even deeper by joining our FREE 30-minute webinar, "How Flipped Classrooms Can Transform Your Teaching," and learn from faculty who've successfully flipped their classrooms to engage students in remote areas: https://lnkd.in/gfEGmtUF #FlippedClassrooms #HybridClassrooms #Education #HigherEd #SimulationLearning #LearnByDoing

Out-of-school learning has immense potential to unleash! Dive into this piece by U.S. News, discussing how ed-tech can transform informal learning spaces. Let's tap into this wealth of opportunities! https://ow.ly/U7vU50RbEyx

This study by the Australian Catholic University on the benefits of video to boost student learning was completed in 2020, great timing when reliance on online education became an imperative as an outcome of COVID. The article outlines some key benefits of video as a teaching support tool. However what the study didn’t address is the impact of video (as with all online teaching tools) when it’s not accessible to everyone including those with disabilities or learning difficulties. Without suitable captions, audio descriptions and transcripts even the best video is not reaching its entire audience. And in today’s technology driven age, near enough is not good enough. #WorldMoreAccessible #WeAreBillionStrong https://bit.ly/3vDzzcg