The UDL Guidelines podcast provides educators and instructional designers with the practical insights they need to implement Universal Design for Learning in their teaching practice. Adapted from the Goodwin University Institute for Learning Innovation's UDL Tips, each episode will introduce you to a specific UDL 3.0 guideline and consider related solutions you can apply in your own courses. Whether you're new to UDL or looking to deepen your understanding, you'll discover meaningful strateg ...
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UDL in 15 Minutes: Where educators share their implementation of Universal Design for Learning with host Loui Lord Nelson.
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Application of UDL in C & I
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Mia Chmiel and Melissa Emler share all the strategies to make Universal Design for Learning easier to implement in your school or district. Learn more and join the community at udlforward.community
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Each episode brings you inspiring conversations with educators, students, families, and inclusive education leaders who share practical tips, proven strategies, and real-world examples of how to break down barriers and create equitable learning experiences for everyone. You’ll also gain insight into the power of partnerships and collaboration in building systems with UDL that deliver accessible educational materials, innovative technologies, and inclusive teaching practices. Breezy by Qube ( ...
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Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catlin earned her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Currently, Catlin is working as a blended learning coach, education consultant, and professor in a Masters of Arts in Teaching program. Catlin has published several books on blended learning, including The Shift to Student-led, The Compl ...
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Equity Outcomes presents audio narrated publications by Dr. David R. Arendale on creating a learning environment that supports all students to achieve their educational goals. These audiobooks will include topics on student-led academic study groups, Universal Design for Learning principles that instructors can use in their classroom, antiracism practices to create inclusive learning enviornments, and more.
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Join us for a conversation about instruction, edtech tools, and classroom practices through the lens of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines. As we delve deeper, we’ll be sharing ideas to help you reach each student and give them the tools they need to become expert learners in your school. Hosted by Lynn Kleinmeyer and Jonathan Wylie from Grant Wood AEA.
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EdTech Bites is a Podcast about all things EdTech and Food hosted by Gabriel Carrillo. He interviews teachers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the latest trends in educational technology. Many times, while sharing a meal together. So subscribe, tell a friend or colleague, and remember that great conversations happen when we break bread with great people. Buen Provecho!
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Distant Yarnings is an educational podcast exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of global higher education in the digital age. Join us as we unravel the complex threads of how universities worldwide are adapting to technological transformation, examine the growing influence of AI on teaching and learning, and weave together insights from educators, students, and innovators across continents. Visit the Distant Yarnings Website at: https://create.usq.edu.au/distant-yarnings/ for show notes ...
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A teacher podcast for busy educators—about 10 minutes, every week. Stay current on artificial intelligence in education (plain English), edtech, and what matters in the classroom: culture, instruction, assessment, digital health and wellness, and more. Simple ideas you can use right away. Hosted by AP Computer Science teacher Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher)—author and longtime edtech blogger—this teaching podcast features best-selling teachers, researchers, and in-the-classroom administrators ...
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I'm a First Grade teacher in Michigan!
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All things growing
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First Grade Teacher & MAET Student
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Kait education
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Based on Journal #1: from working with teams class. Cover art photo provided by bharath g s on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@xen0m0rph
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The official podcast for the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET). ADCET provides information, advice and resources to disability practitioners, academics, teachers and students on inclusive practices within the post-secondary education sector. Head to our website for more information - www.adcet.edu.au
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The EduGals podcast is all about current challenges in education, and how teachers in K-12 can leverage educational technology (EdTech) in the classroom. Hosted by Rachel Johnson and Katie Attwell.
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CNUSDEdChat is a podcast for educators and families covering all things k-12 education. Co Hosts, Ivy Ewell-Eldridge, Annemarie Cortez, Kim Kemmer, Jenny Cordura, and Kate Jackson, chat with experts and practitioners on topics including literacy instruction, cultural proficiency, Common Core Math, NGSS, Edtech, and more. With so many changes occurring in 21st century education and learning, what should teachers and families try tomorrow…try this week… and try this month? follow us on Faceboo ...
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"Ways of Knowing and Making Meaning" (Consideration 3.3)
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Each of us has our own way of looking at the world around us as we strive to better understand it. In this episode of the UDL Guidelines podcast, we'll consider how honoring diverse approaches to understanding—from the empirical and experiential to the Indigenous and creative—allows educators to create more inclusive and impactful learning experien…
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Ep. 4: Serving the Song: UDL, Community Building, and Agile Project Management in Higher Education
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Hosts Julie Lindsay and Jim Harris welcome Stefanie Savage-Campbell, Senior Educational Projects Manager at Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, who is also part of the JISC Beyond Blended pilot group. Stefanie discusses her role in managing strategic projects across the university, noting that she often occupies the "weird third space" be…
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End-of-Year Reflection for Teachers: How to Make Meaningful Changes That Stick
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As the year winds down, many teachers find themselves thinking about what they want to change and why it’s been so hard to change it. In this episode, I guide listeners through a practical reflection process that helps explain why meaningful change often feels elusive, even when the desire is there. Using real coaching stories and classroom-based e…
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Ep. 284 | What Frankenstein Gets Right About AI in Schools w/ Brett Salakas
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Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls. From Pre-K to high school, ClassDojo connects your scho…
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The Station Rotation Model: Smooth Transitions That Save Time and Eliminate Chaos
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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 taugh…
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Getting Consistent Results from AI: What Teachers and Students Need to Know
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Many teachers are frustrated when AI gives great results one day and confusing or unreliable responses the next. This episode explores why that happens and how it affects both teachers and students in real classrooms. I sit down with Rob the AI Guy to unpack a key concept that explains much of this inconsistency and helps educators use AI more wise…
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The Science of Attention: The Difference One Teacher Makes
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The science of attention explains why learning cannot happen without focus—and why one teacher can make all the difference. Learn how to understand the science of attention and help students learn. This episode is an extended episode shared from my other podcast/radio/TV show: Cool Cat Teacher Talk. I'm sharing it because it is helpful, but also be…
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Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction Through Flexible Use of High-Quality Instructional Materials
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High-quality instructional materials are designed to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, but what happens when fidelity turns into rigidity? In this episode, I explore how HQIM can function as a strong foundation rather than a script teachers are expected to follow. I unpack when whole-group instruction makes sense, when small-group instruction is more …
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Connecting the Dots: How Learner Agency, Metacognition, and the Science of Learning Work Together with Suzy Evans and Dr. Shane Saeed
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In this episode, I chat with Suzy Evans and Dr. Shane Saeed about how learner agency, metacognition, and assessment can work together rather than be siloed or disconnected. We explored what the science of learning tells us about helping students take more ownership of their thinking and how teachers can design routines that make assessment somethin…
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Ep. 283 | Revolutionizing Education: South Africa's Bold Move with AI and Robotics
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Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls. From Pre-K to high school, ClassDojo connects your scho…
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4 Essential Ways to Teach Reading with Jennifer Burns
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Every child can become a reader — but only when we build strong foundational skills. In this episode, literacy consultant Jennifer Burns explains the "Fundamental Four" every student needs to read with confidence: seeing like a reader, hearing like a reader, thinking like a reader, and believing they are a reader. Whether you teach early learners, …
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"The Power of Multimodal Design" (Consideration 2.5)
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There's a reason your students sometimes experience that all-important lightbulb moment when they're looking at your whiteboard. In this episode of the UDL Guidelines podcast, we'll consider dual coding theory and examine why our brains are wired to process information through both visual and verbal channels. We'll cover practical ways to present k…
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ThinkUDL: The UDL design cycle, research insights, and implementing inclusive learning in higher education.
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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 opportun…
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Quiet Collaboration in Station Rotation: Secondary Strategies That Work
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In this episode, I dig into one of the most common challenges teachers face when using the Station Rotation Model: managing noise while maintaining meaningful collaboration. I walk through six quiet, high-engagement collaborative routines—from virtual scavenger hunts to shared visual artifacts—that help students think together without the chaos. Th…
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S.05, Ep. 4: Design Without Tradeoffs: The Power to Include Everyone
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In this episode, hosts Kelli and Luis sit down with accessibility expert David Berman to explore what it truly means to have “the power to include everyone.” Together, they unpack how accessibility can and should be designed without tradeoffs, making inclusion an intentional part of every system and space. David breaks down the upcoming ADA Title I…
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Ep. 3: Jisc: Future-Proofing Education Through Inclusive Digital Design (Beyond Blended)
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Julie Lindsay and Jim Harris welcome special guests Sarah Knight, Director of Digital Transformation at Jisc, and Sheila McNeill, Independent Consultant working on the Beyond Blended program. The discussion centers on Jisc's three decades of work supporting UK universities and colleges with technology, internet connectivity, and digital strategy. T…
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Ep. 2: Beyond Blended - Negotiating Terminology and Embracing Active Asynchronous Learning
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Julie Lindsay and Jim Harris begin Episode 2 by discussing the JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) organization and its role in UK higher education, including providing a nationwide internet service and negotiating for resources like e-books. They introduce their guest, Lisa Jacka from UNISQ (University of Southern Queensland), who was invol…
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Welcome to the very first episode of Distant Yarnings! In this debut, Julie and Jim introduce the heart of their podcast — built around “yarning” (the art of meaningful, narrative-rich conversation) and the many meanings of “distance” in modern education. Hosts: Julie (Australia) & Jim (UK) Date and Length: September, 2025. Approx. 50 min. Theme: D…
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Tier 1 Instruction with Video: Strategies That Get Students Thinking and Talking
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In this episode, I talk about using video strategically for explanations or models that we plan to present the same way for all students, and that they often need to revisit. I dig into the common concerns teachers raise about video and explain why it can actually remove barriers that live instruction sometimes creates. I share strategies that turn…
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Ep. 282 | Why Male Teachers Second-Guess Every Move
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This episode explores the quiet, constant tension male teachers experience when trying to build authentic relationships with students. From hugs to high-fives, what feels natural for many female educators often feels risky or off-limits for their male colleagues. We also dive into Texas Senate Bill 12 (SB12), a new law that requires parental consen…
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How School and District Podcasts Build Stronger Connections with Families featuring Matt Graham
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In this episode, I talk with Matt Graham, an award-winning educator and the digital media specialist for Chesapeake Public Schools. Matt shares how he first used podcasting with middle school students, then expanded that work and eventually led efforts to create a districtwide podcast focused on clear, consistent communication with families and the…
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Play, Curiosity, and the Joy of Math with Dan Finkel
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What if math could feel like play? 🎲 In this inspiring episode, mathematician and educator Dan Finkel—founder of Math for Love—joins Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher, to explore how curiosity, productive struggle, and play can make math more meaningful and fun for every learner. Discover how to start math lessons with questions, why struggle build…
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Making Tier 1 Whole Group Instruction More Effective: Chunking, Cooperative Learning, and DOK Questions
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In this episode, I explore how we can make Tier 1 whole group instruction more intentional, engaging, and effective for every learner. I share how chunking content into manageable segments prevents cognitive overload and keeps students engaged in their learning, rather than passive listeners. I share how cooperative learning strategies, like Number…
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Ep. 281 | Why Most Teachers Get Student Voice Totally Wrong
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Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities—at every level. It's the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls. From Pre-K to high school, ClassDojo connects your scho…
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Can AI Replace Teachers? Dr. Catlin Tucker on Smarter Lesson Design and UDL
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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 intentiona…
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6 Ideas for Teaching Writing Now with Nancy McCabe
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Teaching writing can feel challenging in today's world of short attention spans and AI-generated text—but it doesn't have to be! In this encouraging episode, author and professor Nancy McCabe joins host Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher) to share six creative strategies that help students rediscover the joy of writing. From 10-minute free writing sessi…
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142: Lukas Fehlings and Stewart Campbell are building an exciting new UDL community across borders!
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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 in…
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Maximize Focus, Minimize Distractions: Using Seating Charts with the Station Rotation Model
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In this episode, I share how a simple seating chart can transform the Station Rotation Model into a more focused and productive learning experience. I talk about how intentional grouping can minimize distractions, strengthen collaboration, and make it easier to assign a facilitator or group leader at each station. I also offer tips for displaying g…
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AI, Speakable, and the Future of Language Teaching
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Learning a new language can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! In this inspiring conversation, Spanish teacher Dawne Beck joins host Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher) to share practical ways to create a low-anxiety, high-engagement classroom where students actually enjoy speaking another language. From using game-based learning and storytelling …
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S.05, Ep. 3: Designing for Thinking: Executive Function, UDL, and AI in Learning
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In this conversation, we sat down with Alexis Reid, an educational therapist, executive function expert, and longtime member of the UDL family. Alexis shares how she first connected with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and why it continues to shape her work and advocacy. Together, we unpack what executive functioning really means, why it matter…
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ChatGPT, Mental Health and the Teen Tragedy We Can't Ignore
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My students asked me about the Adam Raine wrongful death suit. Parents have asked me. So, I had to spend some time digging into the issues there and how I will be part of the solution. Part of protecting kids from their favorite 'homework helper.' We should all be concerned, and I look forward to continuing to learn and converse about the issue of …
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Ep. 280 | Don't Start a Drone Club Until You Hear This w/ Frankie Baker
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Hear that? That's the sound of STEM careers taking off. Meet CoDrone EDU from Robolink — the drone made for classrooms and competitions and the sponsor for this episode. It's safe, durable, and fixable — with no FAA license or assembly required to fly and help every student feel more confident in a tech-driven world. Students fly CoDrone EDU three …
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141: Gordon Eldridge applies UDL to curriculum design and assessment policy.
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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.…
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Evolving CUE into CALIE: Building a Modern Network for Innovative Educators with Christine Feenstra
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In this episode, I chat with Christine Feenstra, Executive Director of the California Association for Leading Innovation in Education (CALIE)—formerly known as CUE—about the organization’s evolution and rebrand. Christine shares the why behind the shift, how her team engaged educators and stakeholders throughout the process, and what this change me…
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Differentiation + AI: Making It Manageable
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In this episode, I explore how AI can make differentiation not only doable but sustainable. I share how I use AI tools to support differentiation across content, process, product, and learning environment—helping teachers meet diverse learner needs without doubling their workload. From creating leveled texts and choice boards to designing asset-bas…
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ILOTA Things - Episode 14: International Impacts of AI - Equity, Inclusion and Education for All
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Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this episode, titled International Impacts of AI - Equity, Inclusion and Education for All, we're going to chat about AI and the impact on students and educators. In this episode we are joined by Samo Varsik and Lydia Vosberg from the OECD, w…
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Differentiation in Action: Making Learning Accessible and Engaging for Every Student
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Differentiation doesn’t have to mean creating 30 different versions of a lesson. In this episode, I unpack what differentiation really looks like in practice and why it’s essential in today’s diverse classrooms. I share examples from elementary, middle, and high school to show how teachers can adjust content, process, product, and learning environm…
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