All posts by Lisa Kovac

Fostering collaboration, interdependence, and collective learning is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can help learners support and learn from each other.

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Optimizing challenge and support is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can create a variety of challenges for all learners.

Optimizing challenge and support in Universal Design for Learning

Optimizing challenge and support means motivating learners with different types of tasks and access to resources. While one learner might find a task too complex, another learner might find the same task not challenging enough.

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Clarifying the meaning and purpose of goals is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can help learners continue to concentrate on attaining their goals.

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Addressing biases, threats, and distractions is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can reduce distractions and other classroom elements that compromise learning.

Addressing biases, threats, and distractions in Universal Design for Learning

Addressing biases, threats, and distractions means providing all learners with options that optimize their learning environment. For instance, learners differ in their needs for:

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Nurturing joy and play is a universal design for learning (UDL) guideline that supports multiple means of engagement. The UDL guidelines were developed by an organization called CAST. This article will explore how teachers and other educators can help learners find joy and fulfillment in their quests for knowledge.

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