UDL in 15 Minutes

Oct 16 2024 100 ep. 15 mins 116

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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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127: How UDL is helping educators in Northwestern Nigeria connect with out-of-school children

Oct 16 2024 15 mins

Zacham Kabantiok, a dedicated educator from Wauro Jabbe Community School in Northeastern Nigeria, shares how UDL has helped her and other educators transform the lives of out-of-school children, foster inclusive learning environments, and empower students to overcome barriers.

126: Lillian Nave: Using UDL to design campus policies and procedures

Oct 03 2024 22 mins

Lillian Nave shares her experiences applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at Appalachian State University's new Hickory campus. She emphasizes the importance of flexibility in teaching practices, communication strategies, and support for diverse student needs, particularly for first-generation students, as the university aims to create an inclusive and accessible educational

125: Martha Dobboh: How UDL is changing teacher prep and teacher training in Liberia

Sep 19 2024 16 mins

Martha Dobboh is using UDL to shift her teach training courses so all of her learners understand not only the structure of UDL, but the heart of UDL - to include and value all learners. Hear how UDL has shifted the way her adult learners expereince education and how they are sharing that shift in their own lesson and learning environment design.

124: Liliana Vidal on teaching English as a second language to students with disabilities in Argentina

Sep 05 2024 16 mins

Liliana Vidal shares the importance of inclusive education for students with disabilities in English as a second language (ESL) classrooms. Liliana, an experienced English teacher from Argentina, shares her journey of implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create a more accessible learning environment. She emphasizes the need for diverse teaching methods tha

123: Growing UDL organically for effective adoption - the views of a seasoned UDL leader

Jul 18 2024 18 mins

In this episode of UDL in 15 Minutes, host Loui Lord Nelson sits down with Patrick McGrath to discuss the organic growth of UDL in educational settings. Patrick shares insights from his work with a group of schools within the LEO Academy Trust that initially adopted a one-to-one technology approach without a formal UDL framework. As the schools embraced inclusive practices unintent

Feed Drop: Think Inclusive - Using AI to Support Learners with Disabilites in the Classroom

Jul 03 2024 26 mins

This is my chance to introduce you to another podcast. Think Inclusive is hosted by Tim Villegas and produced by the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education. While this podcast is not specifically about UDL, the ideas shared definitely align with the framework. During this episode of Think Inclusive, Tim talks with DJ Nicholson. She is an experienced educator and advocate for in

122: A plant helped Elaina apply UDL and shift her approach to professional development

Jun 19 2024 20 mins

Elaina Fennell shares her journey of shifting her approach to delivering professional development by embracing Universal Design for Learning (UDL). In this episode, Elaina dives into the importance of learner variability, teacher efficacy, and intentional design to facilitate meaningful and accessible learning experiences.

121: How the question, "Am I leaving anyone out?" drives inclusion

Jun 05 2024 23 mins

Heather Avery and Anthony Carey share their experiences with UDL implementation in New Brunswick, focusing on the importance of asking, “Am I leaving anyone out?” Heather discusses their work in designing a professional learning program that prioritizes inclusivity and support for educators. Anthony emphasizes the importance of setting up systems for effective UDL implementatio

120: UDL unites teachers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Here’s how.

May 22 2024 20 mins

Chynel McCrink and Colin Syron, two primary school teachers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, respectively, about their experiences with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). They discuss how the UDL framework has helped establish a shared language for teaching across Ireland and how it has transformed their approach to education. Chynel and Colin share their person

119: Arie Werder, Part 2. The collaborative effort of lowering barriers

Apr 24 2024 15 mins

Arie continues to share her invaluable college, teacher college, and teaching experiences as someone diagnosed with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD.