In this episode, we take some time to reflect on our exploration of the UDL guidelines and consider what our big takeaways are. We also have actionable ideas for how you can get started on a UDL journey of your own. Shownotes for all of our ep

11: Information Inundation

Dec 20th, 2021 28m 2s

In the digital age that we live in, information inundation is a real and growing problem. This makes executive functioning more important than it ever has been. Can you deal with the distractions, stay organized, and get things done in time? We

10: Making Meaning of Information

Dec 6th, 2021 27m 52s

Comprehension is the main topic of today's episode, but it's not just reading comprehension that we are talking about. This is something that applies to all curricular areas and we have some ideas to help you better reach each one of your stude

9: Supporting Student Self-regulation

Nov 22nd, 2021 31m 37s

Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning. It's how we deal with st

8: Multiple Means of Demonstrating Understanding

Nov 8th, 2021 31m 8s

Having students show what they know is a fundamental part of any classroom, but what does that look like in a UDL classroom? We have some ideas for you, as well as some tech tools and options for assessment. Shownotes for all of our episodes c

7: Language of Learning

Oct 25th, 2021 36m 36s

In this episode, Lynn and Jonathan are joined by Lisa Klein, an ELL Consultant at Grant Wood AEA. Lisa helps us unpack the importance of language for all students and gives us tips on how to be better communicators in the classroom. Shownotes

6: Maintaining Motivation

Oct 11th, 2021 25m 32s

Motivation is hard for adults, so imagine how hard it can be for students. In this episode, we look at a variety of ways that educators can help their students maintain motivation through goal setting, challenges, collaboration, and feedback.

5: Advantages of Assistive Technology

Sep 27th, 2021 32m 55s

In this episode, we take a look at how to reduce barriers to learning that would be introduced by the motor demands of a task. To help us out, we are joined by the amazing Kelli Robertson, the Accessibility Lead at Grant Wood AEA. Kelli talks t

4: Customizing the Learning Experience

Sep 27th, 2021 33m 47s

Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. We know that, but how can teachers plan for that? In this episode, we explore that in more depth and give you some tools and ideas to get you s

3: Engaging All Learners

Aug 30th, 2021 27m 14s

In this episode, we look at the perennial topic of student engagement. What are the best ways to engage all of our learners so that the content is more relevant and responsive to their needs, backgrounds, and cultures? We might not have all the

2: Diving Deeper into UDL

Aug 16th, 2021 26m 36s

In this episode, we do some UDL myth-busting and take some time to really get to know the UDL Guidelines in more depth. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes.You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibr

1: Grounding and Growing

Aug 1st, 2021 15m 35s

In this episode, we spend some time talking about what UDL means to us, how our journeys have evolved over time, and what we want to do with future episodes of this podcast. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes

Divergent by Design Trailer

Mar 8th, 2021 1m 3s

Coming soon! A brand new podcast that explores the UDL guidelines as an opportunity to think differently, to diverge, and to deepen our instructional design to honor all of our learners.

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