UDL in 15 Minutes

127: How UDL is helping educators in Northwestern Nigeria connect with out-of-school children Oct 16, 2024

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 04, 2024

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 environment.

125: Martha Dobboh: How UDL is changing teacher prep and teacher training in Liberia Sep 19, 2024

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

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 that cater to the various learning styles of students, particularly those with disabilities. Through the use of visual aids, technology, and hands-on activities, she illustrates how UDL can enhance engagement and representation in language learning. Liliana also highlights the significance of fostering self-regulation and emotional support to help students overcome challenges, ultimately aiming to empower all learners to achieve their potential in a supportive classroom setting.

123: Growing UDL organically for effective adoption - the views of a seasoned UDL leader Jul 18, 2024

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 unintentionally, Patrick saw a transformation towards UDL principles, resulting in significant improvements in student outcomes and a reduction in special education needs registrations. The conversation delves into the shift towards redefining inclusion and the pivotal moment when UDL was formally introduced, leading to a more intentional and effective approach to pedagogy.

Feed Drop: Think Inclusive - Using AI to Support Learners with Disabilites in the Classroom Jul 03, 2024

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 inclusive education. She has a background in special education and has worked with students with disabilities for many years. DJ is passionate about finding innovative ways to support learners with disabilities and believes that technology, including AI, can play a crucial role in creating inclusive learning environments.

122: A plant helped Elaina apply UDL and shift her approach to professional development Jun 19, 2024

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

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 implementation.

120: UDL unites teachers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Here’s how. May 22, 2024

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 personal journeys with UDL, the differences in teacher professional development between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and the impact of the partnership between the National Education Authorities, Microsoft, and Lasell University has had on teacher leaders in both regions. They also reflect on their a-ha moments during the UDL course and how UDL has empowered them as educators.

119: Arie Werder, Part 2. The collaborative effort of lowering barriers Apr 24, 2024

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

118: Part 1: Arie's diagnosed learning needs and her K-12 and college experiences drive her strong connection to UDL Apr 12, 2024

Arie Werder, a district educational technology district consultant teacher, bravely shares her K - 12 through college experiences as a learner with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD with a lead up to why UDL feels like home to her.

117: How UDL shifted Tracy Dabbs’ PD design Mar 27, 2024

With a diverse student population, Burlington-Edison School District needed a common instructional framework. UDL was adopted and transformed Tracy’s understanding of instructional design and her PDs. During this podcast, she talks about shifting from the checklist mentality, embracing learner variability, expert learning and flexible goals as the tenets of UDL. She ends with a great story about the power of feedback loops.

116: "While UDL is very aspirational, we still commit to it and do what we can" Feb 22, 2024

Former guest Liz Hartmann from Lasell University and the Harvard Graduate School of Education shares how her understanding and implementation of the framework have evolved over time. She shares her thoughts on the dynamic nature of UDL and the need for educators to be flexible and open to growth.

115: Jana Nicol returns and shares how her roles have influenced her connection to UDL Feb 07, 2024

Jana Nicol returns to UDL in 15 Minutes to share her experiences and growth through the use of the UDL framework. Her roles have changed over the last four years and have directly influenced her interpretation and application of the framework.

114: Business owners talk deeply about our nervous system and how it affects everything we do Jan 30, 2024

The principle of Engagement is entirely rooted in the nervous system. Anne Bishop and Chantill Lopez use their deep knowledge of the nervous system to help educators tap into that critical piece of UDL all while using UDL to develop their own instruction. This is the second podcast of a 2-part series.

113:How these business entrepreneurs use UDL in their business design and their teaching Jan 16, 2024

Anne Bishop and Chantill Lopez share their backgrounds with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and movement education as well as their experiences of applying UDL to their business, The Embodied Business Institute. By leveraging brain-based learning, motivation science, and the nervous system, they help entrepreneurs and educators create meaningful and sustainable businesses. Stay tuned for Part Two to learn more about their approach.

112: 24 years of collaboration. 64 collective years as high school teachers. Year 1 of UDL. Choice and co-created rubrics brought positive change. Jan 03, 2024

Kelly Ackerman and Lisa Renz have collaboratively taught for 24 years and have taught 31 and 33 years respectively. They are also brand new to UDL. In this episode, share how they brought choice into their English II lessons and co-created rubrics with their learners. They also share their amazing results.

111: A trifecta: students understanding their own learning needs, gaining empathy, and creating inclusive and accountable learning processes. Dec 06, 2023

Kelly shares her experience of guiding students to create “Brain Stories”, which help them understand their own learning needs and the needs of others. She also shares the benefits and challenges of co-creating rubrics with her students, ensuring inclusivity and accountability in the learning process.

110: After 14 years of co-teaching together, UDL changed up how they approached lesson development and instruction Nov 29, 2023

Co-teachers Kyanne Obrock and Carrie McSwain share how they saw a significant increase in student effort and motivation when they started designing lessons that shifted from planning for individual students to planning for learner variability. They created a learning environment where students worked individually, in groups, and checked-in at prescribed time so they could receive individualized feedback.

109: Principal Gayle Hines excites and entices her staff to learn about UDL - and they love it! Nov 08, 2023

Gayle Hines, principal at Matoaca Middle School in Richmond, Virginia, shares how she prepares her staff to learn about UDL and the strategies she uses to make UDL PD effective and enticing to her staff.

108: Beth Stark and Jérémie Rostan introduce us to LUDIA, an AI UDL thought partner Oct 25, 2023

Beth Stark and Jérémie Rostan, the co-creators of the AI tool LUDIA, share how educators can use the process of “tell, tinker, tweak, and transfer” to enhance their journey with Universal Design for Learning. We dispel common myths about AI and listeners will walk away with clear next steps to use LUDIA as part of their toolbox.

107: How Doug Smith and colleagues use UDL to design adaptive PE environments Oct 25, 2023

Doug Smith, an adapted physical education specialist, discusses his journey with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how he applies it in his work. During our conversation, he explains that adapted physical education is required by law for students who have difficulty accessing the physical education curriculum. Doug emphasizes the importance of creating an engaging environment, modifying the physical space, and establishing a predictable schedule to support all learners. He also shares his three big E’s as a way he’s introduced UDL to his colleagues.

106: Creating safe, inclusive, power-sharing learning spaces in higher education Oct 11, 2023

Kade Friedman, an adjunct professor at New York University, shares their journey in education and how they use UDL to create inclusive learning spaces for adults. They discuss the importance of using UDL not only in teaching students, but also in designing courses and facilitating meetings. Kade emphasizes the value of sharing power with students and colleagues, providing choices and options, and acknowledging and addressing their emotional needs. They also highlight the benefits of using collective note-taking and assigning roles in meetings and classrooms. Kade encourages educators to consider affinity groups and honor diverse cultures and languages in their teaching and interactions.

105: Using a combination of UDL, shared unit planning, and a focus on Power Standards to help Middle School students build their executive functioning skills Sep 26, 2023

Shannon Costley and Megan Babb discuss how they have used a combination of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), shared unit planning, and a focus on Power Standards to guide their middle school learners back to the face-to-face classroom after the pandemic shutdown.

104: How one co-op has improved the engagement and expression of ALL learners via a flexible digital tool. Sep 13, 2023

Kyle Carlin and Andrea Wichers from the West Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative discuss how they have implemented a UDL-aligned flexible digital tool, Read and Write, and how it has improved students' engagement and expression.

103: Jeremy and Stephanie of Pike Valley School District in Scandia, Kansas talk about specific system supports they use to provide ongoing support and help staff embrace UDL. Aug 30, 2023

Jeremy Miller, the principal of Pike Valley Junior/Senior High School, and Stephanie Jensen, a Resource Teacher at the same school, discuss their school's journey with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). They highlight the importance of both instructional and technical leadership skills in implementing UDL effectively. Jeremy and Stephanie share how they have created structures and provided support to help their staff embrace UDL. They also discuss the integration of UDL with other statewide requirements and their plans for the future.

102: How a statewide book study series is spreading the UDL word Aug 16, 2023

In this episode, Loui Lord Nelson interviews Nicole Glynn and Nicole Peters about their experiences with UDL and their facilitation of the Kansas Interstate book study. They discuss their journey with UDL, the design of the book studies, and the activities they provided for high-level thinking during the discussions. They also talk about the professional development standards they incorporated into the book studies and their plans for future book studies.

Key Takeaways: 1. The Kansas Interstate book study was initiated by the state Infinitec program and expanded to include participants from both Kansas and Illinois. 2. The book studies were designed to provide examples of UDL and promote high-level thinking among participants. 3. The discussions were framed around the professional development standards and included activities and small group discussions to engage participants. 4. The book studies will continue in the next school year with a focus on "The Shift to Student Led" book by Catlin Tucker.

101: PLCs plus coaching impact statewide UDL professional learning Aug 09, 2023

Cindy Malone of Kansas Infinitec shares how a statewide system of UDL Professional Learning Communities and coaching have shifted technology use across Kansas.

I’m a brain master: When students are fully empowered Jul 19, 2023

Brandon shares how he used his Tell me about UDL bulletin board to empower his learners to learn about UDL and become strong self-advocates.

Truly weaving in UDL: One district’s story Jul 19, 2023

Mary Waldron and Michaela Clancy of Washington share how equity work and MTSS were Clover Park School District’s springboard into the UDL.

98: How students established the push for inclusion Jun 21, 2023

Sara Lucero and Cassie Stevens return for part 2 of their story about how inclusion became a central part of Olympic View Elementary School.

97:How one principal is dismantling self-contained classrooms with the help of UDL. Jun 07, 2023

This episode continues our journey with the Inclusionary Practices Project in Washington. Sara Lucero, the principal of Olympic Park Elementary School, shares the steps she took to shift away from self-contained environments to inclusive classrooms and how UDL influenced that shift. Cassie Stevens shares how the project supported Sara’s vision and actions.

Special edition: ”What does UDL look like?” This tool answers that. May 23, 2023

The ultimate UDL question is “what does UDL look like?” Loui shares how her new tool, The UDL Gears, helps UDL users in all fields and around the world shift that question to, "What are the consistencies of UDL application?" In this episode, guest host Dakota Hudelson (from episode 8) is asking the questions and Loui is the guest!

96: Student stories and the power of UDL from Castlerock Early Childhood Learning Center May 10, 2023

You know you’ve got a strong design when other districts want to visit and learn from you. Janelle, Heidi, and Emily share some #UDL-driven student-specific stories in Part 2 of their podcast about Castlerock Early Childhood Learning Center in Wenatchee School District.

95: Janelle, Emily and Heidi share how their UDL focus has improved early childhood outcomes Apr 26, 2023

Janelle Bersch, Emily Wilgus, and Heidi Schroeder share how they’re using UDL to create classrooms where all students have access to what they need. Period.

94: Kelly Correio and Laurie Sarver honestly share their UDL journey so far Apr 12, 2023

Finding the time and energy to get going with UDL (and to keep going) takes focus. Kelly Correio from ESD 123 and Laurie Sarver from Kennewick School District in Washington share an honest story of how they’ve put theory into practice to move the idea of UDL into practice across the district.

93: Over time, a 1% change makes a huge difference Mar 29, 2023

The Highland School District began their journey with UDL in 2019. In just three years, they’ve made measurable strides by adopting the 1% change concept. Small changes over time lead to big growth. Kathleen Lenihan and Courtney Sund share the steps they've taken during this journey.

92: Including everyone, from teachers to bus drivers, in professional learning Mar 15, 2023

Lindsey Hicks Frazier, an inclusionary practice project lead who works through ESD 101, shares how Valley District's leadership aligned around inclusive practices and how their professional development includes everyone, from teachers to bus drivers.

91: Ann and Victoria share how adult authentic learning was key to shifting instruction and dramatically changing student outcomes Mar 01, 2023

We know that choice is important for all learners, so when building leaders embed choice in building PD, engagement goes up! Ann and Victoria share how they wove in choice and authentic learning and the incredible outcomes staff achieved at Blue Heron Middle School.

90: Gahlya Auel and Liza Sejkora: Accelerating UDL-aligned inclusive practices through focused leadership support Feb 15, 2023

Gahlya and Liza share how Ocean Beach School District has used administrative PLCs to look at LRE data and student report data on their sense of belonging, make decisions, and affect significant change in their schools around inclusion and instruction.

89: Jenny Parker talks about replication and other simple tips to help you adopt UDL Feb 01, 2023

Jenny Parker, the regional administrator for special programs and professional development with ESD 113 in the state of Washington brings us the overarching ideas that can help teachers start with UDL: replicating the practice of others who are more experienced, co-planning, and self-reflection using video recording.

The second episode in the Association of Educational Service District’s (AESD) Inclusionary Practices Project series.

88: Cassie and Lori share details and outstanding results from their statewide inclusion project in Washington. Jan 18, 2023

The Inclusionary Practices Project in the state of Washington has had a statewide impact that every educator needs to hear about. This is the first podcast in a series that shares how these educators have improved inclusive practices across the state and it all started during covid lockdown!

87: Two principals share how UDL has helped their school include students with significant disabilities Dec 07, 2022

Current principal Katie Day and former principal Brett Boezeman share how Schmitt Elementary's inclusion of students with significant disabilities in general education settings has grown over the years through the implementation of UDL.

86: MS Principal Evan Burton’s leadership in inclusion at a middle school in BCSC Oct 26, 2022

As principal of Northside Middle School in Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, Evan uses his leadership to guide his staff to include all students in the general education setting, including students with significant disabilities.

85: Betty Lou Rowe on including students with significant disabilities in the general education setting in BCSC. Sep 28, 2022

Betty Lou Rowe shares the work she and UDL coordinators at Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation are doing to truly and fully include all learners. Hear about a tool they created that communicates who as student is, strengths, and how to support that student from day 1.

84: UDL Coordinators for BCSC share tools, resources, and what sets BCSC up for UDL success. Aug 31, 2022

The role of UDL Coordinator has matured over the past 14 years in Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation and Rhonda Laswell and Tina Greene have helped shape that role. During this episode, they describe what changes have occurred over time as well as the resources and supports so BCSC’s teachers can become more invested in designing UDL-aligned lessons and environments.

83: George Van Horn shares how UDL enables the BCSC district to achieve their vision. The first episode in a series about BCSC. Aug 17, 2022

This episode kicks off a special series about UDL in Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Columbus, Indiana. During this episode, George Van Horn, their Director of Special Education, offers the history of how they got started with UDL and the supports they put in place for themselves along the way.

82: How her UDL mindset helped her turn her lesson unit on a dime Jul 06, 2022

This episode shares how kindergarten teacher Melanie Smith used the UDL framework to rework her unit in the moment to bridge the social-emotional gap her students were experiencing so they could access the academic content.

81: Hear about two CAST projects that support all classroom teachers May 18, 2022

Tara Courchaine of CAST talks about two programs that directly support classroom educators: The Accessible Educational Materials Center (the AEM Center) and the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES).

80:Sue Hardin introduces the UDL School Implementation and Certification Criteria Apr 27, 2022

Sue Hardin, a veteran educator of over 30 years, lends her voice to the Fraser Public School series. Sue has been a partner with Fraser since the beginning of their journey. She shares her insights about planning for variability, systems change, and a new tool called the UDL School Implementation and Certification Criteria.

79: Principal Keith Tonn shares his school’s journey with UDL Apr 13, 2022

Principal Keith Tonn of Eisenhower Elementary share his school’s journey with UDL as part of the Fraser Public Schools Implementation Series.

78: The role of a coach in Fraser Public School’s UDL implementation Mar 30, 2022

Continuing the series about UDL implementation in Fraser Public Schools, Kelly Zombo shares details and a classroom story about her role as a 21st Century Teacher and Coach and how she supports Fraser’s UDL focus.

77: The Fraser Public School Series - Superintendent, Carrie Wozniak Mar 16, 2022

Carrie shares how Fraser Public School's UDL implementation is guided by their Strategic Plan and their specific Portrait of a Graduate plan.

76: How the UDL mindset drives the design of a nonpartisan advocacy group of educators Mar 02, 2022

Jarod McGuffey, a 21st Century teacher in Fraser, Michigan, shares how he used his knowledge of the UDL mindset, his gift of listening, and knowledge from a fellowship to create Trusted Voices, a nonpartisan advocacy group of educators who establish partnerships with legislators to ensure vetted information is shared to inform policy. Hear more about his journey into this work, how Trusted Voices has grown, and tips of what to do if you love the idea but you don’t live in Michigan.

75: His experiences with equity, access, and an acting method created his connection with UDL. Feb 02, 2022

Donzell Lewis shares his own journey toward equity and access, how he came to UDL, and how those three pieces guide his work as a theatre educator who collaborates with others on a yearly STEAM project at Walgrove Elementary.

74: This AP Spanish teacher resisted UDL but now loves it Jan 05, 2022

Juan Gallardo was a really successful teacher. His students did well in his courses and he had the data to back it up. So, why would he ever want to add UDL into his thinking and planning? Juan shares his journey from reluctance to love during this episode of UDL in 15 Minutes.

73: Virtual coaching and turning reluctant writers into excited authors Dec 08, 2021

Kim Potter and Shana Montgomery use a specific lesson and the fabulous outcomes all of Kim’s students experienced to share how their virtual teacher/coach relationship works.

72: 29-year veteran teacher shows how you can apply UDL even when the curriculum is restrictive Nov 17, 2021

Middle school reading teacher Kim Potter shares the curriculum they are required to use, how that curriculum limits choice, and how she found a way to provide choice via UDL to a reluctant reader and his subsequent increase in confidence, progress monitoring scores, and his love for sharing the tool with other students.

71: Using digital learning and supporting SEL and academics with 2nd graders Oct 13, 2021

Gina shares a lesson she taught in May of 2020 at the height of COVID lockdown. It reconnected her students with the great outdoors, supported their social emotional learning, and maintained their academic rigor all while using the digital learning environment. It was all planned using the UDL framework.

70: Shannon Schultz and the UDL Readiness Rubric Sep 29, 2021

Continuing the UDL district implementation series with Fond du Lac Schools, Shannon Schultz offers a deep dive into their UDL Readiness Rubric.

69: UDL implementation from the district level Sep 15, 2021

Katie Moder, the Director of Pupil Services for Fond du Lac Schools in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin shares how their district began, planned for, and continues to support the implementation of UDL across their 14 schools.

68: Superintendent Rene Sanchez – how he introduced UDL as a principal in Houston, TX. Sep 01, 2021

Rene shares how he brought UDL into his high school in Houston, TX when he was the principal and how the framework continued to influence his leadership as he moved through other districts and positions. BONUS: He shares a crosswalk of the intentional outcomes of UDL, PBIS, and International Baccalaureate used at his high school. Go to: https://bit.ly/3kBd0va

67: How Clair was supported by Amanda, her UDL coach, and transformed her teaching Aug 18, 2021

What co-teaching, staff support, and transformative teaching led by UDL looks like in their New South Wales, Australia school.

66: Graduates with STEM degrees help spread UDL to classrooms in Algeria Aug 04, 2021

Yacine Hakmi and Ashraf Meguellati from Algeria walk us through the successful design they use at the STEM Teacher Training program to help teachers become excited about and apply UDL in their classrooms.

65: An AP Art History course designed using UDL, held in a community-based museum, and accessible to all learners. Mic drop. Jun 04, 2021

Hear about Timmary's AP Art History course that welcomes all learners, holds high expectations, and is held in a community-based museum. IT's all made possible through her application of UDL.

64: How Callie improved her art and design instruction through the use of UDL May 12, 2021

Art and Design teacher Callie Mulcahy shares how UDL is the perfect fit as she guides her students toward the art standards of creating, responding, presenting, and connecting.

63: Emily Art on instructing on UDL while implementing UDL Apr 21, 2021

Emily Art shares how her department at Relay Graduate School of Education does more than teach about UDL, they are embodying it in their instruction. She shares their ah-ha’s and growth points.

62: Alaa Zaza from Syria shares how UDL contributes to hope during the current Syrian tragedy Apr 09, 2021

Alaa Zaza shares how teachers and schools are supporting all children, including children with disabilities, and how the adults work to provide all children with psychosocial and academic supports in the midst of the Syrian tragedy.

61: Kavita Rao talks about the UDL Reporting Criteria Tool Mar 17, 2021

The UDL Reporting Criteria tool was created by a mix of researchers and school-based administrators interested in helping others clearly talk about UDL in their journal articles. The tool, though, has shown to be flexible and useful in the learning environment. Though this podcast was originally recorded for UDL Research in 15 Minutes, the topic is a must share for UDL in 15 Minutes!

60: Andretesha Fitzgerald, authentic letter writing, and empowerment Mar 03, 2021

Andretesha Fitzgerald shares how a unit on letter writing empowered her students then and continues to empower her students now.

59:How Lizzie Fortin's coaching focuses on radical love using UDL Feb 17, 2021

Lizzie Fortin goes beyond modeling UDL during her instructional coaching, she embodies it. Hear how she helped establish community and minimize threats so her colleagues could work to create equitable learning environments.

58: Open Education Resources and UDL: Carolee talks about the connections and offers resources Feb 03, 2021

Carolee Clyne of BCcampus in British Columbia shares her passion for Open Education Resources and how those interconnect with UDL. A bonus: she shares an excellent resource on how to get started with OER.

57: Jess Lombardi and student led conferences Jan 20, 2021

Jess Lombardi shares how she empowers her students to understand their own learning needs, track their growth, and lead their own conferences.

56: Stephanie's growth with UDL over the years and across positions Jan 06, 2021

Stephanie Craig shares how she has grown with UDL across her roles as elementary school teacher, UDL coach, researcher, and assistant professor at Marietta College teaching pre-service teachers.

55: Ending the power struggle dynamics with her 6th graders Oct 21, 2020

Blake Beckett, a 6th grade ELA teacher shares how she uses the UDL framework to empower her learners.

54: Using UDL and backwards planning to create an inclusive and culturally sustaining environment Oct 07, 2020

6th Grade World Cultures teacher Carla-Ann Brown shares how she uses backwards planning and UDL to design units that are inclusive as well as culturally sustaining.

53: This high school Visual Communications Design teacher shares how UDL has added new dimensions to her teaching Sep 23, 2020

Daphne Hereford is a high school Visual Communication Design teacher which means students create products using really cool digital tools. UDL helps Daphne focus on what the students need to learn prior to choosing the tools they will use which leads to highly engaging lessons.

52: Introducing UDL to general educators and how UDL influenced the use of visual and verbal gestures to support distance learning Sep 09, 2020

Selena Andrade Gonzalez is a Resource Specialist at a bi-lingual and high need school in Salinas, CA. She shares the strategies she’s used to introduce UDL to general education and how UDL led her to use physical and verbal signs to support her learners during distance learning.

51: UDL and Shark Tank: Teaching Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Aug 26, 2020

High School teacher Susanne Geise shares how her students helped develop her very successful project on ethos, pathos, and logos using UDL and the format of the famous TV show, Shark Tank.

50: How to interest high school freshman in research using UDL and hyper docs Jul 15, 2020

Brandy and Lauren combined their skills to create a lasting unit on research for Lauren’s freshman English class. While they used hyper docs as the main tool, the design of their environment supported the self-regulation, comprehension, and executive functioning of their students.

Announcing a NEW Podcast: UDL Research in 15 Minutes Jul 08, 2020

There's a new UDL Podcast coming to town! The same host with the same passion for UDL bringing you new information from a new angle. Researchers and I will have interesting conversations about their work and how that work connects to the classroom. The first guest will knock your socks off, so stay tuned via Twitter or my website, www.theudlapproach.com.

48: High School Career Center math + UDL: When personal reflection leads to learning avenues Jun 24, 2020

Lauren’s story shows how UDL shifted her mindset to create a space where learners are given the opportunity, time, and information to show what they really know.

47: Using practice profiles to build consensus and fidelity: Cherie Smith shares an example. Jun 10, 2020

Recorded live during the UDL-IRN 2020 Summit On Demand on June 4, 2020, Cherie Smith describes the benefits of the practice profile and how one district is using practice profiles to articulate what it looks like when students are given clear lesson goals.

46: 2020 Discussion Guide May 27, 2020

This 1 minute 30 second announcement shares where you can find a discussion guide for past and future UDL in 15 Minute episodes and includes prompts about the shift so many made to online learning. Get ready for another episode next week!

45: A New Zealand High School English teacher shares how UDL prepared her for emergency online teaching and what she’ll bring back into her classroom May 20, 2020

Catherine chose to learn about UDL on her own, but is now excited to share how it has positively affected her students in both face-to-face and online settings. She shares some of the strategies she’s found helpful as well as next steps for her and her colleagues.

44: Face-to-face or online: How a district’s technology department supports teachers use of UDL in all environments May 13, 2020

Brenny Kummer, a former middle and high school teacher, is a technology coordinator for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. In this podcast, she shares how BCSC had already ingrained UDL into its technology supports, how she and her colleagues have supported teachers during emergency online learning, and a specific example of supporting occupational therapists.

43: Getting started and keeping it up: How teachers in this Dublin, Ireland secondary school are using UDL to influence their teaching during emergency distance learning May 06, 2020

Since the beginning, Elish Sheridan and her colleagues have used a TeachMeet format to share their effective uses of the UDL framework when planning and delivering their face-to-face and current distance learning lessons. They’ve continued that sharing style during their school’s closure. Elish shares what her colleagues have discovered during this podcast and via a one-page overview.

42: Lizzie Davis: Using the UDL framework to identify barriers to plan for distance learning and to return to brick and mortar Apr 29, 2020

Hear how Lizzie and her colleagues used their UDL mindset to think through the barriers their students would face during emergency distance learning and how they are using the UDL framework to plan for their students’ return.

41: Finding what you need Apr 22, 2020

This episode provides an updated easy-to-read table that organizes all of the UDL in 15 Minutes episodes by subject and grade. Find the podcast topic that connects with you most, then try out a couple of others!

40: Megan Gross and Lisa Yamasaki, special educators from California, share resources and tips for educating students with disabilities during this time of stay-at-home. Apr 15, 2020

Megan and Lisa talk about some of the resources and tips they are providing to parents and general educators as everyone moves to educating all student at home.

39: He’s an experienced online educator who also teaches face-to-face. Here’s how Dan is negotiating his shift from brick and mortar to online through the use of UDL. Apr 08, 2020

High school teacher Dan Marsh has been teaching in a brick and mortar setting for 16 years, but he’s also taught online for 10 years. During this episode, he shares his ideas about shifting his brick and mortar lessons online and how he’s supporting his students during that shift.

38: When instruction becomes enrichment: How Robin will use UDL to guide her online design Apr 01, 2020

Robin, who is newer to UDL, shares her thoughts on how she’s going to weave UDL into her online enrichment lessons to enhance engagement and access during this time of social distancing.

37: High school English teacher Kelley Culp shares how she got started using UDL to design her online learning environment Mar 21, 2020

Benefit from Kelley’s knowledge about UDL and her experience of planning an online environment using the framework. She recommends starting small and gives some specific examples of where she got started.

36: This alternative high school principal shares how she connects artistic expression as a learning tool and UDL Mar 11, 2020

Principal Sara Soria shares her rich professional and personal journey to emphasize the importance of using art as a means of learning and expression and how she sees the arts as a tool to implement UDL.

35: When grading mirrors growth mindset: High School teacher Ian Wilkins tells his story. Feb 26, 2020

When Ian Wilkins began to adopt Universal Design for Learning into his learning environment, he began to investigate how grades were moving his students away from being expert learners. Hear how this high school English Language Arts teacher redesigned his syllabus, created a rubric, and now guides his students toward a stronger growth mindset.

34: Applying UDL to a new science curriculum: Christina, is seeing wonderful results. Feb 12, 2020

7th grade science teacher Christina Khatri, from Ocean View Junior High School in Oxnard, CA, shares how her students have blossomed into motivated and persistent learners through her use of UDL for planning and teaching.

33: Laura's intermediate school students share their learning preferences and she listens Jan 29, 2020

Laura Christie, an English Language Arts teacher from Fishers, Indiana shares how the voices of her students, including those who are high ability, students with IEPs, and students with 504's, helped her see how all students can benefit from options. And many times, it’s the same options.

32: High school students need to be taught executive function skills, too Jan 15, 2020

High school teacher Amanda Hughes emphasizes the need to teach executive function skills to high school students and shares how she weaves the UDL guideline of Executive Function into her classroom every day.

31: Using UDL to teach digital literacy and to create personalized learning Dec 18, 2019

Melanie Acevedo shares how she helps teachers implement UDL via her role as a digital literacy teacher and a personalized learning coach.

30: Celebrating 1 year! Dec 04, 2019

This week’s episode provides an updated easy-to-read table organizing all of the UDL in 15 Minute episodes to date.

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