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Promoting Student Engagement: Utilizing Student Exploration as a Means of Information Synthesis

Contents Introduction UDL Alignment Instructional Practice From Concrete Demonstration to Abstraction Summary Learn More Literature Base References & Resources Additional Resources About the Author Jeff Goodman Introduction At Appalachian State...

Partnering Formal and Informal Writing: Scaffolding Daily Assignments to Support Student Writers

Contents Introduction Scaffolding instruction and UDL Instructional Practice Guiding Principles for Daily Writing Linking Daily Writing and Formal Papers: My Process Examples of Daily Writing Prompts Lessons Learned Recap and...

Padagogy Wheel: Integrating iPads into instruction using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Increase Representation, Expression, and Engagement

Contents Introduction UDL Alignment Instructional Practice What is the Padagogy Wheel? Getting started with iPads iPads for Instruction Using the Padagogy Wheel Choosing Apps Learn More Literature Base References &...

MNEMONIC DEVICES FOR INSTRUCTION: Using Mental Cues for Easy Recall

Contents Introduction UDL Alignment Instructional Practice Mnemonic Devices for Instruction Organizational Mnemonics Encoding Mnemonics Learn More Literature Base References & Resources Introduction Mnemonic strategies are commonly used across content areas...

MERGING SILLY AND SERIOUS FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS OF LEARNING

Contents Introduction Objectives UDL Alignment Instructional Practice Forms of Creative Expression for Students FORMS OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION Learn More Literature Base Additional Resources References & Resources About the Author Martha...

Lecture Capture

Contents Introduction Objectives UDL Alignment Instructional Practice Lecture Capture Options: Uses for lecture capture lessons Making Effective Content Learn More Literature Base References & Resources About the Author Dan Guberman...

Inviting Students to the Table: Negotiating Power in Course Design

Contents Introduction Objectives UDL Alignment Instructional Practice Description of My Practice Power Relations Interests Ethical Commitments Negotiation What Are Your Next Steps? Learn More References & Resources About the Author...

Inquiry-based Learning: Using Presentation Homework Problems to Enhance Engagement

Contents Introduction UDL Alignment Instructional Practice The Problem Process Not Product Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses Reducing Stress Increasing Student Involvement Broad Application Learn More Literature Base References & Resources Additional...

Game-based Learning: Using games to Increase Representation, Expression, and Engagement

Contents Introduction UDL Alignment Instructional Practice Getting Started How to get started with game-based learning Examples of Classroom Games Summary Learn More Literature Base References & Resources Additional Resources About...

A Practical Example of a Flipped Lesson in a Beginning German Classroom: Reaching Students in Alternate Ways

Contents Introduction Objectives UDL Alignment Instructional Practice A Hypothetical Lesson on German Word Order in the Standard Classroom How Could You Flip This Same Lesson? Some of the Many Benefits...