Instructor Behaviors

August 25, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Accessibility and UDL, Constructivism, Course Design, Instructor Behaviors, Reflections, Wellbeing, Why

Magic Dust and Explore and Describe

Maggie Fishman, the Director of Action Research; Erin Orr is a Curriculum Specialist and SJ Munford Action Researcher. They are all researchers and artists. Their CAST UDL Symposium session was “Explore and Describe- Building Curiosity About Materials, Skills and Process.” Two of them are puppeteers and all of them described themselves during introductions. They used […]

August 23, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Accessibility and UDL, Constructivism, Course Design, Discussions, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Reflections

Accessibility from the User’s Perspective

“Not a Choice for Us: Accessibility for Students Who Require It” was the session’s title facilitated by Liam Cruz, Cynthia Curry, Ella Johnson & Iliana Mejia. Curry introduced the student panel and spoke about the 2021 ED Games Expo: an event to share accessible resources. One student spoke about feeling discouraged by not having accessible […]

August 22, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Constructivism, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Online Learning, Reflections, Why

The Price is Right and UDL?

First day of classes! And tonight’s CAST UDL Symposium Session was “Stepping Out from the Podium: UDL beyond Learner Choices” with Thomas J. Tobin. The link to the slides was shared, and Tobin described the title slide. I loved how Tobin described the how, what, and why progression that we work on in UDL. Tobin […]

August 17, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Accessibility and UDL, Constructivism, Discussions, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Pedagogy, Reflections, Why

Facilitating Learning for All

“Why We Educate: Equity In Education For All” was the keynote title for day 3 of the CAST UDL Symposium. Keith Jones was the speaker and discussed the history of education for students with disabilities. Jones spoke about growing up and learning in special schools, and coming home to a mother who was an educator. […]

August 15, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Discussions, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Reflections, Student groups, Website, Why

Jagged Profiles and Learner Variability

I am continuing to watch CAST UDL Symposium recordings! Tonight, I watched the recording for “Elevating the Adult Learner Voice in Professional Development” presented by Anne Bishop & Kasia Derbiszewska. They started with a poll using a system I had not seen before: Jagged profiles! The range of variability was visually evident as participants shared […]

August 14, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Discussions, Diversity, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Pedagogy, Reflections, Student groups, Wellbeing, Why

The Voices and Ideas of Young Adults with Learning Differences

Tonight I watched the CAST UDL Symposium session entitled “Inclusive Voices Matter: Empowering Young Adults with Disabilities and Learning Differences through Youth Engagement Networks,” presented by Joey Hunziker, Avi Mayerhoff, Stevie Mays, Misha Nicholas, & Barbara Pape. This session was a panel with several students and members from the National Center for Learning Disabilities. I […]

August 13, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Community of Practice, Discussions, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Pedagogy, Reflections, UDL, Wellbeing, Why

Dialogue and Reflection through Brave Spaces

Continuing with the CAST UDL Symposium, tonight I watched the session “Interrupting Inequitable Schooling: Creating Brave Spaces for Critical Dialogue about Race” by Carla-Ann Brown, D’Annette Mullen, & Ashley Pennypacker Hill. Pennypacker began by describing the evolution of their K-12 developmental research school in Florida. In 2017, the administration shifted to restorative practices, and in […]

August 12, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Constructivism, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Metacognition, Mobile Learning, Pedagogy, Reflections, Softwares, Why

Mobile and Learner-friendly Apps

Sheila Bresnahan, Aviva R. Hollander, & Laura E. Vanderberg presented at the CAST UDL Symposium a one-hour session entitled “Designing with Postsecondary Students: UDL in Metacognition for Mobile Learning.” Dr. Laura Vanderberg was the department chair at Curry College. Hollander was a student peer supporter. Vanderberg shared the session goals and a logic model. Watching […]

August 11, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, annotation, Articles, Books, Discussions, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Open Pedagogy, Pedagogy, Publishing, Reflections

Open Pedagogy Options from the Learner Perspective

Surita Jhangiani, Carolee Clyne, Sharmila Miller & Erica Hamilton presented at the CAST UDL Symposium the session on “Open Pedagogy and UDL: Student Experiences.” The panelists all have teaching experience with different learners. Dr. Jhangiani began by explaining how open pedagogy and UDL can work together to enhance student experiences. The presenters acknowledged the people […]

August 9, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Accessibility and UDL, Constructivism, Discussions, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Metacognition, Pedagogy, Reflections, Student groups, Teaching techniques, Why

Learner Voice for Health and Wellbeing

Tonight after our second day at the beach, I watched the CAST UDL Symposium session entitled “Tapping into Learner Voice to Maximize Health & Wellbeing” presented by Anne Bishop, Anne Marie DeGirolamo & Kasia Derbiszewska. They started the session with a poll asking participants whether they were heard during health and wellness visits. They shared […]