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UDL in 15 Minutes133: Elke Greite - Empowering student growth through UDL, personalized goals, and inquiry-based learning.In this episode of UDL in 15 Minutes, host Loui Lord Nelson speaks with Elke Greite, a middle years IB teacher at Dresden International School, about shifting students' focus from product to process using Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Elke shares how personalized goal-setting, inquiry-driven learning, and the integration of IB’s Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills have transformed her visual arts unit on identity. Discover practical strategies for fostering student agency and deeper engagement.
2025-02-2614 minUDL in 15 Minutes130: Tom Tobin shares four critical knowledge gaps related to a higher education interpretation of the UDL 3.0 guidelinesIn this episode of UDL in 15 Minutes, Loui Lord Nelson interviews Tom Tobin, an expert in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and higher education, as they explore four critical gaps in the UDL 3.0 guidelines. Together, they discuss how to adapt UDL principles for higher education by addressing grassroots assumptions, power dynamics, and the distinct needs of adult learners.
2025-01-1520 min
NeuroTangentsFinding Risk & Agency in UDL with Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D.Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D., an internationally recognized Universal Design for Learning (UDL) leader, best-selling author, podcaster, and the recipient of CAST’s inaugural Anne Meyer Design Award, joins Hannah and Alicia on today's episode. This conversation aims to offer inspiration and practical strategies for implementing UDL to instructional designers/educators working not only in classrooms, but in all spaces where people learn. For more about Loui and her work, visit theudlapproach.com.2024-12-0649 minUDL in 15 Minutes126: Lillian Nave: Using UDL to design campus policies and proceduresLillian 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.
2024-10-0422 minUDL in 15 Minutes125: Martha Dobboh: How UDL is changing teacher prep and teacher training in LiberiaMartha 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.
2024-09-1916 minUDL in 15 Minutes124: Liliana Vidal on teaching English as a second language to students with disabilities in ArgentinaLiliana 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...2024-09-0516 minUDL in 15 Minutes123: Growing UDL organically for effective adoption - the views of a seasoned UDL leaderIn 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...2024-07-1818 minUDL in 15 MinutesFeed Drop: Think Inclusive - Using AI to Support Learners with Disabilites in the ClassroomThis 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...2024-07-0326 min
Think InclusiveHow to Know You Are Implementing UDL with Loui Lord NelsonAbout the Guest(s): Loui Lord Nelson, an internationally recognized expert in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), is the author of the bestselling book, "Design and Deliver." A former special education teacher, Loui is renowned for her work on UDL at various levels, including district, national, and international stages. She has been awarded her postdoc by CAST, influenced policies, and educational practices in the US and abroad, including work with the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Loui also hosts the "UDL in 15 Minutes" podcast, where she shares global insights into UDL implementation.Episode Summary: In...2024-06-2051 minUDL in 15 Minutes122: A plant helped Elaina apply UDL and shift her approach to professional developmentElaina 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.
2024-06-1920 minUDL in 15 Minutes121: How the question, "Am I leaving anyone out?" drives inclusionHeather 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.
2024-06-0523 minUDL in 15 Minutes120: UDL unites teachers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Here’s how.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...2024-05-2220 minUDL in 15 Minutes119: Arie Werder, Part 2. The collaborative effort of lowering barriersArie continues to share her invaluable college, teacher college, and teaching experiences as someone diagnosed with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD.
2024-04-2415 minUDL in 15 Minutes118: Part 1: Arie's diagnosed learning needs and her K-12 and college experiences drive her strong connection to UDLArie 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.
2024-04-1214 minUDL in 15 Minutes117: How UDL shifted Tracy Dabbs’ PD designWith 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.
2024-03-2715 minUDL in 15 Minutes116: "While UDL is very aspirational, we still commit to it and do what we can"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.
2024-02-2217 minUDL in 15 Minutes115: Jana Nicol returns and shares how her roles have influenced her connection to UDLJana 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.
2024-02-0713 minUDL in 15 Minutes114: Business owners talk deeply about our nervous system and how it affects everything we doThe 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.
2024-01-3014 minUDL in 15 Minutes113:How these business entrepreneurs use UDL in their business design and their teachingAnne 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.
2024-01-1613 minUDL in 15 Minutes112: 24 years of collaboration. 64 collective years as high school teachers. Year 1 of UDL. Choice and co-created rubrics brought positive change.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.
2024-01-0315 min
The Accessible Learning ExperienceS.03, Ep.04: UDL, Accessibility, and Podcasting: A Conversation with Loui Lord NelsonFor our final episode of 2023, we are excited to welcome Loui Lord Nelson to the podcast. Loui, who herself is a master podcaster and the creator of the popular UDL in 15 minutes podcast, is an international UDL educator, consultant, speaker, and author. She has worked with schools, districts, universities, and ministries of education around the world to support UDL implementation and research, and you will hear about some of those experiences in this episode. Loui will share her UDL journey which began at Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) in Columbus, Indiana, her insights on the importance of accessibility for...2023-12-1241 minUDL in 15 Minutes111: A trifecta: students understanding their own learning needs, gaining empathy, and creating inclusive and accountable learning processes.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.
2023-12-0616 minUDL in 15 Minutes110: After 14 years of co-teaching together, UDL changed up how they approached lesson development and instructionCo-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.
2023-11-2914 minUDL in 15 Minutes109: Principal Gayle Hines excites and entices her staff to learn about UDL - and they love it!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.
2023-11-0816 minUDL in 15 Minutes107: How Doug Smith and colleagues use UDL to design adaptive PE environmentsDoug 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.
2023-10-2515 minUDL in 15 Minutes108: Beth Stark and Jérémie Rostan introduce us to LUDIA, an AI UDL thought partnerBeth 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.
2023-10-2515 minUDL in 15 Minutes106: Creating safe, inclusive, power-sharing learning spaces in higher educationKade 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...2023-10-1114 min
Think UDLThe UDL Gears with Loui Lord NelsonWelcome to Episode 116 of the Think UDL podcast: The UDL Gears with Loui Lord Nelson. Loui Lord Nelson is an author, leader, consultant, and educator in Universal Design for Learning in a global context. She is also my esteemed friend and colleague as well as the host of two podcasts on UDL, UDL in 15 minutes and UDL Research in 15 minutes, both of which cover a multitude of subjects focussing on UDL around the world mostly but not entirely focussed on K-12 . Together we cover a lot of UDL ground and I am so happy to have her on the T...2023-10-0636 minUDL in 15 Minutes105: Using a combination of UDL, shared unit planning, and a focus on Power Standards to help Middle School students build their executive functioning skillsShannon 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.
2023-09-2617 minUDL in 15 Minutes104: How one co-op has improved the engagement and expression of ALL learners via a flexible digital tool.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.
2023-09-1316 minUDL in 15 Minutes103: 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.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.
2023-08-3014 minUDL in 15 Minutes102: How a statewide book study series is spreading the UDL wordIn 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...2023-08-1613 minUDL in 15 Minutes101: PLCs plus coaching impact statewide UDL professional learningCindy Malone of Kansas Infinitec shares how a statewide system of UDL Professional Learning Communities and coaching have shifted technology use across Kansas.
2023-08-0913 minUDL in 15 MinutesTruly weaving in UDL: One district’s storyMary Waldron and Michaela Clancy of Washington share how equity work and MTSS were Clover Park School District’s springboard into the UDL.
2023-07-1922 minUDL in 15 MinutesI’m a brain master: When students are fully empoweredBrandon shares how he used his Tell me about UDL bulletin board to empower his learners to learn about UDL and become strong self-advocates.
2023-07-1915 minUDL in 15 Minutes98: How students established the push for inclusionSara Lucero and Cassie Stevens return for part 2 of their story about how inclusion became a central part of Olympic View Elementary School.
2023-06-2115 minUDL in 15 Minutes97:How one principal is dismantling self-contained classrooms with the help of UDL.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.
2023-06-0716 minUDL in 15 MinutesSpecial edition: ”What does UDL look like?” This tool answers that.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!
2023-05-2312 minUDL in 15 Minutes96: Student stories and the power of UDL from Castlerock Early Childhood Learning CenterYou 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.
2023-05-1014 minUDL in 15 Minutes95: Janelle, Emily and Heidi share how their UDL focus has improved early childhood outcomesJanelle 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.
2023-04-2616 minUDL in 15 Minutes94: Kelly Correio and Laurie Sarver honestly share their UDL journey so farFinding 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.
2023-04-1215 minUDL in 15 Minutes93: Over time, a 1% change makes a huge differenceThe 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.
2023-03-2913 minUDL in 15 Minutes92: Including everyone, from teachers to bus drivers, in professional learningLindsey 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.
2023-03-1515 minUDL in 15 Minutes91: Ann and Victoria share how adult authentic learning was key to shifting instruction and dramatically changing student outcomesWe 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.
2023-03-0114 minUDL in 15 Minutes90: Gahlya Auel and Liza Sejkora: Accelerating UDL-aligned inclusive practices through focused leadership supportGahlya 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.
2023-02-1518 minUDL in 15 Minutes89: Jenny Parker talks about replication and other simple tips to help you adopt UDLJenny 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.
2023-02-0114 minUDL in 15 Minutes88: Cassie and Lori share details and outstanding results from their statewide inclusion project in Washington.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!
2023-01-1815 minUDL in 15 Minutes87: Two principals share how UDL has helped their school include students with significant disabilitiesCurrent 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.
2022-12-0716 min
The MCIULearns PodcastUpcoming Text Talk Series: UDL with Loui Lord NelsonLauren Benfield and Erin Barry share a unique UDL offering with MCIU and Loui Lord Nelson. Learn more on the MCIU Learning Network!2022-11-3004 minUDL in 15 Minutes86: MS Principal Evan Burton’s leadership in inclusion at a middle school in BCSCAs 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.
2022-10-2615 minUDL in 15 Minutes85: Betty Lou Rowe on including students with significant disabilities in the general education setting in BCSC.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.
2022-09-2815 minUDL in 15 Minutes84: UDL Coordinators for BCSC share tools, resources, and what sets BCSC up for UDL success.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.
2022-08-3117 minUDL in 15 Minutes83: George Van Horn shares how UDL enables the BCSC district to achieve their vision. The first episode in a series about BCSC.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.
2022-08-1715 minUDL in 15 Minutes82: How her UDL mindset helped her turn her lesson unit on a dimeThis 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.
2022-07-0614 minUDL in 15 Minutes81: Hear about two CAST projects that support all classroom teachersTara 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).
2022-05-1817 minUDL in 15 Minutes80:Sue Hardin introduces the UDL School Implementation and Certification CriteriaSue 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.
2022-04-2718 minUDL in 15 Minutes79: Principal Keith Tonn shares his school’s journey with UDLPrincipal Keith Tonn of Eisenhower Elementary share his school’s journey with UDL as part of the Fraser Public Schools Implementation Series.
2022-04-1314 minUDL in 15 Minutes78: The role of a coach in Fraser Public School’s UDL implementationContinuing 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.
2022-03-3015 minUDL in 15 Minutes77: The Fraser Public School Series - Superintendent, Carrie WozniakCarrie shares how Fraser Public School's UDL implementation is guided by their Strategic Plan and their specific Portrait of a Graduate plan.
2022-03-1615 minUDL in 15 Minutes76: How the UDL mindset drives the design of a nonpartisan advocacy group of educatorsJarod 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.
2022-03-0215 minUDL in 15 Minutes75: His experiences with equity, access, and an acting method created his connection with UDL.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.
2022-02-0224 minUDL in 15 Minutes74: This AP Spanish teacher resisted UDL but now loves itJuan 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.
2022-01-0515 minUDL in 15 Minutes73: Virtual coaching and turning reluctant writers into excited authorsKim 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.
2021-12-0816 minUDL in 15 Minutes72: 29-year veteran teacher shows how you can apply UDL even when the curriculum is restrictiveMiddle 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.
2021-11-1717 minUDL in 15 Minutes71: Using digital learning and supporting SEL and academics with 2nd gradersGina 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.
2021-10-1315 minUDL in 15 Minutes70: Shannon Schultz and the UDL Readiness RubricContinuing the UDL district implementation series with Fond du Lac Schools, Shannon Schultz offers a deep dive into their UDL Readiness Rubric.
2021-09-2921 minUDL in 15 Minutes69: UDL implementation from the district levelKatie 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.
2021-09-1515 minUDL in 15 Minutes68: Superintendent Rene Sanchez – how he introduced UDL as a principal in Houston, TX.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
2021-09-0118 min
Overthrowing EducationLoui Lord Nelson: Using Universal Design for LearningThis episode celebrates Overthrowing Education’s 2nd anniversary with Universal Design for Learning expert educator and author Loui Lord Nelson. Our conversation explores what UDL is and how to incorporate this important framework into lesson designs. Play The 5-Minute Game Show along with Loui and see if you can do as well as she did, cause she slayed it! My special thanks to Loui and to my fauxmercail helpers Tuvia and Yossie Frankel. I also want to thank all of the wonderful guests and fauxmercial actors that have contributed so very much these last 2 years (check them al...2021-08-2346 minOverthrowing EducationLoui Lord Nelson: Using Universal Design for LearningThis episode celebrates Overthrowing Education’s 2nd anniversary with Universal Design for Learning expert educator and author Loui Lord Nelson. Our conversation explores what UDL is and how to incorporate this important framework into lesson designs. Play The 5-Minute Game Show along with Loui and see if you can do as well as she did, cause she slayed it! My special thanks to Loui and to my fauxmercail helpers Tuvia and Yossie Frankel. I also want to thank all of the wonderful guests and fauxmercial actors that have contributed so very much these last 2 years (check them al...2021-08-2346 minUDL in 15 Minutes67: How Clair was supported by Amanda, her UDL coach, and transformed her teachingWhat co-teaching, staff support, and transformative teaching led by UDL looks like in their New South Wales, Australia school.
2021-08-1819 minUDL in 15 Minutes66: Graduates with STEM degrees help spread UDL to classrooms in AlgeriaYacine 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.
2021-08-0416 minUDL in 15 Minutes65: An AP Art History course designed using UDL, held in a community-based museum, and accessible to all learners. Mic drop.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.
2021-06-0417 minUDL in 15 Minutes64: How Callie improved her art and design instruction through the use of UDLArt 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.
2021-05-1213 min
Mental Health CrossroadsEp. 24 Loui Lord Nelson - UDL
In this episode, host Tatiana Perilla interviews Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D., owner and lead consultant at The UDL Approach, about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how this contributes to mental health.
Loui Lord Nelson, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized educational consultant in the area of Universal Design for Learning and is the host of the popular podcasts UDL in 15 Minutes and UDL Research in 15 Minutes. A former special educator, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship with CAST and Boston College. While there, she wrote the best-selling book Design and Deliver: Planning and Teaching Using Universal Design for Learning w...2021-05-0635 minUDL in 15 Minutes63: Emily Art on instructing on UDL while implementing UDLEmily 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.
2021-04-2119 minUDL in 15 Minutes62: Alaa Zaza from Syria shares how UDL contributes to hope during the current Syrian tragedyAlaa 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.
2021-04-0918 minUDL in 15 Minutes61: Kavita Rao talks about the UDL Reporting Criteria ToolThe 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!
2021-03-1716 minUDL in 15 Minutes60: Andratesha Fritzgerald, authentic letter writing, and empowermentAndratesha Fritzgerald shares how a unit on letter writing empowered her students then and continues to empower her students now.
2021-03-0317 minUDL in 15 Minutes59:How Lizzie Fortin's coaching focuses on radical love using UDLLizzie 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.
2021-02-1716 minUDL in 15 Minutes58: Open Education Resources and UDL: Carolee talks about the connections and offers resourcesCarolee 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.
2021-02-0314 minUDL in 15 Minutes57: Jess Lombardi and student led conferencesJess Lombardi shares how she empowers her students to understand their own learning needs, track their growth, and lead their own conferences.
2021-01-2013 minUDL in 15 Minutes56: Stephanie's growth with UDL over the years and across positionsStephanie 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.
2021-01-0615 minUDL in 15 Minutes55: Ending the power struggle dynamics with her 6th gradersBlake Beckett, a 6th grade ELA teacher shares how she uses the UDL framework to empower her learners.
2020-10-2114 minUDL in 15 Minutes54: Using UDL and backwards planning to create an inclusive and culturally sustaining environment6th 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.
2020-10-0714 min
UDL in 15 Minutes53: This high school Visual Communications Design teacher shares how UDL has added new dimensions to her teachingDaphne 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.
2020-09-2314 minUDL in 15 Minutes52: Introducing UDL to general educators and how UDL influenced the use of visual and verbal gestures to support distance learningSelena 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.
2020-09-0919 minUDL in 15 Minutes51: UDL and Shark Tank: Teaching Ethos, Pathos, and LogosHigh 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.
2020-08-2615 min
UDL in 15 Minutes50: How to interest high school freshman in research using UDL and hyper docsBrandy 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.
2020-07-1516 minUDL in 15 MinutesAnnouncing a NEW Podcast: UDL Research in 15 MinutesThere'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.
2020-07-0801 minUDL in 15 Minutes48: High School Career Center math + UDL: When personal reflection leads to learning avenuesLauren’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.
2020-06-2415 minUDL in 15 Minutes47: Using practice profiles to build consensus and fidelity: Cherie Smith shares an example.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.
2020-06-1016 minUDL in 15 Minutes46: 2020 Discussion GuideThis 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!
2020-05-2701 minUDL in 15 Minutes45: A New Zealand High School English teacher shares how UDL prepared her for emergency online teaching and what she’ll bring back into her classroomCatherine 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.
2020-05-2014 minUDL in 15 Minutes44: Face-to-face or online: How a district’s technology department supports teachers use of UDL in all environmentsBrenny 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.
2020-05-1317 minUDL in 15 Minutes43: Getting started and keeping it up: How teachers in this Dublin, Ireland secondary school are using UDL to influence their teaching during emergency distance learningSince 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.
2020-05-0615 minUDL in 15 Minutes42: Lizzie Davis: Using the UDL framework to identify barriers to plan for distance learning and to return to brick and mortarHear 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.
2020-04-2915 minUDL in 15 Minutes41: Finding what you needThis 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!
2020-04-2201 minUDL in 15 Minutes40: 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.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.
2020-04-1514 min
Swift UnscriptedDr. Loui Lord Nelson: Universal Design for LearningDr. Loui Lord Nelson is the author of the top selling book Design and Deliver: Planning and Teaching Using Universal Design for Learning. In this podcast she shares her thoughts about about variability, universal design for learning, and multi-tiered system of support. For transcript: http://bit.ly/1q4pePd2016-02-2212 min