Dr. Catlin Tucker, UDL + Blended Learning

Today, Dr. Catlin Tucker joins me to talk about Universal Design,
EdTech, and her book UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in
Flexible Learning Landscapes which she co-wrote with Katie Novak.


Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-61



Intro


Educational Duct Tape book Sneak Peek -
Chapter 3: Bounce Houses, Rolling Pins, and Duct Tape and The 3
Types of People at an EdTech Conference.


Today’s Guest: Dr. Catlin Tucker



Catlin is a Google Certified Innovator, bestselling
author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. Catlin is
pursuing her doctorate at Pepperdine University and working
as a blended learning coach. Catlin has published a
collection of books on blended learning. Her newest book
Balance With Blended Learning was published in January.

@Catlin_Tucker - CatlinTucker.com

Listen to Catlin's first visit to the podcast:
#EduDuctTape Episode 41 with Dr. Catlin Tucker! -
jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-41

Check out Dr. Tucker’s new book — UDL and Blended
Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes,
co-written with Katie Novak



Universal Design for Learning (UDL)



“Teachers need a mindset, skillset, and toolset to be
nimble enough to navigate the different teaching and learning
landscapes.”



Personalizing pathways - ensuring every student has what is
needed to be successful!



“This was difficult years ago when we only had books,
paper, pencils. HOWEVER, we can lean on blended learning and
technology-enhanced learning models to remove barriers.”



Choice Boards - Research proves that any level of choice
improves student motivation.

Catlin’s blog post — Would You Rather: Designing with Choice
in Mind - catlintucker.com/2021/02/would-you-rather


Educational Duct Tape book Sneak Peek -
Chapters 8 #EduDuctTape Question - “How can I measure my
students’ understanding, not just their knowledge of the right
or wrong answer?”



Tools for video, audio,  animation, visuals + Swiss
Army knives



Cult of Pedagogy podcast with Katie Novak and Mirko Chardin —
If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must -
cultofpedagogy.com/udl-equity



Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power and Promise of
UDL

“What is good for some, is good for all!”

REFLECT — provide different ways students can demonstrate
their understanding of something. Multiple choice and
extended response are most efficient for teachers but don't
bring the best results from the students.



Allow students to choose how to express, communicate,
share learning.






Educational Duct Tape book Sneak Peek -
Chapter 4 Sneak Peek - Words, Restaurants, and Jams



Barry Schwartz, Sheena Iyengar, and Mark Lepper



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Catlin's Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration
Mindset Endorsement: "Education is one ‘make it work’ moment
after
another (hence the need for duct tape)! Technology can be
incredibly useful, yet the sheer volume of educational technology
tools is daunting. In this engaging book, Jake Miller guides
teachers through an exploration of technology tools to help them
develop more confidence in their selection and use of technology
to meet the needs of their students. It isn't about the number of
tools you use; it's how you use them that matters!"