UDL in 15 Minutes

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UDL in 15 Minutes: Where educators share their implementation of Universal Design for Learning with host Loui Lord Nelson.

  1. APR 15

    147: Bartola Mavric shares how the Istanbul British International School focuses their UDL work on mindsets and accessibility.

    Bartola Mavric, head of student support at the British International School of Istanbul, discusses her school's year-and-a-half journey implementing Universal Design for Learning. She outlines their gradual, staff-friendly approach that began with engagement, building UDL mindsets, and introducing practical classroom toolboxes. Bartola also shares survey results, next steps, and plans to expand UDL into secondary school.

    15 min

  2. MAR 25

    146: Matt Magowan reveals how UDL transforms PE through choice, collaboration, and inclusion

    In this episode, elementary PE teacher and team leader, Matt Magowan shares how Universal Design for Learning transformed his physical education program at the United Nations International School in Hanoi, Vietnam. He discusses using choice boards, collaborative strategies like "campfires," "peace talks," “sentence starters” and popsicle stick continuums to support student agency, social skill development, and self-reflection across all learners.

    16 min

  3. MAR 4

    145: Marijke Welten works to empower every learner by uncovering their dreams, strengths, and self-identified barriers.

    UDL consultant Marijke Welten joins host Loui Lord Nelson to share how she adapted the One Page Profile, a person-driven planning tool, into a personal profile for all students. Marijke walks educators through each section of the tool, explains how student-expressed goals and barriers differ from educator-assumed ones, and offers practical strategies for bringing learner agency into UDL classrooms.

    19 min

  4. FEB 18

    144: Carla Ferla and Julie Carson share how UDL transforms curriculum design for every learner.

    Carla Ferla, head teacher at Peareswood Primary School, and Julie Carson, the director of education at Woodland Academy Trust talk about their transformative UDL journeys. Discover how designing inclusive, flexible learning from the start helps every child thrive.

    27 min

  5. JAN 14

    143: Creating truly inclusive PE with Courtney Wiley Martin

    Discover how Courtney Wiley Martin, an inclusion specialist, and her colleague Casey, a PE teacher, used UDL to create a physical education course that continues to bring students with significant disabilities and general education peers together, transforming school culture and proving students lead the way to true inclusion.

    20 min

  6. 2025-12-03

    ThinkUDL: The UDL design cycle, research insights, and implementing inclusive learning in higher education.

    This Feed Drop from ThinkUDL features Dr. Kavita Rao from the University of Hawai’i. Dr. Rao discusses the UDL design cycle and the evolving state of Universal Design for Learning research in higher education. Learn how to implement intentional, inclusive design from the outset, understand learner variability, and explore exciting research opportunities across disciplines. Discover practical guidance for conducting your own UDL research and contributing to this growing field.

    33 min

  7. 2025-11-05

    142: Lukas Fehlings and Stewart Campbell are building an exciting new UDL community across borders!

    Lukas Fehlings and Stewart Campbell share their plans to build a thriving UDL community in German-speaking countries. Hear their strategies for breaking language barriers, creating accessible resources, and connecting educators across borders. Whether you're building your own network or seeking collaboration ideas, this episode offers invaluable insights into grassroots movement-building that's transforming education in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

    16 min

  8. 2025-10-29

    141: Gordon Eldridge applies UDL to curriculum design and assessment policy.

    In this episode, Gordon shares his journey from being intimidated by curriculum to becoming an expert, and reveals how he reimagined UDL guidelines as learning principles applicable to assessment policy, student leadership, and school-wide practices. Learn how to find flexibility in standards and make UDL work in your context.

    13 min
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UDL in 15 Minutes: Where educators share their implementation of Universal Design for Learning with host Loui Lord Nelson.

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  • Creator
    Loui Lord Nelson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
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    UDL in 15 Minutes

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