Divergent by Design

Grant Wood AEA

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EDUCATION

Join us for a conversation about instruction, edtech tools, and classroom practices through the lens of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines. As we delve deeper, we’ll be sharing ideas to help you reach each student and give them the tools they need to become expert learners in your school. Hosted by Lynn Kleinmeyer and Jonathan Wylie from Grant Wood AEA.

01/06/2022

12: So What, Now What?

In this episode, we take some time to reflect on our exploration of the UDL guidelines and consider what our big takeaways are. We also have actionable ideas for how you can get started on a UDL journey of your own. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org)!

15 min
12/20/2021

11: Information Inundation

In the digital age that we live in, information inundation is a real and growing problem. This makes executive functioning more important than it ever has been. Can you deal with the distractions, stay organized, and get things done in time? We think you can, and this episode is some of our thoughts on how to do just that. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org)!

28 min
12/06/2021

10: Making Meaning of Information

Comprehension is the main topic of today's episode, but it's not just reading comprehension that we are talking about. This is something that applies to all curricular areas and we have some ideas to help you better reach each one of your students. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org)!

28 min
11/22/2021

9: Supporting Student Self-regulation

Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning. It's how we deal with stressors and it lays the foundation for all other activities. In this episode, we look at some resources and strategies that you can use with students to help them self-regulate in the classroom. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org)!

32 min
11/08/2021

8: Multiple Means of Demonstrating Understanding

Having students show what they know is a fundamental part of any classroom, but what does that look like in a UDL classroom? We have some ideas for you, as well as some tech tools and options for assessment. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org)!

31 min
10/25/2021

7: Language of Learning

In this episode, Lynn and Jonathan are joined by Lisa Klein, an ELL Consultant at Grant Wood AEA. Lisa helps us unpack the importance of language for all students and gives us tips on how to be better communicators in the classroom. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org)!

37 min
10/11/2021

6: Maintaining Motivation

Motivation is hard for adults, so imagine how hard it can be for students. In this episode, we look at a variety of ways that educators can help their students maintain motivation through goal setting, challenges, collaboration, and feedback. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org)!

26 min
09/27/2021

5: Advantages of Assistive Technology

In this episode, we take a look at how to reduce barriers to learning that would be introduced by the motor demands of a task. To help us out, we are joined by the amazing Kelli Robertson, the Accessibility Lead at Grant Wood AEA. Kelli talks to us about what assistive technology is and the role that it plays in the classroom for breaking down barriers to learning. Shownotes for all of our episodes can be found at bit.ly/DBDshownotes. You can tag us on Twitter (@jonathanwylie or @THLibrariZen) or email us (jwylie@gwaea.org or lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org)!

33 min

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Creator

Grant Wood AEA
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

13
Rating

Clean
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Divergent by Design

Divergent by Design

Episodes

12: So What, Now What?

11: Information Inundation

10: Making Meaning of Information

9: Supporting Student Self-regulation

8: Multiple Means of Demonstrating Understanding

7: Language of Learning

6: Maintaining Motivation

5: Advantages of Assistive Technology

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