In this episode I unpack Israel, Lash, Bergeron, and Ray’s publication titled “Planning K-8 computer science through the UDL framework,” which discusses the potential for using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in CS classes.

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00:00 Intro

00:19 Abstract

01:32 My single sentence summary

01:52 Paper introduction

02:17 UDL in the context of CS for All

05:10 Supporting teachers in implementing UDL within CS for All

05:18 Professional development

08:43 CS curricula alligned to the UDL framework

09:33 UDL in practice: First steps for teachers

12:14 UDL in practice: The CS for All initiative in New York City

12:44 Lingering questions and thoughts

12:51 What pedagogies align well with UDL?

13:12 What are the potential gaps in UDL that aren’t being discussed in the field?

13:35 How are educators who specialize in other subject areas using UDL in their classes and what can we learn from them?

13:56 How has remote learning improved or exacerbated UDL in your classroom?

14:14 Outro