{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S02 EP22: Greatest Hits UDL","description":"Guest Bio My guest today is Tim Batiuk. He\u2019s been an online teacher and currently is chief technology officer at SYS Education LLC. Tim is one of us. He has taught at the elementary level online and currently works to support and drive teachers forward in their use of technology to meet the needs of all students. He\u2019s passionate about UDL and is always willing to help educators implement the framework.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Episode Summary In this episode we take a deep dive into UDL - universal design for learning. This isn\u2019t a gimmick or \u201cthing of the moment\u201d but a way of thinking about Engagement, Representation and Expression. It\u2019s a framework for thinking and planning that requires us to look through a lens larger than our own personal lived experiences, preferences or needs. This is maybe the most important episode of the season. There\u2019s so much to learn! &amp;nbsp; Timestamps:  Why is Tim so passionate about UDL? [02:38] Accessibility is great! [3:48] Who is speech to text for? [4:20] How does UDL and ADA connect? [5:00] Tim\u2019s thoughts on pre planned accessibility [5:32] Why is UDL important and relevant? [7:00] How UDL breaks down barriers and helps create equity [7:26] How does UDL look to students? [9:11] UDL is difficult but we do the work [10:15] How does a teacher incorporate UDL in their planning? [11:15] What is a question bucket? [14:18] Tim\u2019s tips for visual presentation [17:40] What about students who need more processing time? [20:57] What\u2019s the best way to provide a hyperlink? [22:10] The importance of a teacher\u2019s voice [24:35] What does expression mean in terms of UDL? [28:20] Reflecting as a means of doing better next time [30:30] Tim\u2019s call to action! [31:40]  &amp;nbsp; Resource Links: CAST\u2019s UDL Guidelines  CAST\u2019s plan to update the guidelines  Tim\u2019s Question Basket Discussion Example ","author_name":"SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education","author_url":"https:\/\/syseducation.org\/aoe","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/21773534\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/119293004"}