{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S03 EP07 - Greatest Hits with Dr. Katie Novak","description":"Dr. Novak is an internationally renowned education consultant, an author, adjunct professor at UPenn, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. Dr. Novak has more than 19 years of experience in teaching and administration, a doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and is the author of 8 published books, including the best-selling education books, UDL Now!, Equity By Design, and UDL and Blended Learning.    Episode Summary In this greatest hits episode, we wind back to season two, where Katie Novak and I talk about intrapersonal variability and facing the skill-breakdown that often comes with starting on your UDL journey. She helps us understand the connection between UDL and equity and also how to ditch labels and focus on students as individuals.    Timestamps Where does Katie\u2019s UDL passion stem from? [2:51] Facing skill-breakdown in the face of inclusion [4:01] Effects of allowing students to make decision for themselves [5:07] What is UDL?  [7:46] Roots in architecture [8:23] Embrace intrapersonal variability [10:16] Firm goals, period. [10:50] Can learners really self-differentiate? [11:01] Your most beneficial source of growth [12:39] Firm goals, flexible means [13:00] A career commitment [13:30] The connection between UDL and equity [17:23] The general education classroom as the least restrictive environment [18:15] Labels don\u2019t have meaning? [19:41] Katie\u2019s universally designed breakfast [20:32] A child should be able to consent to their care [22:14] Get to know Katie\u2019s favorite teacher, Mrs. Krause [25:09]   Resources: Novak Education What is UDL? Infographic 30 Universally Designed Lesson Plans for Online Teachers The Science Behind UDL ","author_name":"SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education","author_url":"https:\/\/syseducation.org\/aoe","html":"