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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jul 31

Last week I got to hang out with the UDL OG David Rose at #UDLCON25. Both of us lookin' sharp enough to cut silk.

Bryan Dean & David Rose standing in front of a UDL sign at CAST's UDL-Con looking dapper.

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jun 16

My phone isn't hip to slang... *DOPE* NOT *DOOR*. This phone out here makin' me look foolish. 🙄

Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jun 16

This conversation... 💕💕 Is all I can say. Authentic, warm, and undeniably door. Carol is a real one who speaks with heart and experience. I think I'm a fanboy! Give it a listen and drop a comment. Then come see her in person at #UDLCon! #UDL #Edusky

CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · Jun 16

This week on The Learning Experience: Meet UDL-Con 2025 Keynote Carol Allen.

With sharp wit and deep expertise, Carol brings humor, heart, and practical insight to UDL like no one else. Don’t miss this powerful conversation. youtu.be/zfJimfeX9Sk?...

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jun 16

This conversation... 💕💕 Is all I can say. Authentic, warm, and undeniably door. Carol is a real one who speaks with heart and experience. I think I'm a fanboy! Give it a listen and drop a comment. Then come see her in person at #UDLCon! #UDL #Edusky

CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · Jun 16

This week on The Learning Experience: Meet UDL-Con 2025 Keynote Carol Allen.

With sharp wit and deep expertise, Carol brings humor, heart, and practical insight to UDL like no one else. Don’t miss this powerful conversation. youtu.be/zfJimfeX9Sk?...

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jun 13

Don't forget the AI ( Assistive Intelligence) course that also dropped. Fun, informative, and unique. That's just what we do. #AI #EDUsky #AT #UDL

CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · Jun 11

Looking to strengthen your practice this summer? Explore UDL Mini Courses in Math, Accessibility, and Supporting Your Student’s Journey—all self-paced and built for impact.

Learn more: www.cast.org/resources/co...

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Enroll in CAST’s courses to enhance your UDL knowledge, offering professional development opportunities for teachers and educators at all levels.

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jun 4

Keep preachin'! I think we need to also reduce the stigma around the word "play". It may be hard to say that you're letting your students PLAY in your AP Calculus class but what you're asking them to do is explore, investigate, draw conclusions, and support their understanding. That's education!

Creative Disruptors Edu @creativedisruptors.bsky.social · Jun 3

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What if we took play as seriously as productivity?
We’d redesign schools for flow, not efficiency.
Measure joy, not just output.
Value exploration over outcomes.
We might just raise more creative, resilient humans instead of compliant ones.
#EduSkyAU

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Creative Disruptors Edu @creativedisruptors.bsky.social · Jun 3

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When we minimize play in education, we lose curiosity, creativity, and connection. Learning becomes performative, not authentic. Risk feels dangerous, not generative. Without play, we raise students who comply but rarely question, wonder, or innovate.
#EduSkyAU

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · May 22

Obviously someone doesn't realize or understand the complexity of actual learning or the role of educators. "Childcare"? Couldn't be further off the mark. Let's not even get started on learner agency...

Bradley Dardis 🤖 @bradleydardis.bsky.social · May 21

AI in education shouldn't be about replacing teachers or using them for childcare, but empowering them, freeing them from repetitive tasks, letting them focus on what they do best: mentoring, inspiring, and building vital human connections, what we are good at!

fortune.com/2025/05/20/d...

Duolingo CEO says AI is a better teacher than humans—but schools will exist ‘because you still need childcare’

Duolingo replaced its contract workers with AI. Now its eyes are set on schools.

fortune.com

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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · Apr 1

#ICYMI

We shared how #AI and #UDL work better together to create inclusive, accessible learning. Explore CAST’s resources to see how these tools can transform education for every learner.

Explore now: www.cast.org/what-we-do/a...

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Apr 1

Everyone has a neuro-sparkle, so how do we design spaces, learning, and environments to embrace that sparkle. Neuro-inclusivity, like accessibility isn't about IF you need but about WHEN you will need it. #UDL #EduSky #UDLchat #NeuroInclusive #Design

Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding.bsky.social · Mar 20

"Building a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace: UDL and Accessibility Strategies for Success"

Free online event April 24 at 2pm ET hosted by IACET and @dtourudl.bsky.social & I are excited to partner up to make it happen!

Register: bit.ly/4kK1cW0 #EduSky #UDL #UDLchat @cast-udl.bsky.social #CommunAT

Register for "Building a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace: UDL and Accessibility Strategies for Success"

IACET is hosting a Professional Development Webinar entitled "Building a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace: UDL and Accessibility Strategies for Success" on April 24, 2025 at 2:00–3:00 pm EDTIn today's ...

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Apr 1

Good times, knowledge drops, and muppets. Some essentials for the perfect interview! Come get some of that podcast goodness, y'all! #UDL #MentalHealth #UDLchat #EduSky

Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding.bsky.social · Apr 1

Universal Design for Learning and Mental Health tinyurl.com/33arcrn7

@eyeonaxs.bsky.social @dtourudl.bsky.social and I had a wonderful conversation with @hillary-atp.bsky.social for this episode on @cast-udl.bsky.social Learning Experience Podcast #UDL #EduSky #MentalHealth #UDLchat #CommunAT

Learning experience podcast with Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles

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Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding.bsky.social · Mar 20

"Building a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace: UDL and Accessibility Strategies for Success"

Free online event April 24 at 2pm ET hosted by IACET and @dtourudl.bsky.social & I are excited to partner up to make it happen!

Register: bit.ly/4kK1cW0 #EduSky #UDL #UDLchat @cast-udl.bsky.social #CommunAT

Register for "Building a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace: UDL and Accessibility Strategies for Success"

IACET is hosting a Professional Development Webinar entitled "Building a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace: UDL and Accessibility Strategies for Success" on April 24, 2025 at 2:00–3:00 pm EDTIn today's ...

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Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles, PhD. ATP @hillary-atp.bsky.social · Feb 19

AI = ASSISTIVE Intelligence. Yes! I often use #AI as a thought partner. Done with- not replacing you! Love it,
@eyeonaxs.bsky.social !

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Feb 18

Hey! We did a thing! Come check it out! It's like a warm fluffy stack of pancakes; you're gonna want more! @ksuding.bsky.social @cast-udl.bsky.social
bit.ly/4b9VTKT
#UDL #UDLChat #EduSky

S.04, Ep. 1: New Year of UDL, Accessibility, & Assistive Intelligence? Oh my! by The Learning Experience

Kick off the new year with hosts Kelli Suding, Luis Pérez, and Bryan Dean as they dive into the latest in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility, and the evolving role of assistive (artifi...

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Feb 17

Bang a gong 'cause it is on! I'm so amped for this! I can't wait to dive in with my co-hosts and our community of powerful educators! Give us a listen, I promise you'll want to come back for more.

Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding.bsky.social · Feb 17

The Learning Experience powered by CAST.🎙️ New brand, new hosts but same inspiring convos w educators, students, fams, & education leaders! bit.ly/LEatCAST25 @cast-udl.bsky.social @eyeonaxs.bsky.social @dtourudl.bsky.social

Considering subscribing anywhere u listen 2 ur podcasts. #EduSky #UDL

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jan 28

With all the turmoil and threats to the very core of what we do I believe it's time we, as educators, engage in the concept of #positivedeviance. Our purpose to educate ALL students in a safe environment remains true. We have the answers. Let's get at it. youtu.be/0ULZWOm5ukg?...

What is the Positive Deviance Approach?

YouTube video by Positive Deviance Collaborative

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jan 28

Get ready for the magic, y'all!

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The Worthy Educator @theworthyeducator.bsky.social · Jan 10

Join @khmc.bsky.social February 5th and develop your very own learner profile! www.theworthyeducator.com/mcclaskey #EduSky

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jan 9

Look at this banger of a panel! If you're at #FETC and are thinking of missing this group you'll be kicking yourself for the rest of the year. Trust me, this crew drops knowledge and leave you feeling like a warm cookie afterwards! #CAST

CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · Jan 3

Cards for HumanIT: A Playful Revolution in EdTech Transformation 🎮

Join Christine Fox and @techmia.bsky.social on January 14 as they take a creative, interactive approach to accessibility through game-based learning.

📅 January 14 ⏰ 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

#CAST #InclusiveLearning #FETC

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Jan 9

Where's the party? Anywhere @techmia.bsky.social is, that's where. She's like Mastercard... Everywhere you want to be! IYKYK. #FETC #MTSS

SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · Jan 9

If you are going to be at #FETC from start to finish consider joining us!
Come end this #EdTech Conference with an #MTSS Party 🥳 on Friday!

See you next week! #EduSky
@cast-udl.bsky.social

Unraveling the
Intersection of MTSS
& Inclusive Technology
Friday, Jan 17 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Learn More
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Mia Laudato
Co-project Director and Senior
Technical Assistance Specialist
CAST/CITES
Christine Fox
Co-project Director CITES
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CAST @cast-udl.bsky.social · Dec 19

Let’s rewind ⏪ to UDL-Con 2024 and the release of the UDL Guidelines 3.0! Catch all the highlights and the LinkedIn Live session here: youtu.be/MLklUKKWh3g?si=J6bKjFsJvuH-OMI8
#ThrowbackThursday #UDLCon #UDLGuidelines

UDL Guidelines 3.0 LinkedIn Live

YouTube video by CAST

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Dec 17

Today's agenda item? Chillin' with some of the best minds in the mitten @michiganvirtual.bsky.social AI Summit! The place is packed and the joint is jumpin', y'all! Can't wait to dig in! #UDL #EduSky #InclusiveIntelligence

Large conference space with participants and speaker on a stage at Michigan Virtual A.I Summit.

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Dec 16

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · Dec 15

The primary purpose of classroom assessment is to inform our instruction, not to determine a grade. Learning in no way depends on grades. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #ATchat #SBLchat #TG2Chat

Background of a book report with a grade of F. Text reads learning in no way depends on grades.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · Dec 15

The primary purpose of classroom assessment is to inform our instruction, not to determine a grade. Learning in no way depends on grades. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #ATchat #SBLchat #TG2Chat

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Frederic Fovet @ffovet.bsky.social · Dec 13

What a great read this is! digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/edd_capstone...

Indigenizing Education: Universal Design for Learning and Indigenous Leadership Frameworks

Abstract This study seeks to determine if Universal Design for Learning could serve as a culturally sustaining classroom framework for supporting Indigenous students in classroom settings. It also sha...

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Bryan Dean @dtourudl.bsky.social · Dec 14

Truth. 🫳🎤

Leslie DiChiara @ldichiara.bsky.social · Dec 13

Every student requires support and accommodations in one way or another. It is important we see all of our students as individuals and presume potential in order for them to succeed. #EduSky #EduSkyChat #ATChat #AllMeansAll #InclusionMatters

Students who have IEP’s are not special education students. They are simply students.

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