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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 8h
UDL 101

-Barriers live in design, not learners.
-Choice matters—but reflection, clear goals, & intentional design turn inclusion into growth.

#UDL #InclusiveEd
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 2d
In Episode 131, Kisa Laursen shares 5 statements that transform co-teaching through #UDL — collaboration + variability in action.

Listen here!
#InclusiveEd #EduLeaders
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 6d
Barriers live in design—not learners. Learn how Cassie Stevens and Sara Lucero unpack voice, design, & equity on theudlapproach.com

#UDL #EdDesign
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 8d
UDL fluency comes from mindset + practice + strategy. Dive into stories from Tracy Dabbs, Liz Hartmann, Kisa Laursen & more at theudlapproach.com/podcasts/

#UDL #InclusiveEd
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 10d
From collaboration to crosswalks to organic growth—this week’s #UDLin15 shows how #UDL thrives when educators lead, connect, and take ownership.

theudlapproach.com/podcasts/
#InclusiveEd #Education
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 13d
Can UDL grow organically? Patrick McGrath says yes—when inclusion becomes everyone’s role, not just some.

🎧 theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi...
#UDL #InclusiveEd #EduSky
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 15d
Crosswalks connect the dots between #UDL, PBIS, and IB—turning frameworks into shared understanding and aligned action.

Blog: theudlapproach.com/blog/udl-in-...
Podcast: theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi...
#InclusiveEd #EduSky
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 17d
Collaboration is the heartbeat of #UDL.

When teachers lead teachers, inclusion grows—bringing more belonging, more access, and more impact.

theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi...
#InclusiveEd #Collaboration
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 19d
A Takeaway from the latest podcast episode: Mentorship fuels UDL success—when teachers lead teachers, collective efficacy grows and student engagement soars.

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#UDL #Education
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 21d
“UDL isn’t extra—it’s the way to make equity, access, and improvement come alive in classrooms.” – Michelle Ring-Hanson

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#UDL #InclusiveEd
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 24d
Equity. Belonging. Leadership. Last week’s UDL voices remind us: inclusive design isn’t extra—it’s how learning communities thrive.

theudlapproach.com
#UDL #InclusiveEd
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 27d
“UDL is leadership work: inclusive environments thrive when adults design with equity and shared values, not just strategies.” Laura Maly Schmidt

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#UDL #InclusiveEd #EduSky
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 29d
“When learners feel their identities + voices are welcomed, the work becomes meaningful." – Liz Hartmann

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#UDL #EduSky
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 23
“Equity isn’t extra—it’s in the design. When teams reflect the learners they serve, belonging + buy-in follow.” - Katie Moder

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#UDL #InclusiveEd #EduSky
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 21
Process > product. #UDL helps us shift from what learners make to how they grow.

What’s one way you’ve shifted attention from the product to the process in learning?

Listen in to this process > product focused podcast episode: theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi...
#GrowthMindset
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 19
“UDL isn’t a trip outward. It’s a trip inward—realizing who we are as humans.” – Juan Gallardo

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#UDL #EduSky
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 17
New #UDL in 15 Minutes 🎙️ Juan Gallardo connects logos, pathos & ethos to UDL + the hero’s journey. Don’t miss Ep.139!

theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi...
#EduSky #Engagement
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 16
Fluent with UDL means seeing barriers & redesigning.

What barrier are you lowering this week?

Check out these podcasts episodes on barriers to dig deeper: 3, 8, 29, 45, 94, 97, 98, 101, 110, 113, 121
theudlapproach.com/podcasts/
#UDL #InclusiveEd
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 13
Co-teaching is emotional design. When grounded in shared values like equity and access, collaboration becomes a resource—not just a strategy.

Blog: theudlapproach.com/blog/udl-in-...

#UDL #InclusiveEd
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 11
UDL Gears show it’s not just what you teach, but how you think. Mindsets, skills, practices—unlock UDL’s power. Check out each cog!

The UDL Gears – Which are your strongest? Which do you want to improve upon?

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#UDL #UDLgears
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 10
Exciting update! 🎉 The UDL Gears are now available with a German translation, thanks to Lukas Fehlings & Stewart Evan Campbell.

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#UDL
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 6
UDL = proactive design for accessibility & equity. It’s not retrofitting—it’s building flexible paths from the start.

How do you plan with equity in mind?

theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi...
#UDL #InclusiveEd #EduSky
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 4
Choice empowers learners. Through UDL, agency grows when students decide how to access, engage, & express learning.

How do you embed choice?
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#UDL #EduSky #StudentAgency
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Sep 2
#UDL says learning starts with engagement—the “why.”

What strategies do you use to spark curiosity, purpose, or persistence in learners?

theudlapproach.com/blog/udl-in-...
#EduSky #Engagement
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louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · Aug 29
"It’s just good teaching" is something I hear a lot—but UDL is not just a bundle of good strategies. It's an intentional, research-based design for variability.

What’s something else that surprises people when they first learn UDL?

Read more: theudlapproach.com/blog/udl-in-...

#UDL101 #EduSky
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