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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Sep 1

Parents/Guardians of children with cancer & childhood cancer survivors. @maynoothuniversity.ie are doing research to learn more about the educational experiences of children treated for cancer. We would like to hear your thoughts
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Sep 1

We have another sponsored place to give away to the #UDL Symposium! Outside The Box are sponsoring 1 registration. Fill in the form below if interested.
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Note this sponsorship is for registration only.
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#Inclusion
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MU Department of Education @maynootheducation.bsky.social · Aug 29

Are you interested in undertaking a Master of Educational Leadership and Management in September? We've extended our deadline until 1st September. Apply today! www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynoo...
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 29

The sample badge for our #UDL International Symposium has arrived! This year's badges are printed on seed paper.
And credit to ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training for the idea. 🌼
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...

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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 29

Teachers! Are you interested in building your inclusion practice through #UDL? We have a last minute opportunity for you to participate in a small UDL research project that includes completing the MU 10 credit UDL micro-credential. See link for more details
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thank you to everyone who applied for this scholarship. The 2 lucky recipients were informed this morning of their place at the #UDL International Symposium.
Thank you Everway for sponsoring them
There is a few days left to register
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...
#UDLirl25
#Inclusion

Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 28

Wonderful news! Everway would like to sponsor two people's registration to this year's #UDL International Symposium. If you are passionate about UDL but don't have the funds to attend such event just fill in the form below to be in with a chance.

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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 26

Spotlighting Irish practice at #UDL International Symposium. Claire Matthews, principal of FETSS will be facilitating the workshop What's restorative got to do with it? Inclusive policy in practice in a post-primary school.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...

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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 25

As we finalise the #UDLirl25 International Symposium schedule this week, its time to share our presenters. Join Dr Lisa Carey for an interactive workshop to explore our, & our learners, #ExecutivefFunctioning (EF).
Registration closing soon
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...
#Inclusion
#UDL

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The International Journal of Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning

Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 21

Have you registered yet for this year's #UDL International Symposium. We have variety of teachers, researchers, advocates & practitioners speaking this year. And we have David Rose as our Keynote speaker!
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...

Poster with details about UDL International Symposium
Our 3rd International UDL Symposium - Changing mindsets, changing practice. Westgrove Hote, Clane 15 and 16 September, 2025.
With a keynote presentation facilitated by David Rose, best known for his central role in developing the field of UDL and the foundational book in UDL, "UDL. Theory and Practice.
A variety of practice and research based talks including 15 minute presentations, 40 minute interactive workshops, storytelling, posters and more from teachers, teacher educators, researchers, technology specialists, health specialists, students and more.

September 15 and 16
Tickets cost €160

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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 13

I did small scale survey research on the #UDL attitudes and knowledge of 67 further &higher education teachers in Ireland. Read the findings in the inaugural IJUDUDL
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The inaugural issue of IJUDUDL, focusing on cross-cultural connections to strengthen inclusive education practices around the globe through Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning. Published papers address this focus through research, best practices, or expert opinion.

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3rd UDL International Symposium: Changing mindsets. Changing practice

Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 13

Have you booked your accommodation for this year's #UDL Symposium? Rooms booking out in the conference hotel. Check out the symposium webpage for accommodation & symposium registration.
maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...
#UDLirl25
#Inclusion
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Our 3rd International UDL Symposium - Changing mindsets, changing practice With a keynote presentation facilitated by David Rose, best known for his central role in developing the field of UDL and

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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Aug 6

Curious about how Visual Thinking Strategies can support #UDL create inclusive learning experiences? I had the privilege of co-authoring a paper exploring this with Shaun Nolan and Fred Boss. journals.imist.ma/index.php/IJUD
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today, I met with fellow teacher educator Felicity McLure of @charlesdarwinuni.bsky.social in Alice Springs. All things inclusion & teacher education were discussed. Looking forward to more great conversations like today's.
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Jun 26

This week, I am in Sydney presenting on the work of @maynoothuniversity.ie #UDL Fellow Team at the ADCET UDL confrence. Such a great 2 days with do much learning.
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Jun 11

It was great to catch up old friends and make new connections at this year's #EAN25 conference in Galway. A great programme for shared learning. I was delighted to facilitate a workshop on critically reflecting on #UDL 3.0 with such an engaging group.
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Universal Design for Learning – All means all! – OpenTextbook for diversity in education

Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Jun 5

It was a wonderful experience working with the All Means All team to create this wonderful open access book for educators.
Access my co-authored chapter on UDL book.all-means-all.education/ama-2025-en/...
Explore other characters book.all-means-all.education/ama-2025-en/...

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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Jun 4

I am delighted to share the learnings of the @Maynoothuniversity.ie #UDL Fellow team UDL awareness work overbthe last 2 years at this years ADCET confrence in Sydney
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · May 28

Are you a language educator or interested in language learning? Take a look at the amazing programme for World CLIL 2025 in @maynoothuniversity.ie June 13-14

MU Department of Education @maynootheducation.bsky.social · May 28

On 13-14 June 2025, Maynooth University Department of Education, in collaboration with Post-Primary Languages Ireland and Queen’s University Belfast, will host World CLIL 2025. Programme details and registration link here: www.worldclil.com
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · May 22

I am so excited to share that the amazing David Rose, known for his central role in developing #UDL, is this year's keynote speaker for the UDL Symposium in Ireland. I can't wait!
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...
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#UDLirl25

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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · May 20

Registration for the 3rd International #UDL Symposium in Clane, Ireland is now open. This year's theme is "Inclusion. Changing mindsets, changing practice.
Registration is €160.
maynoothuniversity.ie/education/udl-…#UDLirl252#inclusionon