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INSIGHTS & IDEAS

The Education Table Blog

Practical strategies, research, and perspectives from the Novak Education team to help educators strengthen instruction, leadership, and inclusive systems.

Universal Design for Learning

A-Ha Moment about Assistive Technology

When working with educators on UDL implementation, there is one question that always comes up. “Is UDL effective for students with significant, intensive needs?” Today, Joy Zabala ...
Katie Novak · July 22, 2016
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Bright future
Professional Learning

UDL Engagement: Honoring Cultural Identity

“The future’s so bright I’ve gotta wear shades…” Oh, Timbuk3, how right you were. Today, Dr. Liz Berquist asked us to don sunglasses as a metaphorical lens to see where our ...
Katie Novak · July 20, 2016
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Professional Learning

Becoming an Expert Learner: Wait, What?

"Wait. What?” Wait. What? Translation: Stop for a moment. My brain needs some time to take this in, build comprehension, and determine what exactly is possible and what resources ...
Katie Novak · July 19, 2016
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Professional Learning

UDL, Expert Learners, and the 36 Ton Machine

Recently, I had the opportunity to listen to the fabulous Loui Lord Nelson, author of Design and Deliver, discuss the characteristics of an expert learner – by sharing an analogy ...
Katie Novak · July 18, 2016
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Universal Design for Learning

Laying the Foundation for UDL

Tomorrow, I have the opportunity to keynote the UDLL Conference: A European Perspective on UDL, in Gent, Belgium. This collaboration, which includes 170 ambassadors from 11 ...
Katie Novak · June 27, 2016
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Summer Reading Magic

I have to start off by saying that I work with the most amazing teachers in the universe. My high school English department, lead by chair, Kelly Cook, is just one example of how ...
Katie Novak · June 24, 2016
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Train engine - Growth Mindset
Universal Design for Learning

UDL and Growth Mindset

We are all familiar with the classic child’s tale, The Little Engine That Could. Her mantra, which has become a cliche in the world of perseverance, “I think I can, I think I ...
Katie Novak · July 10, 2015
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Universal Design for Learning

UDL. Why now?

We are lucky enough to live in a world that is becoming increasingly more inclusive. By inviting all learners in our classrooms, we are teaching students valuable lessons in ...
Katie Novak · November 15, 2014
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Assessments
Universal Design for Learning

Formative vs. Summative Assessments

This morning I was checking out the question and answer forum on the TeachingChannel and I came across a question about the different types of assessments. Given that a new school ...
Katie Novak · September 29, 2014
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Collaborative Classroom
Universal Design for Learning

The Collaborative Classroom Management Plan

A reader of my blog recently asked for additional details about how I created a collaborative classroom management plans in my middle school classroom. I thought I’d share my ...
Katie Novak · August 4, 2014
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