louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 9hMore choice doesn't automatically mean more agency. Too many options can overwhelm learners. Sometimes the most supportive choice is a small set of meaningful options. #UDL #LearnerAgency #Teachers 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Want to design for agency through choice? Ask: Does the choice matter? Do learners have support? Can they shape the work? Will they reflect? #UDL #LearnerAgency #Teachers 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026It's not about giving learners more choices. It's about designing better choices. Meaningful choices connect to goals, interests, and values, and invite reflection. #UDL #LearnerAgency #Inclusion 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Agency can exist without choice. Learners can ask questions, share ideas, critique, justify, monitor, and reflect, even when they didn't choose the task. #UDL #LearnerAgency #Teachers 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026More choice isn't always better. Surface-level choices, too many options, or choices without support may not build agency. The question is: Which choices actually matter? #UDL #Teachers #Inclusion 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Choice ≠ learner agency. Offering options can build agency, but it doesn't guarantee it. And agency can grow inside tasks learners didn't choose. #UDL #LearnerAgency #Inclusion 001
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Sunday reset: What’s ONE thing you want to make more space for this week? More time outside? Creativity? Better conversations? Less rushing? Big or small, what’s yours? #Teachers #EduSky #TeacherLife 110
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Share one UDL-aligned idea! In your context, how do you consistently design for: A. Access, B. Engagement, C. Meaningful choice, OR D. Showing what you know #UDL #InclusiveEd #EduSky 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Choice doesn't automatically create agency. Learners can choose A, B, or C and still have little ownership of their learning. Choice is a tool. Agency is the bigger goal. What distinction would you add? #UDL #LearnerAgency #EduSky 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Want to see UDL Gears in practice? Check out Episodes 98, 99, and a Special Edition episode on The UDL Gears on the UDL in 15 Minutes podcast for real examples of mindsets, skills & practices shaping inclusion. theudlapproach.com/podcasts/ #UDL #EduSky #InclusiveEd 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The UDL Gears were created to help us look beyond the Guidelines themselves and consider the mindsets, skills, and practices that influence how we actually apply UDL. If you could strengthen ONE UDL Gear right now, which would it be? Mindsets Skills Practices theudlapproach.com/theudlgears/ #UDL 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Sunday reset: What’s ONE thing you’re looking forward to this week? Big or small. Work or not. #Teachers #EduSky #TeacherLife 010
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026In episode 150 Tom described himself as "an older man," yet we discovered we began teaching around the same time. Tom clarified: "I didn't say Loui is old, I meant myself, right?" 😂 What phrase do you use to say "I've been teaching a long time"? 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026What’s your strategy to find in-the-moment happiness? Coffee Chocolate Dancing to the beat of the copy machine Humor Mine was dancing to the beat of the copy machine. #TeacherLife #Teachers #Education #EduSky 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Finish this sentence: The best professional learning I've ever experienced was different because ________. #EduSky #InclusiveEd 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026More professional development ≠ better implementation. Sometimes educators need less training and more support to actually change practice. What are your thoughts? #UDL #InclusiveEd 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026“Support comes before reward.” — Tom Tobin Before we expect educators to change, have we created the conditions that help them change? What does that look like in your setting? #UDL #InclusiveEd 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Where is UDL in your organization? Possible? Permitted? Supported? Rewarded? Expected? Which one needs your attention next? bit.ly/UDLin15TomTo... #UDL #InclusiveEd #UDLin15Minutes 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026“Support comes before reward.” — Tom Tobin What happens when we expect educators to implement UDL without first giving them the support they need? bit.ly/UDLin15TomTo... #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeadership 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Episode 150 is here! Tom Tobin is back to talk about taking #UDL from grassroots efforts to campus-wide change. Possible. Permitted. Supported. Rewarded. Expected. bit.ly/UDLin15TomTo... #InclusiveEd 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A repeat guest is joining us tomorrow! Clues: -3 UDL books -a giant black mustache -an expert in UDL in Higher Education Any guesses? #UDL #InclusiveEd 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Your lesson plan is a starting point, not a contract. If your learners show you something isn't working, listen. Alignment with UDL means being willing to adjust the plan so learning can happen. Episode 82: Melanie Smith- theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi... #UDL #BackToSchool #InclusiveEd #EduSky 010
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026First week lesson not going as planned? Ask: What is this experience telling me about my design? Observe. Adjust. Try again. #UDL #InclusiveEd #EduSky 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026You don't have to have it all figured out on day one. Start curious. Notice. Listen. Adjust. UDL gives us permission to learn alongside our learners. Episode 148: Chayma Bouzenag theudlapproach.com/podcasts/ #UDL #BackToSchool #EduSky 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026The arts belong at the heart of education. Explore how educators in Episodes 3, 36, 64, 65 & 75 use #UDL to create more accessible, meaningful learning. theudlapproach.com/podcasts/ #ArtsEd #InclusiveEd #EduSky 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Want to get your team talking about UDL? Episode 46’s Discussion Guide turns UDL in 15 Minutes episodes into meaningful conversation, reflection, and action. Pick 3–5 questions and start talking! Discussion guide: theudlapproach.com/wp-content/u... #UDL #InclusiveEd #EduSky 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026What do I want every learner to know, understand & do, and how can I remove barriers before they appear? Carla-Ann Brown shows how backward planning + UDL can create inclusive, culturally sustaining learning. theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi... #UDL #InclusiveEd 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Back-to-school starts with intentional design. Plan for barriers first, include every learner, and elevate diverse voices from the beginning. Listen in for more ideas: theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi... #UDL #InclusiveEducation #BackToSchool #EduSky 010
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Learner agency lasts far beyond the classroom. When we design for choice, reflection, and self-determination, we help learners become expert learners for life. Blog post: theudlapproach.com/blog/udl-in-... #UDL #StudentAgency #BackToSchool #EduSky 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026New school year? Start by building learner agency, not just routines. Give students ownership from day one and watch engagement grow. theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi... #UDL #BackToSchool #StudentAgency #EduSky 010
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Looking for weekend inspiration? Episode 145 reminds us to learn with learners—not just about them. A great mindset for a new school year. theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi... #UDL #LearnerAgency #Education 010
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Before the school year begins, spend 15 minutes investing in your learning. My back-to-school podcast pick: Episode 147 with Bartola Mavric on building UDL mindsets before strategies. theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi... #UDL #BackToSchool #TeacherLearning 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026One small design change can impact every learner. What's one change you're making before school starts? #UDL #BackToSchool #TeacherReflection 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Before your first lesson, ask: "What do I want learners to be able to build upon?" Start with the goal, not the activity. #UDL #LessonDesign #Education 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Before planning a lesson, ask, "What barriers might exist in my design?" #UDL #BackToSchool #TeacherTips 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026If you could redesign ONE part of school to reduce barriers, what would it be? #UDL #Education #LearningDesign 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026What's one classroom routine you've stopped doing because you realized it created barriers instead of opportunities? #UDL #TeacherReflection #InclusiveEducation 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026That's a wrap on our #UDL101 series! 💙 What's one idea you'll try this coming school year? Small changes in design can make learning more accessible for everyone. Read more here: theudlapproach.com/resources/ud... #UDL #InclusiveEducation #Education 030
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Learner variability > learning styles. Every learner interacts with the environment differently and that changes over time. Design for variability. Blog: theudlapproach.com/udl-101-that... #UDL #LearnerVariability #Education 020
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 11/07/2026UDL 101: Choice matters, but reflection is what helps learners grow. Give options, then make time to think about what worked and why. Blog: theudlapproach.com/blog/udl-101... #UDL #LearnerAgency #Education 020
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 09/07/2026UDL 101: Want to lower barriers? Start with the learning goal, then examine the environment. Don't change the goal, improve the design. Blog:https://theudlapproach.com/blog/udl-101-how-do-i-lower-barriers/ #UDL #LearningDesign #Education 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 07/07/2026UDL 101: Barriers aren't in learners. Barriers are in how we design learning environments. Change the environment, not the expectations. Blog: theudlapproach.com/blog/udl-101... #UDL #InclusiveEducation #Accessibility 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Culture, language, and identity shape learning. Explore UDL through a culturally responsive lens, and check out my free digital book, UDL is Like... Using analogies to activate understanding! Books: theudlapproach.com/books-and-ga... Digital book: read.bookcreator.com/xtokTSS3Nxav... #UDL #ELL 020
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Sometimes the best professional learning starts with a colored pencil. 🌳 A Tree for All makes UDL concepts visual, memorable, and accessible. Book: theudlapproach.com/books-and-ga... #UDL #TeacherLearning #InclusiveEducation 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Planning for the "average" learner creates barriers. Instead, design for variability from the start. That's the heart of Design & Deliver! Book: theudlapproach.com/books-and-ga... #UDL #InclusiveEducation #Education 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Weekend reflection: What belief about teaching or learning has changed most during your career? #UDL #Reflection #Education 010
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026What's harder: Changing instructional practices, or changing beliefs about teaching and learning? #UDL #SchoolCulture #EducationLeadership 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026“Professional learning should change the learner, not just the practice.” How do you know when PD has truly made an impact? Listen in for more on this conversation: theudlapproach.com/podcasts/epi... #UDL #ProfessionalLearning #Education 010
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 21/06/2026As you prepare for the week ahead, ask yourself: Are we designing learning experiences for our teachers with the same care we design for students? bit.ly/IkramSabtiUD... #UDL #ReflectivePractice #EdLeadership 000
louilordnelson.bsky.social @louilordnelson.bsky.social · 19/06/2026"I believe that UDL helped us shift from a culture of compliance to a culture of learning." — Ikram Sabti What a powerful way to think about professional growth. bit.ly/IkramSabtiUD... #UDL #Leadership #InclusiveEducation #InternationalEducation 000
