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Margaret (Mags) Flood

@magsflood.bsky.social
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Passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for every student. D Ed. Teacher Educator. Always learner. Fulbrighter Podcasting about inclusion at open.spotify.com/show/58t5Tdjr21fcz…

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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Our recent paper is the outcome of a year long cross-border research project on building teacher capacity for inclusion with UDL and technology through a Professional Learning Community with teachers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Amplifying Global Messages from a Small Island:: Building Capacity for Inclusion with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Teacher Professional Learning | The International Journal of Un...
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Great talk this morning on academic FOMO of internal communications. While I'm good at turning off for holidays, this week I'm getting up at ridiculous o'clock to try and keep up with emails , go to full day of talks, and then return to emails. Support or demand? @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
In response to teachers' requests a condensed online webinar of our Teacher Workshop "Supporting the learning of students with/post cancer' is now available. Tuesday 27 January 5.30 -7.30pm. forms.office.com/e/0wmnaPBVAx
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
My recent paper explores the evolution of #UDL in Irish curricula. reachjournal.ie/index.php/re... #InclusiveEducation @maynootheducation.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
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The emergence of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Irish curricula as an approach to inclusive education in the Republic of Ireland | REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland ...
REACH: Journal of Inclusive Educaiton in Ireland
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Primary and post-primary teachers. Join us for an informative & supportive session designed to help teachers understand how childhood cancer and its treatment can affect learning, behaviour, & school performance. Tuesday 27 January 10am-4pm,Maynooth University. forms.office.com/e/wvWc3Lm8pW
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Delighted to be invited to talk about the why of Universal Design for Learning as an approach for inclusiove practices in Vilnius University this week at their confrence 'challenges of neurodiversity' @maynootheducation.bsky.social #UDL #Inclusion
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
The amazing @ksuding.bsky.social lit up our virtual space last week when she joined our @maynootheducation.bsky.social University Universal Design for Learning microcredential session to guide us through making our content accessible. Making knowing become practice! #UDL #Accessibility #Inclusion
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Delighted to be attending today's @ETBIreland's Universal Design in Further Education and Training confrence today. Looking forward to learning more about the great work happening to promote inclusion in this sector. @maynootheducation.bsky.social #UD #UDL #Inclusion
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
I spent an informative few days in Wroclaw University last week attending a workshop on 'Microcredentials as a New Form of Education ' Lots of food for thought. Thank you to all the team who organised such an enriching even for us. @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Supporting your child in school: Understanding the educational impact of neurocognitive late effects of childhood cancer. Free Parents/Guardians Workshop (Ireland) Online, Tuesday November 11, 6pm-8pm Register at forms.office.com/e/P837RPMzaW @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
It was lovely to have Allison Posey join our UDL Microcredential session last night where we learned and unlearned. @MU_Education
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
A much needed and informative talk on the late cognitive affects of cancer on learning @maynootheducation.bsky.social today. Thank you to Dr Lisa Jacobson from Kennedy Kreiger Institute for accepting my invitation
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The UDL Int Symposium ended with a big announcement! The next UDL Symposium will take place in Canada June 2027 & will represent a collaboration of the 4th MU UDL Int Symposium & the 4th Pan-Canadian Conference on UDL. More details to follow. @ffovet.bsky.social @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
The #UDL International Symposium schedule is now available on our symposium webpage. Abstracts and bios will be available on Monday. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud... #UDLirl25 #Inclusion @maynootheducation.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
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3rd UDL International Symposium: Changing mindsets. Changing practice
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 · 01/09/2025
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 forms.office.com/e/tMMUFF5sbr @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
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. forms.office.com/e/SC1SYhEuJW. Note this sponsorship is for registration only. #UDLirl25 #Inclusion @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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MU Department of Education @maynootheducation.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
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... @anthonymalone.bsky.social @majelladempsey.bsky.social @georginasherlock.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
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... @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
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 forms.office.com/e/esVAP1BkMB
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
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
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3rd UDL International Symposium: Changing mindsets. Changing practice
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 · 28/08/2025
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. forms.office.com/e/SC1SYhEuJW
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
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 · 25/08/2025
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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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
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...
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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 · 13/08/2025
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 journals.imist.ma/index.php/IJ... @muresearch.bsky.social @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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The International Journal of Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning
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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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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 @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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3rd UDL International Symposium: Changing mindsets. Changing practice
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 · 06/08/2025
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 @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
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. @maynootheducation.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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. @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
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. @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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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Universal Design for Learning – All means all! – OpenTextbook for diversity in education
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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 @maynootheducation.bsky.social
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
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... @maynootheducation.bsky.social @cast-udl.bsky.social #UDLirl25
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
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-… #UDLirl25 #inclusion
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Another #UDL International Symposium planing day today. This year our @maynootheducation.bsky.social students are upping their game.In addition to volunteering, they will present on how learning about #UDL has informed their practice. Register now www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud... #UDLirl25
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3rd UDL International Symposium: Changing mindsets. Changing practice
Our 3rd International UDL Symposium - Changing mindsets, changing practice Monday September 15 and 16th, 2026. Westgrove Hotel Clane, Co Kildare. Registration is now open! This year's UDL Symposium
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Frederic Fovet @ffovet.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
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#udlsymposium #inclusiveeducation #accessibility | ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
📢 At the upcoming ADCET UDL Symposium, don't miss Dr Frederic Fovet's interactive workshop - Growth of UDL Implementation among faculty: Understanding the risks that lead to instructors losin...
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Frederic Fovet @ffovet.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Have a chapter just out: Accessibility and The First Year University Experience of Students with Disabilities: Current Trends, Achievements, and Concerns - within a fascinating new volume. caul-cbua.pressbooks.pub/student-succ...
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Accessibility and The First Year University Experience of Students with Disabilities: Current Trends, Achievements, and Concerns – The Evolving Landscape of Post-secondary Student Transitions in Canad...
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
I am beyond excited about this year's #UDL International Symposium keynote speaker. Some final details to confirm before I share, so watch this space! www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud... #UDLirl25 #Inclusion
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3rd UDL International Symposium: Changing mindsets. Changing practice
Our 3rd International UDL Symposium - Changing mindsets, changing practice Monday September 15 and 16th, 2026. Westgrove Hotel Clane, Co Kildare. Registration is now open! This year's UDL Symposium
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Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Delighted to attend the H.O.P.E. conftence in Dublin this week. Lots of interesting sessions. Myself and Lisa Carey presented on our work to address barriers to education for children treated for cancer. Thank you to Childhood Cancer Ireland for funding this research.
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