Applying UDL to Writing Instruction by Randy Laist, Professor of English, Goodwin University Writing is an invaluable academic skill, but it is also much more than that. It is a tool for thinking, a means of personal expression, and a … Continue reading Applying UDL to Writing Instruction
UDL Representation Takes Center Field in Advanced Manufacturing Pandemic Sprint by Leonard M. Walsh Assistant Professor of CNC, Welding & Composites, Goodwin University with Diana J. LaRocco Dean, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Director, Goodwin Institute for … Continue reading UDL Representation Takes Center Field in Advanced Manufacturing Pandemic Sprint
Subjective vs. Objective: Navigating the Transition with Universal Design for Learning by Brian A. Dixon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, Goodwin University The words that we use set a tone. Whether we’re having a friendly conversation or drafting a formal … Continue reading Subjective vs. Objective: Navigating the Transition with Universal Design for Learning
Reimagining a Business Course Through a Cycle of Design Thinking by Matt Connell Program Director, Business Administration with Diana LaRocco Dean, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Director, Goodwin University Institute for Learning Innovation Sitting through my students’ final presentations for Business … Continue reading Reimagining a Business Course Through a Cycle of Design Thinking
Using Technology to Teach and Course Adjustment to Capture Student Attention By Annjanette Bennar, Director of Mathematics, Computer Literacy and Communications and Assistant Professor At Goodwin University, I teach an introductory computer applications class covering computer hardware and software, Microsoft … Continue reading Using Technology to Teach and Course Adjustment to Capture Student Attention
Making Small Changes: Practical Faculty Advice in UDL at Goodwin University by Amy Beauchemin, Associate Professor, Sociology; Matt Connell, Assistant Professor and Program Director, Business Administration; and Phillip Fox, Associate Professor and Director, English — Goodwin University At Goodwin University, … Continue reading Making Small Changes: Practical Faculty Advice in UDL at Goodwin University
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Goes Grad School: How creative expression and communication engage and connect classrooms By Dr. Sandi Coyne-Gilbert, MBA, DM Leadership is a practical and powerful course of study for students looking to learn about themselves and … Continue reading Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Goes Grad School
During the spring 2020 semester, I facilitated a cohort of 15 learners in Goodwin University’s ENet program. ENet is an entrepreneurial program that provides learners who were formerly incarcerated the opportunity to earn a small business start-up certificate at Goodwin. … Continue reading Four Strategies to Overcome the Challenges of Facilitating Formerly Incarcerated Learners
“At the top of a university organizational chart, you’ll typically find the name of the president or the board of directors,” explains Goodwin University’s provost, Danielle Wilken. “At the top of Goodwin’s chart, you’ll find students. Everything we do is … Continue reading Open Educational Resources (OER) Empower Students, Inspire Professors
Universal Design for Learning Eases Tech Challenges for Accounting Students by Mike Rotondo, MBA, Curriculum Coordinator, Goodwin University Accounting Program In 2019, Goodwin University’s business program received a grant to support the ENet Entrepreneurial Network, an initiative designed for enrolling … Continue reading Universal Design for Learning Eases Tech Challenges for Accounting Students
The Challenge of Engagement: One Size Does Not Fit All by Robin Young Cournoyer, BSN, MSN Assistant Professor of Nursing Course Coordinator PEDI When teaching in higher education, it is crucial always to be open to the variety of learning … Continue reading The Challenge of Engagement: One Size Does Not Fit All
Fall in Love with Universal Design for Learning An educational framework designed to outline opportunities for all Lost in the Lesson Plan Most people know how it feels to sit in a classroom, completely lost. We’ve all at one point … Continue reading Fall in Love with Universal Design for Learning
The Journey of UDL A world of possibilities opens up to two educational “missionaries” by Dr. Lisa M. Wisniewski and Dr. John S. Kania Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that our Universal Design for Learning (UDL) journey began only three … Continue reading The Journey of UDL
From designing Navy welding curriculum to embracing a Universal Design for Learning as a Goodwin welding instructor, professor and PhD candidate, Keith Carter, MHR, MSW shares his journey to becoming an expert in his field. Keith Carter’s welding students didn’t … Continue reading Goodwin Thought Leaders: Keith Carter Welding
Universal Design for Learning and Welding Goodwin’s commitment to classroom innovation shows results in previously unexpected fields by Kobie Adams, Goodwin College Intern At Goodwin College’s School of Business, Management & Advanced Manufacturing, Assistant Professor Keith Carter has created a … Continue reading Universal Design for Learning and Welding
Hey, 60 Minutes…It’s Our Turn! Universal Design gets primetime focus by Paula Dowd, Department Chair, Health and Natural Sciences On Sunday evenings, I like to wind down before the start of the workweek by watching 60 Minutes. I enjoy the … Continue reading Hey, 60 Minutes… It’s Our Turn!
For the past year, educators at Goodwin College have been engaged in professional learning and spirited conversations on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an innovative approach to education based on cognitive neuroscience research. The UDL framework is used to develop … Continue reading Goodwin Hosts Inaugural UDL Conference
Experiential Learning Enhances Business Program and Encourages Student Reflection by Dr. Terrence Simon, Assistant Professor, Business, Management, and Advanced Manufacturing Dr. Matt Connell, Program Director, Business Administration Dr. Michael Wolter, Program Director, Management and Leadership Goodwin College’s Business Administration program, … Continue reading Experiential Learning Enhances Business Program and Encourages Student Reflection