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# CIDDL

Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning

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## Posts

- [Results from the CIDDL Needs Assessment: Are Recent Graduates Prepared to Use Technology?](https://ciddl.org/results-from-the-ciddl-needs-assessment-are-recent-graduates-prepared-to-use-technology/) - We conducted a needs assessment and focused our research on three main questions. We will address the first question by sharing our findings and implications.
- [Results from the CIDDL Needs Assessment: Are Faculty and their Institutions Digitally Ready?](https://ciddl.org/results-from-the-ciddl-needs-assessment-are-faculty-and-their-institutions-digitally-ready/) - To what extent are IHE faculty (and their institutions) engaging their students in learning environments optimized through pedagogically sound technology use?
- [We Asked, You Answered: Results from the CIDDL Needs Assessment Part 1](https://ciddl.org/we-asked-you-answered-results-from-the-ciddl-needs-assessment-part-1/) - CIDDL’s mission is to increase the capacity of higher education faculty. But, what supports do stakeholders need? CIDDL conducted a Needs Assessment.
- [ChatGPT, AIs, and the IEP?](https://ciddl.org/chatgpt-ais-and-the-iep/) - A question that has been on a lot of our minds is “How does AI fit into the IEPs?” CIDDL breaks down how one might use AI and offer various ways to classify it.
- [CIDDList: An Updated Packing List for the Tech Lover on Vacay](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-an-updated-packing-list-for-the-tech-lover-on-vacay/) - Summer is here. In this CIDDList, we will share some must-have items to take with you on vacation to allow you to do the re-ing and the prepping!
- [From Local Problems to Community Solutions: Join the Fall 2026 CIDDL AI Community Challenge](https://ciddl.org/from-local-problems-to-community-solutions-join-the-fall-2026-ciddl-ai-community-challenge/) - What could students improve in their community if AI became a thought partner rather than an answer machine?
- [Virtual Classrooms, Real Skills: Utilizing Mixed-Reality Simulations in Special Education Teacher Prep ](https://ciddl.org/virtual-classrooms-real-skills-utilizing-mixed-reality-simulations-in-special-education-teacher-prep/) - Teacher preparation programs continually seek innovative methods to equip preservice teachers with real-world skills before they step into a physical classroom.
- [Reimagining Learning Through AI and Extended Reality](https://ciddl.org/reimagining-learning-through-ai-and-extended-reality/) - The brief begins with context on the growing role of AI and XR in supporting students with disabilities.
- [Assistive Technology in Education: Current Evidence, Emerging Models, and Practices](https://ciddl.org/assistive-technology-in-education-current-evidence-emerging-models-and-practices/) - This webinar series was designed to bridge areas of Assistive Technology by linking evidence, systems thinking, and practical examples.
- [Designing AI-Integrated Learning Experiences for Pre-Service Teachers: A Real-Classroom Example](https://ciddl.org/designing-ai-integrated-learning-experiences-for-pre-service-teachers-a-real-classroom-example/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept but a present reality that is reshaping how we teach and learn.
- [Virtual Reality for Career Exploration: Expanding Transition Opportunities for Students with Disabilities](https://ciddl.org/virtual-reality-for-career-exploration-expanding-transition-opportunities-for-students-with-disabilities/) - The start of a new academic year gives faculty an opportunity to revisit how they prepare future educators for meaningful practice
- [Beyond AI Adoption: Why Asking Better Questions About Privacy and Security Matters](https://ciddl.org/beyond-ai-adoption-why-asking-better-questions-about-privacy-and-security-matters/) - Schools increasingly face a challenge that receives far less attention: How do we know whether an AI tool is trustworthy enough to use with students?
- [Support Students with Disabilities' Independence with Mobile Devices](https://ciddl.org/support-students-with-disabilities-independence-with-mobile-devices/) - This brief examines how mobile devices can support the independence of students with intellectual disabilities as they navigate college and community settings.
- [Signal or Noise? Sorting Through AI at ISTELive and ASCD Annual 2026](https://ciddl.org/signal-or-noise-sorting-through-ai-at-istelive-and-ascd-annual-26/) - I went into ISTELive and ASCD Annual 26 expecting AI to show up often. I did not expect it to show up everywhere, in the session catalog and on the expo floor alike.
- [AI and Educational Assessment 101](https://ciddl.org/ai-and-educational-assessment-101/) - One of the most common inquiries CIDDL receives is about Artificial Intelligence and assessment. The key is the basics, and then design to support human interaction.
- [Episode 3: Rethinking AI Literacy Through Human Agency](https://ciddl.org/episode-3-rethinking-ai-literacy-through-human-agency/) - This episode asks a related question: What does it mean to be AI literate while remaining an active human agent?
- [What Does the Research Actually Say About AI in K-12 Classrooms?](https://ciddl.org/what-does-the-research-actually-say-about-ai-in-k-12-classrooms/) - Artificial intelligence tools are entering classrooms faster than the research base evaluating them can keep up with.
- [Vibe Coding for Special Educators: Building Custom Classroom Tools Without Code](https://ciddl.org/vibe-coding-for-special-educators-building-custom-classroom-tools-without-code/) - What if the most powerful assistive technology tool for your classroom was not something you ordered from a catalog but something you built yourself, in an afternoon, without writing a single line of code?
- [CIDDL Research and Practice Brief: Digital Accessibility and Accessible Educational Materials](https://ciddl.org/digital-accessibility-and-accessible-educational-materials/) - This brief explores what digital accessibility means in practice, why it matters for students with disabilities, and what leaders can do to build educator capacity.
- [From Blank Page to Literature Review: How AI Can Support Early-Stage Research and Writing Over the Summer ](https://ciddl.org/from-blank-page-to-literature-review-how-ai-can-support-early-stage-research-and-writing-over-the-summer/) - Graduate students often struggle to connect sources into a coherent literature review. Summer is an ideal time to use AI to support synthesis and organization.
- [Cognitive Offloading in the Age of AI: Opportunities, Challenges, and Mechanisms](https://ciddl.org/cognitive-offloading-in-the-age-of-ai-opportunities-challenges-and-mechanisms/) - Conversations about AI in education often fall into two camps: advocates who emphasize its potential and skeptics who warn about its risks.
- [CIDDL Office Hours: Introducing CIDDL AI Studio: A Space to Build, Think, and Solve Together](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-introducing-ciddl-ai-studio-a-space-to-build-think-and-solve-together/) - The May 19 CIDDL Office Hour highlighted the CIDDL AI Studio, a free six-week collaborative experience designed to deepen AI literacy.
- [Reality, Augmented: What AR Means for Students with Disabilities](https://ciddl.org/reality-augmented-what-ar-means-for-students-with-disabilities/) - AR is not a technology reserved for gaming. It is a research-supported tool with real-world implications for how we support teachers in serving all students.
- [Build Your Own AI Assistant: A Practical Guide to Custom GPTs for Educators](https://ciddl.org/build-your-own-ai-assistant-a-practical-guide-to-custom-gpts-for-educators/) - CIDDL PIs walked through one of the most practical applications of LLMs available today: building a custom GPT trained on information you already trust.
- [What New National Evidence on School Phone Bans Means for Special Education Personnel Preparation ](https://ciddl.org/what-new-national-evidence-on-school-phone-bans-means-for-special-education-personnel-preparation/) - Roughly two-thirds of U.S. states have enacted legislation restricting student phone access during the school day.
- [Why Mobile Devices Matter in Special Education: Supporting Independence, Transition, and Participation](https://ciddl.org/why-mobile-devices-matter-in-special-education-supporting-independence-transition-and-participation/) - Smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices have become parts of everyday life. People use mobile devices to navigate, communicate, and access information.
- [CIDDL Office Hours: CIDDL Needs Assessment](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-ciddl-needs-assessment/) - During this CIDDL Office Hour session, Cheryl Lemke, President and CEO of The Metiri Group, shared early findings from CIDDL’s 2026 Needs Assessment.
- [Advancing Writing Outcomes Through AI: Implications for Special Education Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/advancing-writing-outcomes-through-ai-implications-for-special-education-teacher-preparation/) - This brief explores how artificial intelligence can support writing instruction through prompt engineering, feedback systems, and increased access to supports.
- [Supporting Students Through Finals: AI-Enhanced Strategies for Faculty at the End of the Semester](https://ciddl.org/supporting-students-through-finals-ai-enhanced-strategies-for-faculty-at-the-end-of-the-semester/) - Finals assess more than content knowledge; they require planning and persistence. Using AI for structure and support reduces barriers while maintaining rigor.
- [From Debate to Design: Reflections on AI, Cognition, and Learning at AERA 2026](https://ciddl.org/from-debate-to-design-reflections-on-ai-cognition-and-learning-at-aera-2026/) - The central question is no longer whether to use AI, but how to use it well.
- [The Scaffold That Disappears: AI Tools for Executive Function in Science Classrooms](https://ciddl.org/the-scaffold-that-disappears-ai-tools-for-executive-function-in-science-classrooms/) - When paired with thoughtful instructional design, AI can serve as a cognitive scaffold, removing procedural demands from a student's working memory.
- [Is AI Helping Students Think, or Doing It for Them?](https://ciddl.org/is-ai-helping-students-think-or-doing-it-for-them/) - As AI becomes more embedded in classroom workflows, an important question often goes unasked: Is AI helping students think, or doing the thinking for them?
- [Generative AI and IEP Goal Development: Implications for Special Education Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/generative-ai-and-iep-goal-development-implications-for-special-education-teacher-preparation/) - This brief explores how generative AI can support IEP goal development without diminishing quality.
- [Virtual Reality: Creating Safe Spaces for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders](https://ciddl.org/virtual-reality-creating-safe-spaces-for-students-with-ebd/) - Students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) often experience school environments as unpredictable and emotionally demanding.
- [Students Are Already Using AI: What Educators Should Understand About AI Guidance and Support](https://ciddl.org/students-are-already-using-ai-what-educators-should-understand-about-ai-guidance-and-support/) - Understanding how students perceive and use AI helps educators respond thoughtfully and guide responsible use of technology.
- [CIDDL Research and Practice Brief: Technology Supports for Multilingual Students at Risk for Learning Disabilities](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-research-and-practice-brief-technology-supports-for-multilingual-students-at-risk-for-learning-disabilities/) - This brief explores how technology can effectively support multilingual students at risk for learning disabilities.
- [Preparing Special Education Personnel for an AI Future: A Back-to-School Guide for Departments  (Part Two of Three)](https://ciddl.org/preparing-special-education-personnel-for-an-ai-future-a-back-to-school-guide-for-departments/) - This second post in the three-part series will focus on department-level strategies for preparing future personnel that position programs to lead in the AI era.
- [Preparing Special Education Personnel for an AI Future (Part One)](https://ciddl.org/overview-preparing-special-education-personnel-for-an-ai-future/) - This three-part series will highlight technology integration with a focus on AI for the next generation of special education professionals.
- [CIDDL at CEC 2026: Highlights from Salt Lake City](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-at-cec-2026-highlights-from-salt-lake-city/) - CEC 2026 was full of energy, ideas, and conversations about where AI and special education are headed together.
- [Navigating AI in IEP Development: A Framework for Ethical Practice](https://ciddl.org/navigating-ai-in-iep-development-a-framework-for-ethical-practice/) - Rakap (2024) and Waterfield et al. (2025) found that educators using ChatGPT with proper guidance produced IEP goals of the same or higher quality while spending less time drafting.
- [Shaping the Future of Special Education: CIDDL at CEC 2026](https://ciddl.org/shaping-the-future-of-special-education-ciddl-at-cec-2026/) - CIDDL is preparing to head to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Annual Convention in Salt Lake City from March 11th to 14th.
- [Beyond the Tool: Designing Coherent AI Systems in Education](https://ciddl.org/beyond-the-tool-designing-coherent-ai-systems-in-education/) - When conversations turn to AI in education, the question I hear most often is, “If you could recommend one AI tool, what would it be?” It is a reasonable question. Educators are navigating full schedules, expanding responsibilities, and increasing learner variability in their classrooms. With new AI platforms emerging almost weekly, asking for one manageable starting point feels efficient and practical. In a field moving this quickly, there is also understandable pressure to adopt something just to avoid falling behind. But I often pause before answering. Instead of naming a tool, I ask, “What do you need?” That pause is intentional.
- [Practical AI Integration for Special Education Teacher Preparation (Part Three)](https://ciddl.org/practical-ai-integration-for-special-education-teacher-preparation-part-three/) - The third post in a three-part series presents practical AI integration ideas for immediate application in courses, enabling candidates to apply AI tools responsibly and effectively in real-world teaching scenarios.
- [Summary of OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026](https://ciddl.org/summary-of-oecd-digital-education-outlook-2026/) - The OECD’s Digital Education Outlook 2026 shifts the focus from values to practice by asking a more operational question.
- [Being a Non-Tech Person in a Tech-Driven World](https://ciddl.org/being-a-non-tech-person-in-a-tech-driven-world/) - For doctoral students navigating a technology-rich academic environment, AI use is less about technical skill and more about clarity, purpose, and critical thinking.
- [Preparing Faculty for the Digital Era: Exploring the ISTE Faculty Standards](https://ciddl.org/preparing-faculty-for-the-digital-era-exploring-the-iste-faculty-standards/) - The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has introduced the ISTE Faculty Standards for Digital Teaching and Learning Competencies (2025).
- [AI Integration and the SAMR Framework: A Practical Lens for Instructional Design](https://ciddl.org/ai-integration-and-the-samr-framework-a-practical-lens-for-instructional-design/) - As educators become more interested in using AI tools in their K–12 classrooms, they are being asked to clarify how and why to integrate them into instruction.
- [Summary of UNESCO AI and the Future of Education](https://ciddl.org/summary-of-unesco-ai-and-the-future-of-education/) - UNESCO’s 2025 report, AI and the Future of Education: Disruptions, Dilemmas and Directions, addresses AI transformation in education.
- [Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Support Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)](https://ciddl.org/using-artificial-intelligence-ai-to-support-students-with-emotional-and-behavioral-disorders-ebd/) - Students with EBD often face challenges in emotional regulation, maintaining attention, and social interactions.
- [CIDDL Office Hours: The Future of AI Integration](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-the-future-of-ai-integration/) - CIDDL’s most recent Office Hours featured Joe Sabado, Deputy CIO at UC Santa Barbara and a practitioner-scholar in AI governance and digital leadership.
- [CIDDL Office Hours: Smarter Data Analytics with AI](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-harnessing-ai-for-grading-and-progress-monitoring-copy/) - During this CIDDL Office Hours session, Cheryl Lemke, walked participants through a seven-step workflow for using generative AI to analyze open-ended responses.
- [Artificial Intelligence and Executive Functioning: Enhancing Attention, Self-Regulation, and Planning in the Classroom](https://ciddl.org/artificial-intelligence-and-executive-functioning-enhancing-attention-self-regulation-and-planning-in-the-classroom/) - Executive functioning refers to the set of cognitive and emotional processes that allow learners to plan, focus attention, and regulate behavior(Diamond, 2013).
- [Future of Teacher Preparation in the Age of AI: CIDDL at TED 2025](https://ciddl.org/future-of-teacher-preparation-in-the-age-of-ai-ciddl-at-ted-2025/) - This past week, the CIDDL team joined teacher educators from across the country at the CEC TED conference in Kansas City, MO.
- [Special Education Teachers' Use of Generative AI](https://ciddl.org/special-education-teachers-use-of-generative-ai/) - The brief begins with context on the background of AI integration in education, focusing on special education teachers’ early adoption of generative AI tools.
- [Rethinking How Students Interact With AI: Toward Human-Centered Learning](https://ciddl.org/rethinking-how-students-interact-with-ai-toward-human-centered-learning/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword across education, with its potential for personalized learning, real-time feedback, and data-driven insights.
- [Countdown to TED 2025: Getting Ready Together](https://ciddl.org/countdown-to-ted-2025-getting-ready-together/) - This year, the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) will be meeting in Kansas City, right in CIDDL’s backyard!
- [Teaching AI Literacy: Efforts, Challenges, and Emerging Practices](https://ciddl.org/teaching-ai-literacy-efforts-challenges-and-emerging-practices/) - AI literacy has rapidly become a cornerstone for preparing learners to thrive in a technology-driven world.
- [Campus AI Exchange: A Growing Hub for Responsible AI in Higher Education](https://ciddl.org/campus-ai-exchange-a-growing-hub-for-responsible-ai-in-higher-education/) - One emerging resource is the Campus AI Exchange. This platform curates institutional strategies, policies, and tools to help navigate AI use.
- [Multi-Agent Systems for IEP Development](https://ciddl.org/multi-agent-systems-for-iep-development/) - This brief highlights how AI systems, such as multi-agent systems, can support pre-service and in-service teachers in developing IEPs.
- [CIDDL Office Hours: Harnessing AI for Grading and Progress Monitoring](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-harnessing-ai-for-grading-and-progress-monitoring/) - This Office Hour explored how AI can enhance writing instruction by providing real-time, formative feedback.
- [The Future of Accessible Classrooms: How AI Is Opening Doors in Special Education](https://ciddl.org/the-future-of-accessible-classrooms-how-ai-is-opening-doors-in-special-education/) - AI is not replacing teachers, nor is it a quick fix for all challenges in special education. But it is changing what is possible.
- [Empowering Independence: UCF’s Innovative Pilot Study Transforming Lives of Young Adults with Disabilities](https://ciddl.org/empowering-independence-ucfs-innovative-pilot-study-transforming-lives-of-young-adults-with-disabilities/) - UCF's Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute has launched an Independent Living and Employment Pilot Study by integrating Apple technology.
- [Using AI to Support IEP Development: Insights from CIDDL’s AI Office Hours](https://ciddl.org/using-ai-to-support-iep-development-insights-from-ciddls-ai-office-hours/) - Dr. Olivia Coleman and Danielle Waterfield led a thoughtful discussion on both the opportunities and the risks of integrating AI into IEP practices.
- [CIDDL Community Chat: AI for Reviewing Literature](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-community-chat-ai-for-reviewing-literature/) - On a recent episode of the CIDDL AI Community Office Hours, Dr. Katie Tuck shared her expertise in utilizing AI tools for literature reviews.
- [Community Office Hours: AI at CEC 2025](https://ciddl.org/community-office-hours-ai-at-cec-2025/) - CIDDL hosted Office Hours, which explored AI’s role in education and provided a comprehensive preview of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) 2025.
- [Artificial Intelligence to Help Special Education Teacher Workload  ](https://ciddl.org/artificial-intelligence-to-help-special-education-teacher-workload/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) benefits various parts of our lives, and special education is no exception.
- [Webinar Series: Promoting Self-Determination with Technology](https://ciddl.org/webinar-series-promoting-self-determination-with-technology/) - This webinar highlights how technology can support the development of students' self-determination.
- [Barriers and Enablers of Technology Integration in Special Education: Implications for Teacher Educators](https://ciddl.org/barriers-and-enablers-of-technology-integration-in-special-education-implications-for-teacher-educators/) - Technology holds enormous promise for enhancing learning opportunities for students with disabilities.
- [Technology Innovations in Rural Special Education](https://ciddl.org/technology-innovations-in-rural-special-education/) - The brief begins with context on the background of rural special education, highlighting longstanding unequal access to services and representation in research.
- [CIDDL Office Hours: Exploring AI Literacy in Education](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-exploring-ai-literacy-in-education/) - The latest CIDDL Office Hours brought together educators, researchers, and technology developers to discuss the growing importance of AI Literacy in education.
- [Cool Tools for the New Semester! Enrich Your Teaching and Lighten Your Workload!](https://ciddl.org/cool-tools-for-the-new-semester-enrich-your-teaching-and-lighten-your-workload/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept; it is already embedded in the ways students learn and teachers work.
- [CIDDL Office Hours: Practical AI Applications for Educators](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-practical-ai-applications-for-educators/) - During a recent CIDDL Office Hour, Dr. Sean Smith highlighted practical ways AI can support special educators.
- [Beyond Performance: AI Integration for Meaningful Learning](https://ciddl.org/beyond-performance-ai-integration-for-meaningful-learning/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming daily companions for students, assisting with writing, research, feedback, and more.
- [CIDDL Office Hour: Welcome Back! Start the Semester with CIDDL Updates](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hour-welcome-back-start-the-semester-with-ciddl-updates/) - On August 19, 2025, CIDDL hosted an Office Hours session to discuss the responsible integration of AI into teacher preparation and special education.
- [AI Literacy in Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/ai-literacy-in-teacher-preparation/) - This brief offers an examination of how AI literacy is being conceptualized and implemented in teacher education, drawing on the research and leadership of Dr. Lee.
- [Understanding the AI in Your Classroom](https://ciddl.org/understanding-the-ai-in-your-classroom/) - This blog aims to define AI and explore the various categories within the general umbrella term. Additionally, we will share common classroom tools.
- [CEC Recap](https://ciddl.org/cec-recap/) - What a wonderful conference in San Antonio! The CIDDL team enjoyed interacting with and learning from everyone who came by our booth or sessions.
- [CIDDL Vlogs: AI in Higher Education](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-vlogs-ai-in-higher-education/) - CIDDL is launching a new video series focusing on how AI can be utilized in higher education.
- [Artificial Intelligence Chapter 2: Teacher Practices and AI Assessment](https://ciddl.org/https-ciddl-org-inclusive-intelligence-chapter-2-teacher-practices-and-ai-assessment/) - Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in education promises to transform teacher practices and student assessments significantly.
- [A Review of CIDDL’s Presentations at TED](https://ciddl.org/a-review-of-ciddls-presentations-at-ted/) - CIDDL recently participated in the TED Conference. This event convened educators, researchers, and thought leaders to discuss innovative practices.
- [Summary of UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers](https://ciddl.org/summary-of-unesco-ai-competency-framework-for-teachers/) - The new UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers addresses the urgent need for educators to develop the skills necessary to integrate AI into teaching.
- [CIDDL’s Dr. Marino Shares Insight on the Potential of AI in Education with Edweek](https://ciddl.org/ciddls-dr-marino-shares-insight-on-the-potential-of-ai-in-education-with-edweek/) - EdWeek recently interviewed CIDDL co-principal investigator Dr. Matthew Marino about AI’s Potential in Special Education.
- [Empowering Education Leaders: A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration](https://ciddl.org/empowering-education-leaders-a-toolkit-for-safe-ethical-and-equitable-ai-integration/) - To address these challenges, the OET released Empowering Education Leaders: A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration.
- [CIDDList: A Year in Review](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-a-year-in-review/) - It’s hard to believe that 2024 is ending. This past year so much has happened in special education, higher education, and technology.
- [Canva vs. Venngage: Choosing the Right Tool for Your Design Needs](https://ciddl.org/canva-vs-venngage-choosing-the-right-tool-for-your-design-needs/) - Understanding accessibility standards is essential for anyone involved in document creation.
- [Enhancing Students’ Self-Determination Through Student-AI Collaboration](https://ciddl.org/enhancing-students-self-determination-through-student-ai-collaboration/) - Self-determination is a cornerstone of personal and academic growth. This blog explores how to leverage AI for students’ self-determination and teachers’ roles.
- [Planning Together: A Playbook for Student Personal Device Policies](https://ciddl.org/planning-together-a-playbook-for-student-personal-device-policies/) - The use of Personal Electronic Devices and social media in schools has sparked debate due to their dual role as tools for learning and sources of distraction.
- [A Brief Review of AI Survey Results](https://ciddl.org/a-brief-review-of-ai-survey-results/) - The landscape of AI in education is constantly changing. It is hard to believe ChatGPT and the generative AI explosion that followed started only two years ago.
- [CIDDL Tech Alliance: University of Maine](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-tech-alliance-university-of-maine/) - Integrating emerging technologies in special education teacher preparation is a pivotal advancement that can enhance teaching effectiveness and student outcomes
- [CIDDL is Going to Baltimore to Talk about AI!](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-is-going-to-baltimore-to-talk-about-ai/) - CIDDL is preparing to head to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Annual Convention in Baltimore from March 12th to 15th.
- [2025 CEC Recap](https://ciddl.org/2025-cec-recap/) - What an excellent conference in Baltimore! The CIDDL team enjoyed interacting with and learning from everyone who came by our booth and sessions.
- [How AI NPCs Could Transform Social Skills Training for Students with Social Communication Disorders](https://ciddl.org/how-ai-npcs-could-transform-social-skills-training-for-students-with-social-communication-disorders/) - Research in special education and psychology shows that when students with disabilities feel supported, they’re more engaged and open to learning.
- [Mixed-Reality Simulation for Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/mixed-reality-simulation-for-teacher-preparation/) - Special education teachers often encounter challenges when entering the classroom, particularly regarding classroom management, collaboration, and IEP meetings.
- [CIDDL Office hours: What are your burning hot topics in AI today?](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-what-are-your-burning-hot-topics-in-ai-today/) - CIDDL hosted another CIDDL Office Hour, bringing together educators, researchers, and technology advocates to discuss the latest AI developments in education.
- [Preparing Special Education Teachers to Teach Online](https://ciddl.org/preparing-special-education-teachers-to-teach-online/) - CIDDL’s latest recorded webinar series highlights preparing special education teachers to teach online.
- [In-Service Educators’ Changes in Reasoning About Technology Integration](https://ciddl.org/in-service-educators-changes-in-reasoning-about-technology-integration/) - The brief begins with technology integration in special education and highlights the need for pedagogically grounded approaches amid evolving tools like AI.
- [CIDDL Office Hours: What are you Reading, Watching, and Listening to Learn about AI?](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-what-are-you-reading-watching-and-listening-to-learn-about-ai/) - As AI continues to reshape education, the CIDDL community shares their favorite podcasts, articles, tools, and personal habits for keeping up with the field.
- [How Apple and Synchron Are Making Neural Control an Accessible Reality](https://ciddl.org/how-apple-and-synchron-are-making-neural-control-an-accessible-reality/) - Apple is creating a brain-computer interface standard to let users control iPhones, iPads, and Vision Pro using just their neural signals.
- [What Does Data Tell Us About AI in K-12 Education](https://ciddl.org/what-does-data-tell-us-about-ai-in-k-12-education/) - During a recent CIDDL Office Hour, evaluator Cheryl Lemke shared statewide survey data from Utah’s Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL) program.
- [Game-Based Learning for STEM Education](https://ciddl.org/game-based-learning-for-stem-education/) - This brief highlights how game-based learning can transform STEM education for all students, including those with disabilities.
- [Connect Beliefs: UDL and Inclusive Early Childhood Education](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-webinar-connect-beliefs-udl-and-inclusive-early-childhood-education/) - Connect Beliefs: Universal Design for Learning and Early Childhood Education Author: Tahnee Wilder Preparing qualified future early childhood educators includes planning for variability in the support needs of young children and their families. The framework of Universal Design for Learning provides a framework for designing responsive environments and meaningful learning opportunities for all young children
- [Episode 2: Rethinking Agency in the Age of AI: Why Does Agency Matter in the Age of AI?](https://ciddl.org/episode-2-rethinking-agency-in-the-age-of-ai-why-does-agency-matter-in-the-age-of-ai/) - To fully understand why student agency matters in the age of AI, we need to take a broader view—one that considers societal and ethical dynamics.
- [Understanding the Value-Based Decision Making Behind Student AI Use](https://ciddl.org/understanding-the-value-based-decision-making-behind-student-ai-use/) - While these tools may appear to be merely technical aids, students' decisions about how and when to use them are deeply value-based.
- [Learning AI at Home: How Families Can Grow Together in the Age of Smart Technologies](https://ciddl.org/learning-ai-at-home-how-families-can-grow-together-in-the-age-of-smart-technologies/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly prevalent presence in our homes, whether through voice assistants or recommendation systems.
- [WWDC25 Unveiled: Apple’s New Design, AI, and Accessibility for Classrooms](https://ciddl.org/wwdc25-unveiled-apples-new-design-ai-and-accessibility-for-classrooms/) - This June at WWDC25, Apple unveiled its next-generation software cycle intended to simplify interactions and direct focus to content.
- [Navigating the AI State Guidance in Education](https://ciddl.org/navigating-the-ai-state-guidance-in-education/) - As AI expands and influences various fields, educators are increasingly interested in learning how AI should be integrated into K-12 classrooms.
- [CIDDL Webinar Series: State AI Guidance in K-12 Education](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-webinar-series-state-ai-guidance-in-k-12-education/) - CIDDL’s latest recorded webinar highlights state-level artificial intelligence (AI) guidance in K-12 education.
- [Creating Your Personal GPT](https://ciddl.org/creating-your-personal-gpt/) - This guide will walk you through each step, ensuring you understand the process and can start customizing your own assistant immediately.
- [CIDDL Office Hours: How to create your own GPTs](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-office-hours-how-to-create-your-own-gpts/) - On April 29, 2025, CIDDL hosted an Office Hours session focused on one of the most requested topics: how to create customized GPTs for educational use.
- [Boost Your Finals Prep with Artificial Intelligence](https://ciddl.org/boost-your-finals-prep-with-artificial-intelligence/) - Whether you are new to AI or have only used the free versions, finals season is a great opportunity to start putting these powerful tools to work.
- [Is Generative AI Reshaping How We Think? Implications for Higher-Order Executive Functions](https://ciddl.org/is-generative-ai-reshaping-how-we-think-implications-for-higher-order-executive-functions/) - In today’s education, generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot) are becoming as common as calculators once were.
- [End-of-Year Reflections on Using AI in the Classroom: Insights and Innovations from CIDDL Office Hours](https://ciddl.org/end-of-year-reflections-on-using-ai-in-the-classroom-insights-and-innovations-from-ciddl-office-hours/) - As the academic year wraps up, educators across the country are reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how technology such as AI is reshaping education.
- [Rethinking Assessment in the Age of Generative AI](https://ciddl.org/rethinking-assessment-in-the-age-of-generative-ai/) - As generative AI (GenAI) tools become increasingly integrated into everyday learning environments, educators are facing a dilemma
- [Episode 1: Rethinking Agency in the Age of AI: Gaining an Initial Understanding](https://ciddl.org/episode-1-rethinking-agency-in-the-age-of-ai-gaining-an-initial-understanding/) - Artificial intelligence has rapidly emerged as a transformative force in education, offering personalized learning, automation, and new forms of engagement.
- [Media Debate and AI in Education: Why Learning Theory Matters](https://ciddl.org/media-debate-and-ai-in-education-why-learning-theory-matters/) - AI’s potential certainly brings excitement with its capabilities for personalized feedback, built-in scaffolding, and real-time support.
- [CIDDList: 5 Free AI-Powered Tools to Transform Your Teaching](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-5-free-ai-powered-tools-to-transform-your-teaching/) - Whether you’re winding down the school year or gearing up for next fall, these five websites help you work smarter, not harder.
- [CIDDList: Unlock the Fun! 5 Essential Elements for Awesome (and Free) Digital Escape Rooms](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-unlock-the-fun-5-essential-elements-for-awesome-and-free-digital-escape-rooms/) - School’s out, fun’s in! Try digital escape rooms, which are excellent for developing critical thinking and teamwork skills. Here are five tips!
- [Integrating Technology into the High-Leverage Practices in Special Education Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/integrating-technology-into-the-high-leverage-practices-in-special-education-teacher-preparation/) - CIDDL’s latest webinar series highlights researchers integrating technology into the High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) in special education teacher preparation.
- [Reflecting on AERA 2025: Conversations Around AI and the Future of Education](https://ciddl.org/reflecting-on-aera-2025-conversations-around-ai-and-the-future-of-education/) - CIDDL team attended the 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in Denver.
- [Bridging the Digital Divide for All Pre-Service Educators](https://ciddl.org/bridging-the-digital-divide-for-all-pre-service-educators/) - For nontraditional pre-service students, the digital divide is not just about having access to technology; it’s about feeling confident in using it effectively.
- [Integrating AI Without Promoting Dependency](https://ciddl.org/integrating-ai-without-promoting-dependency/) - Teachers can transform their classrooms by finding creative ways to use AI as a resource without allowing it to take over the learning process.
- [Prompt Engineering 101: Unlocking Your Ability for Smarter Lesson Planning](https://ciddl.org/prompt-engineering-101-unlocking-your-ability-for-smarter-lesson-planning/) - In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, technological skill sets are more important than ever, especially those related to artificial intelligence.
- [Tools to Help You Find and Evaluate AI](https://ciddl.org/tools-to-help-you-find-and-evaluate-ai/) - New AI technologies that promise to transform teaching and learning are being introduced almost daily.
- [Empowering Collaboration with Technology: What Special Education Personnel Should Know](https://ciddl.org/empowering-collaboration-with-technology-what-special-education-personnel-should-know/) - Technology has the potential to streamline communication, enhance data sharing, and create efficient collaborative systems, improving student outcomes.
- [Improving Writing Outcomes for Students with Disabilities with Automated Scoring](https://ciddl.org/improving-writing-outcomes-for-students-with-disabilities-with-automated-scoring/) - This brief explores how automated writing evaluation and feedback tools can support SWDs, particularly by universal screening and targeted interventions.
- [Using Deep Research to Develop Evidence-Based Curriculum in Higher Education](https://ciddl.org/using-deep-research-to-develop-evidence-based-curriculum-in-higher-education/) - Deep Research, a new tool introduced alongside ChatGPT’s o3-mini model, can be used to design AI-enhanced coursework.
- [Enhancing Personalized Learning with AI: Introducing the CIDDL Chatbot](https://ciddl.org/enhancing-personalized-learning-with-ai-introducing-the-ciddl-chatbot/) - During the CIDDL AI Office Hours, Dr. Basham, Dr. Lohoefener, and Daniel Neugent from the University of Kansas introduced the development of a CIDDL chatbot.
- [The Use of 360 Camera and VR Headset for Teacher Training](https://ciddl.org/the-use-of-360-camera-and-vr-headset-for-teacher-training/) - Teacher preparation programs face significant challenges in ensuring educators receive high-quality professional development.
- [Getting to Know NCADEMI](https://ciddl.org/getting-to-know-ncademi/) - NCADEMI aims to develop and improve the use of accessible digital educational materials and SEAs and LEAs through evaluation, creation, and use.
- [CIDDL Research and Practice Brief: Generative AI Prompt Engineering for Educators](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-research-and-practice-brief-generative-ai-prompt-engineering-for-educators/) - Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has great potential to facilitate individualized learning, provide immediate feedback, and reduce workload.
- [Introduction to the Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL)​](https://ciddl.org/introduction-to-the-center-for-innovation-design-and-digital-learning-ciddl/) - Introduction to the Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL)​ Learn more about the new Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning! Panelists: Dr. Trey Vasquez, Dr. James Basham, Dr. Ling Zhang, Christine Parsons, Dr. Jody Britten Recorded on April 13th, 2021
- [How Technology Supports Student Choice: Finding the ‘Just-Right’ Balance for Engagement and Learning](https://ciddl.org/how-technology-supports-student-choice-finding-the-just-right-balance-for-engagement-and-learning/) - Research shows that student choice helps intrinsic motivation and engagement. The key is finding a “just-right” balance where structure and autonomy coexist.
- [Sora and the Art of AI Image Creation](https://ciddl.org/sora-and-the-art-of-ai-image-creation/) - OpenAI made waves with the announcement of Sora, their newest model for image generation.
- [Get Ready for Part Two of “Emerging Trends in Special Education Technology: A Doctoral Scholar Symposium”](https://ciddl.org/get-ready-for-part-two-of-emerging-trends-in-special-education-technology-a-doctoral-scholar-symposium/) - In this webinar, four researchers will share their work on special education and its impact on teacher and personnel preparation.
- [CIDDL Community Chat: AI's Impact on Special Education History](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-community-chat-ais-impact-on-special-education-history/) - In our community chat, Dr. Trey Vasquez introduced AI's current state and future in education, delved into research areas and discussed applied research topics.
- [Teaching AI Literacy in K-12 Education Part Two: Recommendations by Grade Levels](https://ciddl.org/teaching-ai-literacy-in-k-12-education-part-two-recommendations-by-grade-levels/) - AI literacy, an essential knowledge and skill for understanding, interacting, and evaluating AI, has become important for students to navigate technology.
- [Updates in Artificial Intelligence](https://ciddl.org/updates-in-artificial-intelligence/) - Education as we know it is changing. As teacher educators and researchers, we must stay current on innovations and how to leverage them in courses and research.
- [Reflections from the Tech Alliance](https://ciddl.org/reflections-from-the-tech-alliance/) - In 2023-2024, CIDDL received a grant to create the Tech Alliance, a diverse cohort of faculty aiming to integrate technology in special ed programs at IHEs.
- [Artificial Intelligence for IEP Development](https://ciddl.org/artificial-intelligence-for-iep-development/) - CIDDL’s latest recorded webinar series highlights researchers integrating artificial intelligence (AI) for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) development.
- [Teaching AI Literacy in PK-12 Education: A Guide to Preparing Students for the Future Part One](https://ciddl.org/teaching-ai-literacy-in-pk-12-education-a-guide-to-preparing-students-for-the-future-part-one/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to impact our daily lives significantly. AI literacy, defined as the knowledge and skills required to understand, interact with, and evaluate AI technologies, has become a crucial competency for students to navigate this landscape of technology. Our previous post explored the concepts, importance, and core components of AI literacy. Building on those foundational concepts, this article focuses on practical activities for teaching AI literacy in educational settings.
- [How Can Video Games and Key Lime Pie Support Fractions Learning?](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-cizzles-video-games-and-key-lime-pie-support-fractions-learning/) - How Can Video Games and Key Lime Pie Support Fractions Learning? CIDDL Cizzles with Chef Matt Marino Author: Samantha Goldman What might come to your mind when you're eating a Key Lime Pie? CIDDL's Christine Parsons and Dr. Ling Zhang bring contestant #1, Dr. Mattew Marino, Professor of Exception Student Education at the University of
- [Voice User Interface and At-Home Learning](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-cizzles-voice-user-interface-and-at-home-learning/) - Voice User Interface and At-Home Learning CIDDL Cizzles with Chef Richard Carter Author: Samantha Goldman Have you ever wondered what would make your cooking time more interesting? How about learning something new while cooking? To spice up your cooking time, CIDDL's Christine Parsons and Dr. Ling Zhang brought contestant #3, Dr. Richard Carter, assistant professor of
- [Rising to the Occasion-Baking Bread and Using Podcasts as a Learning Tool](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-cizzles-rising-to-the-occasion-baking-bread-and-using-podcasts-as-a-learning-tool-with-higher-ed-faculty/) - Rising to the Occasion-Baking Bread and Using Podcasts as a Learning Tool CIDDL Cizzles with Chef Trey Vasquez Author: Samantha Goldman The proof is in the bread in the CIDDL Ctadium as Dr. Trey Vasquez, associate professor for the Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences Exceptional Education Program at UCF, discusses the impact of
- [Predictability-Key Ingredient in Any Recipe and Intervention](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-cizzles-evidence-based-practices-website-instructional-practices/) - Predictability-Key Ingredient in Any Recipe and Intervention CIDDL Cizzles with Chef Katie Zimmerman Author: Samantha Goldman Want a quick, reliable, trusty, and easy treat? How about a resource website that provides quick, reliable, and trusty information and materials to use in your evidence-based practices? Well, you're in luck because in today's CIDDL Cizzle Ctatium we
- [Redesigning a UDL Course--Nothin’ Fishy About It!](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-cizzles-redesigning-a-udl-course-nothing-fishy-about-it/) - Redesigning a UDL Course-Nothin' Fishy About It! CIDDL Cizzles with Chef Jose Blackorby Author: Samantha Goldman The CIDDL Cizzles Citadium brings Dr. Jose Blackorby, a lecturer at Harvard University and former Director of Research and Development of CAST, to discuss using UDL and technology in teacher preparation programs. Joined by Dr. Liz Hartmann, they discuss
- [Reading Tools that Earn Brownie Points for Accessibility](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-cizzles-reading-technologies-that-earn-brownie-points-for-their-accessibility/) - Reading Tools that Earn Brownie Points for Accessibility CIDDL Cizzles with Chef Nicholas Hoekstra Author: Samantha Goldman The CIDDL Cizzle Ctatium welcomed Chef Nicholas Hoekstra, a doctoral student from the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas within the specialization of Instructional Design, Technology, and Innovation, to discuss various reading technologies while baking
- [Peachy Keen Ways to Bring iPads into the Classroom](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-cizzles-peachy-keen-ways-to-use-ipads-to-break-down-reading-barriers/) - Peachy Keen Ways to Bring iPads into the Classroom CIDDL Cizzles with Chef Cassandra Williams Author: Samantha Goldman It's time to "pour it on thick" as Dr. Cassandra Williams of Louisiana State University Shreveport put it, with regards to supporting our pre-service teachers in using iPads as an accessibility tool in the class. She points
- [Cluckin’ About Virtual Reality and Social Skills](https://ciddl.org/cluckin-about-virtual-reality-and-social-skills/) - Cluckin' About Virtual Reality and Social Skills CIDDL Cizzles with Chef Sean Smith Author: Samantha Goldman Dr. Sean Smith, Professor in special education at the University of Kansas (KU), and his son Nolan, a freshman at KU, "cluck" about using virtual reality (VR) for social skills instruction and practice while making one of Nolan's favorites,
- [Information Literacy While Wingin’ Kansas City BBQ: CIDDL Cizzles with Chef James Basham](https://ciddl.org/information-literacy-while-wingin-kansas-city-bbq/) - Information Literacy While Wingin' Kansas City BBQ CIDDL Cizzles with Chef James Basham Author: Brian Grace; info@ciddl.org Kicking off Season II of CIDDL Cizzles is our great leader, Dr. James Basham. Dr. Basham is a Professor of special education at the University of Kansas (KU) and Senior Director of Learning and Innovation at CAST (the founding organization of Universal
- [A Mosaic of Fajitas: CIDDL Cizzles with Chefs Nicole and Izzy Galante](https://ciddl.org/a-mosaic-of-fajitas/) - Dr. Nicole Galante and her brother, Izzy Galante, have 50 years of combined educational experience and have created Mosaic for instructional design.
- [Feature Matching and Sheet Pan Chicken with Chef Michelle Patterson](https://ciddl.org/feature-matching-and-sheet-pan-chicken/) - In our newest CIDDL Cizzles, Michelle Patterson discusses assistive technology and the importance of feature matching to ensure student success.
- [Chef Dave Merves: Pancakes and Program Evaluation](https://ciddl.org/chef-dave-merves-pancakes-and-program-evaluation/) - In our newest CIDDL Cizzles, Dave Merves discusses what pancakes and program evaluation have in common.
- [Chef Ling Zhang: Dumplings and Personalized Learning](https://ciddl.org/chef-dave-merves-pancakes-and-program-evaluation-copy/) - Much like, there is a wide variety to make dumplings, there is vast variability of technology to help teachers implement effective Personalized Learning.
- [Chef Bryan Dean: Mother Sauces and Technology Evaluation](https://ciddl.org/chef-bryan-dean-mother-sauces-and-technology-evaluation/) - Bryan Dean connects universal ‘Mother Sauces' to technology evaluation.
- [Chef Dr. Allison Leggett: Cizzling Corn Cakes and Distributive Ledgers](https://ciddl.org/chef-dr-allison-leggett-cizzling-corn-cakes-and-distributive-ledgers/) - Dr. Allison Leggett, who oversees the teacher preparation program at the University of California, Los Angeles Extension, and her sous chef, Edrick Leggett joined CIDDL’s Christine Parsons in the CIDDL Cizzle’s kitchen to discuss distributive ledgers and make her grandmother’s Southern Corn Cakes.
- [Chef Tara Mason: Gumbo and UDL & AT as an Approach to Assessing Learning Needs](https://ciddl.org/chef-tara-mason-gumbo-and-udl-at-as-an-approach-to-assessing-learning-needs/) - Tara Mason kicked off CIDDL Cizzles Season 3 with her family gumbo recipe! She discussed proactive teaching, UDL, and progress monitoring in this week’s Cizzle.
- [Chef Tiffanie Zaugg: Banana Cream Pie and AI](https://ciddl.org/chef-tiffanie-zaugg-banana-cream-pie-and-ai/) - Tiffany took a unique approach to her Cizzle- she used ChatGPT to generate her banana cream pie recipe and Rewordify to modify the recipe for diverse learners.
- [AI and UDL in Special Education Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/ai-and-udl-in-special-education-teacher-preparation/) - This brief highlights how an AI chatbot, known as LUDIA, can support teachers and teacher educators in implementing the UDL framework in their classrooms.
- [National Standards for Quality Online Teaching](https://ciddl.org/national-standards-for-quality-online-teaching/) - Quality online education is more than providing content; it creates an inclusive and supportive learning environment that meets diverse needs of all students.
- [Mobile Technologies in the Classroom: A Necessary Support for Students with Disabilities](https://ciddl.org/mobile-technologies-in-the-classroom-a-necessary-support-for-students-with-disabilities/) - Schools nationwide are banning mobile phones in classrooms, citing concerns over their negative impact on student mental health, focus, and learning outcomes.
- [Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Special Education Administration ](https://ciddl.org/integration-of-artificial-intelligence-in-special-education-administration/) - Data synthesis is key in special education administration, requiring data analysis for decisions. The manuscript shows how AI can streamline these processes.
- [Chef Ruth Ziolkowski: Choices of Quiches and Literacy Toolbars](https://ciddl.org/chef-ruth-ziolkowski-choices-of-quiches-and-literacy-toolbars/) - In our most recent CIZZLE, Ruth Ziolkowski from TextHelp and Don Johnston shared Literacy Toolbars designed to support learners with support needs.
- [Leveraging Technologies to Support Research: A Guide for Faculty, Researchers, and Doctoral Students in Special Education](https://ciddl.org/leveraging-technologies-to-support-research-a-guide-for-faculty-researchers-and-doctoral-students-in-special-education/) - With a wide array of AI-driven tech tools, navigating research, data analysis, and inclusive teaching has been transformed, simplifying complex processes.
- [Multimodal Assessment is Emerging: What Should You Know?](https://ciddl.org/multimodal-assessment-is-emerging-what-should-you-know/) - This blog explores Multimodal Learning Analytics and possible future applications. It will also address ethical and practical considerations.
- [CIDDL is Going to Pittsburgh!](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-is-going-to-pittsburgh/) - CIDDL is preparing to head to the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from November 5th to 8th. This convention brings together professionals who lead and support teacher education and provides professional development, advocacy, research, and collaboration opportunities.
- [Conceptualizing AI Literacy: A Critical Skill for the 21st Century](https://ciddl.org/conceptualizing-ai-literacy-a-critical-skill-for-the-21st-century/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere in our daily lives, significantly influencing how we work, learn, and communicate.
- [CIDDL Community Chat: AI in Special Education and Personnel Preparation](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-community-chat-ai-in-special-education-and-personnel-preparation/) - On a recent episode of the CIDDL AI Community Office Hours on October 1st, 2024, the conversation involved the role of AI) in education.
- [Artificial Intelligence in Special Education Teacher Preparation: A Recorded Webinar Series](https://ciddl.org/artificial-intelligence-in-special-education-teacher-preparation-a-recorded-webinar-series/) - CIDDL’s latest recorded webinar series highlights the authors of the Journal of Special Education Preparation (JOSEP) special issue on artificial intelligence.
- [Discussing How AI Can Support Special Education Teacher Workload with Your Pre-service Teachers](https://ciddl.org/discussing-how-ai-can-support-special-education-teacher-workload-with-your-pre-service-teachers/) - CIDDL’s mission is to influence change that supports the appropriate use of educational technology in all Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), related services, and K-12 learning environments to improve outcomes for all students, especially those with disabilities. As such, it is important to reflect on how we prepare teachers and related service providers to integrate technology meaningfully into their future classrooms. Thus, this blog post will seek to explore existing barriers and challenges with meaningful technology integration, guidance documents that can be integrated into program design, and considerations for methods of course delivery.
- [Tech Integration Courses in Teacher Preparation: Reflecting on the Research](https://ciddl.org/tech-integration-courses-in-teacher-preparation-reflecting-on-the-research/) - This blog explores existing barriers and challenges with meaningful technology integration, guidance documents, and considerations for course delivery methods.
- [Preparing Teachers to Teach Online is Still Relevant and Imperative  ](https://ciddl.org/preparing-teachers-to-teach-online-is-still-relevant-and-imperative/) - Teacher preparation programs and education professionals nationwide are developing innovative solutions to increase the teacher workforce
- [The Integration of AI Chatbots in Education for Preservice Teachers](https://ciddl.org/the-integration-of-ai-chatbots-in-education-for-preservice-teachers/) - AI chatbots in education are revolutionizing the preparation of pre-service teachers, transforming how they access learning and instructional resources.
- [Considerations for Syllabi in a Gen AI World](https://ciddl.org/considerations-for-syllabi-in-a-gen-ai-world/) - Though it feels like ages since AI began revolutionizing education, it’s only been 20 months. Faculty should explore resources to integrate AI into preparation program syllabi.
- [Can AI Help With Special Education?](https://ciddl.org/can-ai-help-with-special-education/) - A recent article from Education Week, "Can AI Help With Special Ed? There's Promise and Reason to Be Cautious," explores the potential and challenges of AI in special education featuring our CIDDL PI’s Trey Vasquez, Ph.D. and James Basham, Ph.D.
- [CIDDList: Replacements for Your Retiring Favorites](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-replacements-for-your-retiring-favorites/) - If you haven’t heard, Google is retiring Jamboard, and Microsoft is limiting the availability of Flip to those with Teams accounts.
- [Myths and Facts of "Hi-Flex” Course Design](https://ciddl.org/myths-and-facts-of-hi-flex-course-design/) - CIDDL hosted a webinar to discuss the evolution and current state of “hi-flex” teaching, address common misconceptions, and provide factual information.
- [Apple Intelligence: How Apple’s AI for the Rest of Us Will Impact Special Education Personnel Preparation](https://ciddl.org/apple-intelligence-how-apples-ai-for-the-rest-of-us-will-impact-special-education-personnel-preparation/) - In a much-awaited gathering, Apple announced how it is upgrading its devices to integrate further artificial intelligence, or Apple Intelligence (AI).
- [The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cognitive Load](https://ciddl.org/the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-cognitive-load/) - AI stands out as a powerful tool with significant implications in education. AI may influence several cognitive variables in learning processes.
- [Using AI-Powered Chatbot for Reading Comprehension](https://ciddl.org/using-ai-powered-chatbot-for-reading-comprehension/) - This blog post explores how AI-powered chatbots can be integrated into learning environments to improve reading comprehension for struggling readers.
- [Jump on the MagicSchool.ai Bus!](https://ciddl.org/jump-on-the-magicschool-ai-bus/) - MagicSchoolAI is quickly gaining popularity among educators, with over 2 million teachers and 3,000 schools and districts currently using it.
- [CIDDList: Podcasts for Your Summer Listen List](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-podcasts-for-your-summer-listen-list/) - Regardless of how you are spending your summer months, this CIDDLlist is dedicated to providing you with podcasts you can listen to throughout the summer.
- [S3 Summer Study Sessions: Virtual Writing Group for Doc Students](https://ciddl.org/s3-summer-study-sessions-virtual-writing-group-for-doc-students/) - Starting Tuesday, May 14, CIDDL will host a Pomodoro-style writing group for doctoral students in special education and technology.
- [Prompt Engineering for Teachers Using Generative AI: Brainstorming Activities and Resources](https://ciddl.org/prompt-engineering-for-teachers-using-generative-ai-brainstorming-activities-and-resources/) - With advanced language processing skills, AI tools allow teachers to develop personalized, detailed content, reducing the time needed for lesson planning.
- [CIDDList: Exploring GPTs Available with ChatGPT Plus](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-exploring-gpts-available-with-chatgpt-plus/) - OpenAI offers GPTs within the system trained on specific content knowledge that can be used within a closed-loop organization or shared openly.
- [Updates in the World of AI](https://ciddl.org/updates-in-the-world-of-ai/) - It seems we hear about a new iteration of AI-related updates more frequently. This blog post will highlight a few interesting things that are now available.
- [Emerging Trends in Special Education Technology: A Doctoral Scholar Symposium Part Two](https://ciddl.org/emerging-trends-in-special-education-technology-a-doctoral-scholar-symposium-part-two/) - On April 10th, 2024, CIDDL hosted a second “Emerging Trends in Special Educational Technology” webinar to highlight the innovative work of doctoral students.
- [Technologies to Support Progress Monitoring for Writing](https://ciddl.org/technologies-to-support-progress-monitoring-for-writing/) - Dr. Rowland shares information regarding the importance of aligning evidence-based practices for writing with research-based technology.
- [Using ChatGPT for Writing Lesson Plans](https://ciddl.org/using-chatgpt-for-writing-lesson-plans/) - Teachers continually seek innovative tools to enhance lesson planning in the ever-evolving education landscape.
- [2024: A Space Odyssey? How AI and Technology of the Present Compares to HAL9000 and the Predictions of 2001: A Space Odyssey](https://ciddl.org/2024-a-space-odyssey-how-ai-and-technology-of-the-present-compares-to-hal9000-and-the-predictions-of-2001-a-space-odyssey/) - If you have never seen the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey or have only seen it once or twice, you may consider adding it to your watch list.
- [Revolutionizing Mathematics Education in K-12 with AI: The Role of ChatGPT](https://ciddl.org/revolutionizing-mathematics-education-in-k-12-with-ai-the-role-of-chatgpt/) - In K-12 mathematics education, AI tools are not just futuristic concepts but practical aids for educators and students.
- [Artificial Intelligence in Education 2023: A Year in Review](https://ciddl.org/artificial-intelligence-in-education-2023-a-year-in-review/) - As we reflect on the educational landscape of 2023, it is clear Artificial Intelligence (AI) has played a pivotal role in reshaping how we teach and learn.
- [There’s An AI for That: A Site Dedicated to Curating AIs](https://ciddl.org/theres-an-ai-for-that-a-site-dedicated-to-curating-ais/) - Artificial Intelligence seems to be everything we are talking about, not only at CIDDL but in the world as a whole. There is more to AI, though than ChatGPT.
- [CIDDList: 5 AIs You Need to Check Out This Summer!](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-5-ais-you-need-to-check-out-this-summer/) - Did you know that there are thousands of AIs that have been developed with specific roles and areas of expertise?
- [Transforming Education ](https://ciddl.org/research-and-practice-brief-17-transforming-education/) - This brief focuses on personalized learning and how teachers and teacher educators need to leverage the unique strengths of students and pre-service educators.
- [Mixed Reality Simulations, Personalized Learning, AI, and the Future of Education with Dr. Chris Dede](https://ciddl.org/mixed-reality-simulations-personalized-learning-ai-and-the-future-of-education-with-dr-chris-dede-2/) - Dr. Dede calls for more research around personalized learning, artificial intelligence, and simulated learning to better design learning for all students.
- [Supporting Study Abroad for Students with Disabilities ](https://ciddl.org/supporting-study-abroad-for-students-with-disabilities/) - Despite this encouraging trend, students with disabilities find themselves under-represented among globe-trotting academics. In 2017-2018,, only 9.2% of study abroad students were students with disabilities, despite the fact that students with disabilities represent approximately 19% of students on college campuses. There is no reason this should be the case. The author of this blog – himself a person with a disability – found studying abroad to be challenging, but ultimately a life-changing experience. In this blog, we will explore how factors like technology and a commitment to accessibility can facilitate study abroad for students with disabilities.
- [Playing Around with Technology: Part II ](https://ciddl.org/playing-around-with-technology-part-ii/) - In this blog, we’re going to provide a few examples of some creative technologies that are supporting play for children with disabilities.
- [Three Free & Easy Tools to Support Tiered Reading in Your Classroom](https://ciddl.org/three-free-easy-tools-to-support-tiered-reading-in-your-classroom-2/) - Making reading content accessible to all learners is critical. ChatGPT, Rewordify, and Textcompactor can support tiered reading in the classroom.
- [CIDDL is Going to San Antonio!](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-is-going-to-san-antonio/) - CIDDL is preparing to head to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Annual Convention in San Antonio from March 13th to 16th.
- [Video-Based Reflections in Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/research-and-practice-brief15-video-based-reflections-in-teacher-preparation/) - In this research and practice brief, Dr. Nagro discussed how to use video-based reflection as a cost-effective tool for teacher preparation.
- [Technology, Literacy, and Bilingualism in Special Education](https://ciddl.org/research-and-practice-brief-14-technology-literacy-and-bilingualism-in-special-education/) - This Research and Practice Brief discusses Dr. Jozwik's research on the effectiveness of assistive technology with students with disabilities who are also ELLs.
- [Leveraging game-based learning: Lessons from Dream2B](https://ciddl.org/leveraging-game-based-learning-lessons-from-dream2b/) - In this brief, Drs. Jessica Hunt and Michelle Taub introduce Dream2B as game-based learning and assessment that can be used to support student thinking.
- [Two Heads are Better than One: Developing Effective Co-Teaching](https://ciddl.org/two-heads-are-better-than-one-developing-effective-co-teaching/) - In this brief, Dr. Weiss discusses three important elements of co-teaching: quality general education, accessible curriculum and specially designed instruction.
- [Simulation Technology to Bridge the Gap from College to Classroom](https://ciddl.org/simulation-technology-to-bridge-the-gap-from-college-to-classroom/) - Simulation Technology to Bridge the Gap from College to Classroom Guest Expert: Dr. Lisa Dieker About Dr. Dieker The guest expert of this CIDDL Research and Practice Brief is Dr. Lisa Dieker. Dr. Dieker is a Pegasus Professor and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair at the University of Central Florida in the College of Community,
- [Preparing Preservice Teachers to Address Ableism Through Social Media](https://ciddl.org/preparing-preservice-teachers-to-address-ableism-through-social-media/) - Preparing Preservice Teachers to Address Ableism Through Social Media About Dr. Newton The guest expert of this CIDDL Research and Practice Brief is Dr. Jen Newton. Dr. Newton is an assistant professor in Special Education at Ohio University. Dr. Newton's research interests include strength-based approaches to families, early childhood, inclusion, inclusive teacher preparation, and socially
- [Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning: Past Lessons and Future Opportunities](https://ciddl.org/assistive-technology-and-universal-design-for-learning-past-lessons-and-future-opportunities/) - Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning: Past Lessons and Future Opportunities Guest Expert: Dr. Dave Edyburn About Dr. Edyburn The guest expert of this CIDDL Research and Practice Brief is Dr. Dave Edyburn. Dr. Edyburn is is Senior Research Scientist and Professor Emeritus in the Rehabilitation Research Design and Disability (R2D2) Center at the
- [Preparing Preservice Teachers To Be UDL Designers](https://ciddl.org/research-and-practice-brief-8-preparing-preservice-teachers-to-be-udl-designers/) - Preparing Preservice Teachers To Be UDL Designers Guest Expert: Dr. Eric Moore About Dr. Moore The guest expert of this CIDDL Research and Practice Brief is Dr. Eric Moore. Dr. Moore is the Director of Learning Technology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. A co-founder and facilitator for the UDLHE Network, he also chaired the inaugural
- [UNESCO Discusses Artificial Intelligence](https://ciddl.org/unesco-discusses-artificial-intelligence/) - September 4-7, 2023, UNESCO held their first Digital Learning Week in Paris, where the foci were digital learning platforms and generative AI.
- [Creating Active Engagement in Your Teacher Preparation Programs Through CIDDL Resources](https://ciddl.org/creating-active-engagement-in-your-teacher-preparation-programs-through-ciddl-resources/) - In this blog post, we will explore how faculty can use the CIDDL resources to increase their own capacity to use technology in their practice.
- [Cracking the Code: Students with Disabilities in the Computer Sciences ](https://ciddl.org/cracking-the-code-students-with-disabilities-in-the-computer-sciences/) - It is interesting to consider if students with disabilities are being prepared to work in technology fields.
- [Researchers with Disabilities, Accessibility, and UDL in Developing Countries with Nicholas Hoekstra](https://ciddl.org/researchers-with-disabilities-accessibility-and-udl-in-developing-countries-with-nicholas-hoekstra/) - This brief highlights the importance of creating and designing more accessible research in the field or in the works we publish to ensure access to all.
- [Embracing the Future: How Teachers Can Harness AI at the Beginning of the School Year](https://ciddl.org/embracing-the-future-how-teachers-can-harness-ai-at-the-beginning-of-the-school-year/) - With the start of a new school year, teachers have a unique opportunity to leverage AI to create learning environments for their students.
- [UDL, Design Learning, and Personalized Learning](https://ciddl.org/udl-design-learning-and-personalized-learning/) - Dr. Basham shares the exciting innovations on the horizon of education, including personalized learning, design thinking, UDL, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- [Mobile Learning and Mobile Devices](https://ciddl.org/mobile-learning-and-mobile-devices/) - One of the possible silver linings of the pandemic has been mobile devices (e.g., iPad, Chromebooks, and Smartphones) across our preK-12 learning environments.
- [<strong>Playing Around with Technology: Part I </strong>](https://ciddl.org/playing-around-with-technology-part-i/) - According to LUDI, a research network on play for kids with disabilities, play plays a central role in children’s cognitive, social, and language development.
- [Artificial Intelligence: Positives and Negatives in the Mathematics Classroom](https://ciddl.org/artificial-intelligence-positives-and-negatives-in-the-mathematics-classroom/) - A has had a significant impact on mathematics in the classroom. With AI-powered tools, math has become easier to understand, analyze and solve.
- [CIDDL ChatGPT: Solving Word Problems](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-chatgpt-solving-word-problems/) - ChatGPT is a powerful language model that can be used to answer a wide range of word problems, including math problems, physics problems, and more.
- [CIDDL ChatGPT: Writing Programs](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-chatgpt-writing-programs/) - ChatGPT is a powerful language model that can be used to write programs, automate repetitive tasks, and generate code.
- [CIDDL ChatGPT: Solving Multiple Choice Questions](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-chatgpt-solving-multiple-choice-questions/) - ChatGPT is a powerful language model that can be used to solve multiple choice questions. It can be used to answer questions from a wide range of subjects, including history, science, literature, and more. Here are a few steps you can take to use ChatGPT to solve multiple choice questions.
- [CIDDL ChatGPT: Summarizing Text](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-chatgpt-summarizing-text/) - Summarizing text with ChatGPT can be a quick and efficient way to condense long pieces of text into shorter, more manageable versions.
- [Step by Step Use of Chat GPT](https://ciddl.org/step-by-step-use-of-chat-gpt/) - Chat GPT-3 is an AI app that enables users to converse with a virtual assistant. You can interact with a virtual assistant to ask questions and get answers.
- [So, AI Ruined Your Term Paper Assignment?](https://ciddl.org/so-ai-ruined-your-term-paper-assignment/) - AI has made headlines since the release of ChatGPT at the end of 2022. The current advances in AI have changed the game for the future of writing.
- [Enhancing Instruction and Empowering Educators with AI Tools and Technology](https://ciddl.org/enhancing-instruction-and-empowering-educators-with-ai-tools-and-technology-2/) - The integration of AI in education is gaining momentum and has the potential to revolutionize the way teachers and educational professionals guide learning.
- [Staying Relevant: Using Social Media to Address Current Issues in Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/staying-relevant-using-social-media-to-address-current-issues-in-teacher-preparation/) - Social media has made access to the voices of differently able individuals available, and constantly discussing perspectives and events that affect their lives.
- [Dot the I’s and Every Other Letter: Technology to Support Braille Learning](https://ciddl.org/dot-the-is-and-every-other-letter-technology-to-support-braille-learning/) - Technology, rather than replacing braille, has the potential to make braille more available than ever before which can help America’s Braille Literacy Crisis.
- [Social Media Discussion Boards](https://ciddl.org/social-media-discussion-boards/) - To increase engagement in social interaction and academic conversations between students, perhaps we can offer alternative ways to engage in discussion.
- [Educating Schools and Families on using Technology to Prevent Cyberbullying](https://ciddl.org/educating-schools-and-families-on-using-technology-to-prevent-cyberbullying/) - Given the immensely critical role technological interactions play, it is imperative that we understand the impact of cyberbullying and how to prevent it.
- [Supporting Peer Interactions Online](https://ciddl.org/supporting-peer-interactions-online/) - With the growing interest in online education, especially after COVID-19 how can we continue to support peer interactions?
- [Google Workspace for Data Collection](https://ciddl.org/google-workspace-for-data-collection/) - Google Workspace may be a practical alternative to support DBDM for special education professionals.
- [Hashtags, Social Media, and UDL in Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/hashtags-social-media-and-udl-in-teacher-preparation/) - Student choice is an important aspect of UDL, which is often hard to provide when you are trying to find resources that relate to your course goals.
- [Learning About Educational Technology Through Student Voice in Personnel Preparation](https://ciddl.org/learning-about-educational-technology-through-student-voice-in-personnel-preparation/) - Provide a means to gather thoughts from your students about what they have experienced growing up with technology and their lives as pre-service professionals.
- [I’ll Cross that Virtual Bridge When I Come to It: Orientation and Mobility Training in Virtual Environments](https://ciddl.org/cross-that-virtual-bridge-when-i-come-to-it-orientation-and-mobility-training-in-virtual-environments/) - One technology that has shown potential for creating safe spaces for teaching/practicing O&M skills is virtual reality (VR).
- [Technology to Support Executive Function Skills](https://ciddl.org/technology-to-support-executive-function-skills/) - Supporting executive function skills can help students in maximizing learning gains by understanding how their brain works for improved life management.
- [Accessibility Checker for Slides](https://ciddl.org/accessibility-checker-for-slides/) - Students require that materials be provided in an accessible format, which has the potential to benefit all students regardless of disability status.
- [UDL Implementation in Teacher Preparation Programs](https://ciddl.org/udl-implementation-in-teacher-preparation-programs/) - Dr. Stephanie Craig and Ann Kaufman share how they prepare teachers to implement UDL and design their program to reflect the principles of UDL.
- [Technology in Coaching to Decrease Pre-service Educator Stress](https://ciddl.org/technology-in-coaching-to-decrease-pre-service-educator-stress/) - As we prepare for the upcoming fall semester, it is imperative to build a strong foundation for those preparing to enter one of the most stressful occupations, education.
- [Instructional and Assessment Technology to Prepare for Your Fall Semester](https://ciddl.org/instructional-and-assessment-technology-to-prepare-for-your-fall-semester/) - This blog provides a list of instructional and assessment technology for pre-service teachers to choose to integrate them into their future classrooms.
- [Using ISTE as a Point of Reflection for Higher Education Faculty](https://ciddl.org/using-iste-as-a-point-of-reflection-for-higher-education-faculty/) - Using ISTE as a Point of Reflection for Higher Education Faculty Author: Dr. James Basham info@ciddl.org Are you planning to attend the ISTE Conference? International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the largest annual educational technology conference in the United States. During an average year, ISTE brings together 20,000 people ready to learn, network, and
- [Behavior and Burnout? Values-Based Practice Using ACTCompanion](https://ciddl.org/using-actcompanion-to-cope-with-challenging-behaviors/) - In this blog, we introduce an app that can be used as assistive technology to support students and teachers in coping with challenging behaviors and burnout.
- [Preparing for the Fall Semester: What Do You Want to Share?](https://ciddl.org/preparing-for-the-fall-semester-what-do-you-want-to-share/) - In this blog, we introduce the importance of aligning course design and content to educator preparation standards when preparing for the fall semester.
- [Support Self-Efficacy for Pre-Service and First-Year Teachers](https://ciddl.org/support-self-efficacy-for-pre-service-and-first-year-teachers/) - This blog summarizes a recent study investigating the impact of COVID-19 on pre-service and first-year teachers related to their sense of self-efficacy.
- [When Virtual Coaching Go Hand in Hand with Professional Development](https://ciddl.org/when-virtual-coaching-go-hand-in-hand-with-professional-development-pd/) - This blog describes how a PD program for digital literacy supported pre-service teachers in the transition to becoming in-service teachers.
- [FOCUS To-Do Increases Time Management Skills in Pre-Service Teachers](https://ciddl.org/focus-to-do-increases-time-management-skills-in-pre-service-teachers/) - This blog post introduces Focus-To-Do, an app that can be used as an assistive technology for students who are in support of developing time management skills.
- [Data Tools to Inform AT for Reading and Writing](https://ciddl.org/data-tools-to-inform-at-for-reading-and-writing/) - This blog shares 3 free data collection tools for student reading and writing during the assistive technology (AT) decision-making process.
- [5 Augmented Reality Apps Under $5 For Your Science Classroom](https://ciddl.org/5-augmented-reality-apps-under-5-for-your-science-classroom/) - This blog post introduces five augmented reality apps under $5 dollars that can be used for science classrooms and provides implications for teacher education.
- [3 Key Questions When Considering Assistive Technology](https://ciddl.org/3-key-questions-when-considering-assistive-technology/) - This blog discusses three questions to help you guide preservice educators as they consider not only if a student needs assistive technology (AT), but why.
- [Preparing Pre-Service Educators to Make AT Decisions](https://ciddl.org/preparing-pre-service-educators-to-make-assistive-technology-decisions/) - This blog introduces Joy Zabala’s SETT framework, which provides a structure for making decisions on selecting appropriate assistive technology (AT).
- [Introducing the Assistive Technology Blog Series](https://ciddl.org/introducing-the-assistive-technology-blog-series/) - This article introduces a CIDDL blog series that explore multiple types of Assistive Technology (AT) and how to support teachers in using AT in K-12 classrooms.
- [Strategies and Technologies Supporting for Co-Teaching](https://ciddl.org/strategies-and-technologies-supporting-for-co-teaching/) - This blog summarizes the CIDDL Research & Practice Brief about strategies and technologies that support preservice teachers in developing co-teaching skills.
- [Practice-Based Learning: Practice, Reflection, and Feedback](https://ciddl.org/coaching-reflection-and-video-analysis-to-support-practice-based-learning/) - This blog post summarizes the CIDDL webinar in which a panel discussed how to promote practice-based learning opportunities to support teacher performance.
- [Introducing Simulations into Teacher Preparation Programs](https://ciddl.org/introducing-simulations-into-teacher-preparation-programs/) - This blog post provides a brief introduction to simulations in the context of teacher preparation and offers multiple resources for applying simulations.
- [Using Video Observations in Teacher Preparation Programs](https://ciddl.org/using-video-observations-in-teacher-preparation-programs/) - This blog post provides multiple resources and tools for video observations that can be used in teacher preparation programs.
- [Learning the Ins-and-Outs of LMS: Tell Me What You See](https://ciddl.org/learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-lms-tell-me-what-you-see/) - Learning the Ins-and-Outs of LMS: Tell Me What You See Author: Nicholas Jay Hoekstra As we continue our review of learning management systems (LMS) and how to ensure accessibility for the widest range of users, we're going to return to a topic that was mentioned briefly in a previous post. When we checked the accessibility
- [Family as Learning Coach: Preparing Preservice Teachers for Effective Collaboration](https://ciddl.org/family-as-learning-coach-preparing-preservice-teachers-for-effective-collaboration/) - Family as Learning Coach: Preparing Preservice Teachers for Effective Collaboration Author: Samantha Goldman As we continue to dive deeper into how we are preparing pre-service teachers for the online and hybrid classroom in our monthly Affinity group meetings, the common theme of the family as a partner in learning continues to come up. When supporting
- [Learning the Ins-and-Outs of LMS: Let’s Discuss Discussion Boards](https://ciddl.org/learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-lms-lets-discuss-discussion-boards/) - Learning the Ins-and-Outs of LMS: Let's Discuss Discussion Boards Author: Nicholas Hoekstra Over a series of blogs, we're exploring how instructors can take full advantage of features present in their learning management systems (LMS) to support student learning. Our first post reviewed the importance of consistency in the presentation of content. A second entry talked
- [Integrate Scenario-Based Learning into Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/integrate-scenario-based-learning-into-teacher-preparation/) - Integrate Scenario-Based Learning into Teacher Preparation Author: Ling Zhang; Samantha Goldman What is scenario-based learning? Scenario-based learning (SBL) is a widely used instructional design strategy that uses real-life scenarios or cases to support active, immersive, and authentic learning experiences for learners. It provides students opportunities to solve a problem in a simulated "real-life" scenario where
- [How Social Media May Keep Special Education Teachers in the Classroom](https://ciddl.org/how-social-media-may-keep-special-education-teachers-in-the-classroom/) - How Social Media May Keep Special Education Teachers in the Classroom Author: Michelle Patterson Special education teacher shortages continue to impact the millions of students with disabilities, with 98% of schools in 2019 reporting special education or related service shortages. Researchers found that new special education teachers are more likely to leave positions when they
- [Choose the right technology: Sometimes the oldies are goodies!](https://ciddl.org/choose-the-right-technology-sometimes-the-oldies-are-goodies/) - Choose the right technology: Sometimes the oldies are goodies! Author: Kenneth Holman Although educators might not think of items without circuits and chips as technology, we cannot forget about no-tech and low-tech devices available to us. Educators are tasked to consider the latest and greatest technologies available for our students which can be difficult with
- [UDL Applications in K-12 Classrooms: Modeling for Teacher Candidates](https://ciddl.org/udl-applications-in-k-12-classrooms-modeling-for-teacher-candidates/) - Universal Design for Learning Applications in K-12 Classrooms: Modeling for Teacher Candidates Author: Ling Zhang The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework is premised to guide instructional designs that support learning for individual learners with diverse needs. Because variability is inherent within and between learners, learning experiences designed according to UDL may look differently across
- [Using Pear Deck in Teacher Preparation Programs](https://ciddl.org/using-pear-deck-in-teacher-preparation-programs/) - Using Pear Deck in Teacher Preparation Programs Author: Samantha Goldman Pear Deck is a great tool to use in teacher education programs because it allows for modeling of interactive lessons that are designed to be used in the traditional, brick-and-mortar setting, remote, blended, or virtual settings. As an add-on to Google Slides or the online version of Microsoft
- [Offering FAPE in Online Settings: Implications for Teacher Education](https://ciddl.org/offering-fape-in-online-settings-implications-for-teacher-education/) - This blog summarizes the 2nd session of the CIDDL/CEEDAR Affinity Group where participants discussed supporting IEP and FAPE in online settings.
- [Preparing Pre-service Teachers for Hybrid/Online Learning](https://ciddl.org/preparing-pre-service-teachers-for-hybrid-online-learning/) - Author: Sean Smith; Samantha Goldman The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for PK-12 educators to develop skills for using technology to support students with and without disabilities due to the ever-changing learning environments. This is particularly true for the growing virtual and hybrid options that became a must during the initial part of the
- [Technology Use in Higher Education and Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-resource-policy-summary-role-of-technology-in-higher-education-and-teacher-preparation-programs/) - Technology Use in Higher Education and Teacher Preparation Author: Nicholas Jay Hoekstra Reimagining the Role of Technology in Higher Education is a supplement to the 2016 National Education Technology Plan (NETP). The NETP reflects the United States' national policy and approach to education technology through five priority areas: learning, teaching, leadership, assessment, and infrastructure. This
- [Supporting Learner Variability-UDL Application and Implication for Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-webinar-udl-application-and-implication-for-teacher-preparation/) - Supporting Learner Variability: Universal Design for Learning Application and Implication for Teacher Preparation Author: Ling Zhang Preparing future educators (e.g., teachers, early childhood interventionists, related service personnel, etc.) to meet the diverse needs of struggling students and those with identified disabilities is complex. Increasingly, educators at colleges and universities are looking to implement critical elements
- [Supporting Teachers and Their Students through Content Acquisition Podcasts](https://ciddl.org/supporting-teachers-and-their-students-through-content-acquisition-podcasts/) - Supporting Teachers and Their Students through Content Acquisition Podcasts Author: Nicholas Jay Hoekstra What tools can be used to support both educators and students in learning effective instruction and learning strategies? In the October, 2021 CIDDL Research and Practice Brief, we interviewed Dr. Michael Kennedy to learn such a tool and related research behind its
- [Building Effective Professional Learning Networks to Improve Engagement](https://ciddl.org/building-effective-professional-learning-networks-to-improve-engagement/) - Building Effective Professional Learning Networks to Improve Engagement Author: Ling Zhang; Richard A. Carter Extensive research suggests that effective professional development (PD) programs usually build on teachers' previous knowledge, meet personal development needs, provide active learning opportunities, promote community and collaboration, and so forth. Can these characteristics generalize across different contexts? This question has long
- [Why CIDDL? A Glimpse of Our Mission](https://ciddl.org/why-ciddl-a-glimpse-of-our-mission/) - Why CIDDL? A Glimpse of Our Mission Author: The CIDDL Team The Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL) team brings together known leaders in the areas of special education, early intervention, related services, educational technology, personnel and leadership preparation, innovation, technical assistance, and distance learning to advance the knowledge and use of educational
- [Designing Accessible Presentations in PowerPoint](https://ciddl.org/designing-accessible-presentations-in-powerpoint/) - Designing Accessible Presentations in PowerPoint Author: Nicholas Hoekstra The PowerPoint presentation is ubiquitous in classrooms around the world, and for good reason. PowerPoint is a powerful multimedia software that allows teachers to present information in dynamic ways, using text, images, art, and videos. But as with any format, PowerPoint can be made more or less
- [Digital Books and Universal Design for Learning](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-digital-books-and-universal-design-for-learning-udl/) - Digital Books and Universal Design for Learning Author: Nicholas Hoekstra Accessible Textbooks? One of the most quintessential features of any class or course is the textbook: the go-to source for structure, knowledge, and exercises for almost any subject. Unfortunately, traditional print textbooks represent a barrier in the learning environment that can be disabling to a
- [Online course accessibility: A single path or multiple pathways to a single destination?](https://ciddl.org/online-course-accessibility-a-single-path-or-multiple-pathways-to-a-single-destination/) - Online course accessibility: A single path or multiple pathways to a single destination? Author: Matthew Marino Covid-19 first appeared in the United States last March, colleges and universities across the country scrambled to move courses from face-to-face into online formats. The transition was far from smooth, with many professors and students quickly realizing course content
- [Designing for Use of Technology and Innovation](https://ciddl.org/designing-for-use-of-technology-and-innovation/) - Designing for Use of Technology and Innovation Author: CIDDL Team Technologies designed based on Universal Design for Learning The power of technology in improving student learning and engagement is contingent on its effective design and innovative use in various learning environments. The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework provides guidance on designing and using technology
- [Reimagining Your Syllabus Using Universal Design for Learning](https://ciddl.org/reimagine-syllabus-using-universal-design-for-learning/) - Reimagining Your Syllabus Using Universal Design for Learning Author: Monica Berns; Michelle Patterson; Christine Parsons Gone are the days when the syllabus provided only class expectations and grading criteria. Today, the syllabus can be a living document to provide resources that are accessible and promotes student engagement and agency. The syllabus should work as a
- [AI Episode 3: Implications for Thought Leaders and Policy Developers](https://ciddl.org/ai-episode-3-implications-for-thought-leaders-and-policy-developers/) - AI Episode 3: Implications for Thought Leaders and Policy Developers Author: Matthew Marino In Episode 1 and Episode 2, we briefly described Artificial Intelligence in education and discussed how an AI teaching assistant looks like. To continue the conversation, what will the future of education look like as AI interfaces are continually refined? China is leading the world
- [AI Episode 2: What Does An AI Teaching Assistant Look Like?](https://ciddl.org/ai-episode-2-what-does-an-ai-teaching-assistant-look-like-2/) - AI Episode 2: What Does An AI Teaching Assistant Look Like? Jill Watson, an AI teaching assistant developed at Georgia Tech, turned 5 this year. Jill has been steadily improving since her 2016 rollout in Ashok Goel's computer science course. The course has more than 350 students each semester. Students participate in online discussion groups
- [My Vision for CIDDL: A Word from Mattew Marino](https://ciddl.org/my-vision-for-ciddl-a-word-from-matt-marino/) - My Vision for CIDDL: A Word from Mattew Marino Author: Matthew Marino Colleagues, I have witnessed the positive impact technologies have on students with disabilities for more than two decades. During that time, I used technology as a tool to engage and motivate students, developed educational video games to teach secondary STEM content, and examined
- [Welcome to the Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL)](https://ciddl.org/welcome-to-ciddl-2/) - Welcome to the Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL) The Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL) is serving as the National Center to Improve Faculty Capacity to Use Educational Technology in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel Preparation and Leadership Personnel Preparation Programs. When the Office of Special Education Programs
- [AI Episode 1: Intro to Artificial Intelligence in Teaching](https://ciddl.org/artificial-intelligence-in-teaching/) - AI Episode 1: Intro to Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Author: Matthew Marino, Co-Principal Investigator of CIDDL info@ciddl.org Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed how we interact with the world. AI gives us the ability to talk into our phones and turn on lights in any room of our house. It can predict what we are looking
- [Learning the Ins-and-Outs of LMS: Accessibility Checkers](https://ciddl.org/learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-lms-accessibility-checkers/) - Learning the Ins-and-Outs of Learning Management Systems: Accessibility Checkers Author: Nicholas Jay Hoekstra Over a series of posts, we are exploring various ways in which learning management systems (LMS) can be designed and organized to support diverse learners. In a previous blog, we discussed the importance of a clear, consistent approach to managing the presentation
- [Emerging Trends in Special Education Technology: A Doctoral Scholar Symposium](https://ciddl.org/emerging-trends-in-special-education-technology-a-doctoral-scholar-symposium/) - On February 27th, 2024, CIDDL hosted a webinar to highlight the innovative work of doctoral students related to emerging trends in special education technology.
- [Answers to Your AI Questions: A Conversation with Yacine Tazi](https://ciddl.org/answers-to-your-ai-questions-a-conversation-with-yacine-tazi/) - In this blog post, CIDDL invited Yacine Tazi, a doctoral candidate at the University of Central Florida, to share his insights on questions about AI.
- [Unlocking Potential: A Collaborative Roadmap to Technology Integration in Special Education](https://ciddl.org/unlocking-potential-a-collaborative-roadmap-to-technology-integration-in-special-education/) - Each school discussed the overview of their institution and special education program, goals and rationale, and the action plan.
- [Unlocking Potential: A Collaborative Roadmap to Technology Integration in Special Education Part 2](https://ciddl.org/unlocking-potential-a-collaborative-roadmap-to-technology-integration-in-special-education-part-2/) - In the webinar on January 31st, panelists from five institutions of CIDDL Tech Alliance gathered to discuss the progress of their TIP.
- [CIDDList: Assistive Technology Tools and Resources for Young Children](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-assistive-technology-tools-and-resources-for-young-children/) - The purpose of this CIDDList is to provide early intervention/early childhood special education (EI/ECSE) faculty with resources about AT.
- [Technology-Based Graphic Organizers to Support Writing](https://ciddl.org/technology-based-graphic-organizers-to-support-writing/) - This brief focuses on the use of technology-based graphic organizers (TBGOs) with struggling writers.
- [Innovative Technologies Highlighted in the Super Bowl and the Implications for Teacher Education](https://ciddl.org/innovative-technologies-highlighted-in-the-super-bowl-and-the-implications-for-teacher-education/) - Since CIDDL “resides” at the KU, we must highlight the Super Bowl and the KC Chiefs. The commercials highlighted emerging technologies of interest to CIDDL.
- [CIDDL Webinar Highlighting the Innovative Work of Doctoral Students](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-webinar-highlighting-the-innovative-work-of-doctoral-students/) - CIDDL is excited to announce our first webinar highlighting the innovative work of doctoral students across the country.
- [Are We There Yet? AI for Statistical Analysis](https://ciddl.org/are-we-there-yet-ai-for-statistical-analysis/) - How AI will be used is one of the ongoing questions in education. One question the CIDDL team is exploring is how AI should be used in data analysis.
- [AT Goes to the Big and Little Screen: Tech for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community](https://ciddl.org/at-goes-to-the-big-and-little-screen-tech-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-community/) - hen considering inclusion in the movie-going experience (or within the classroom), it is important to ensure that you account for all needs.
- [Following Up on Apple Vision Pro: Available Now](https://ciddl.org/following-up-on-apple-vision-pro-available-now/) - Apple announced its new AR/VR/XR headset. Preorders began on January 19, 2024, at 5 am PST, and the devices became officially available on February 2.
- [CIDDL’s Tech Toolbox is Coming! Learn More!](https://ciddl.org/ciddls-tech-toolbox-is-coming-learn-more/) - Do you have a knack for technology? Can you explain complex tech-related concepts in simple, concise, and understandable terms? If so, then we need your help!
- [Image Generating AI and Implications for Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/image-generating-ai-and-implications-for-teacher-preparation/) - The use of generative AI to turn words into images has gained more traction recently. This blog explores the feasibility of using AI to turn text into images.
- [Assistive Technology to Support Young Children](https://ciddl.org/assistive-technology-to-support-young-children/) - How can we leverage innovative technologies, especially assistive technologies, to support our youngest learners with disabilities and support needs?
- [Redefining Snow Days: What It Means Post-School Closures](https://ciddl.org/redefining-snow-days-what-it-means-post-school-closures/) - With winter storms, some may get a traditional snow day, but many are finding out that in a post-school closure world, it maybe a thing of the past.
- [Exploring the Integration of AI (ChatGPT) by Educators in Classroom Settings](https://ciddl.org/exploring-the-integration-of-ai-chatgpt-by-educators-in-classroom-settings/) - AI technology has ushered in a transformative era in the rapidly evolving education landscape, introducing many challenges and opportunities.
- [Lesson Planning in an Introduction to Special Education Classroom](https://ciddl.org/lesson-planning-in-an-introduction-to-special-education-classroom/) - Since the start of the semester, I have shared with my students that AI is a tool that will benefit both them and their students.
- [Resources for Learning About AI Going Into 2024](https://ciddl.org/resources-for-learning-about-ai-going-into-2024-2/) - As people are entering winter break and potentially looking for readings or podcasts to catch up on, we are providing you with a list for your consideration.
- [Introducing the Tech Alliance](https://ciddl.org/introducing-the-tech-alliance/) - The first cohort of the CIDDL Tech Alliance met this past week to design a Technology Integration Plan (TIP) for their programs through a collaborative and iterative process, facilitated by CIDDL staff.
- [Accessibility in Conferencing: Considerations for Higher Education](https://ciddl.org/accessibility-in-conferencing-considerations-for-higher-education/) - As higher education faculty preparing pre-service teachers and related service providers, it is our responsibility to ensure access to resources for all.
- [Making a Salad to Explore Multiple Means of Representation](https://ciddl.org/making-a-salad-to-explore-multiple-means-of-representation/) - We just started our unit on Universal Design for Learning in my Introduction to Special Education class. First, we talked about the idea of Universal Design in architecture.
- [K-12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist](https://ciddl.org/k-12-generative-ai-readiness-checklist/) - Leading educational policy and professional organizations are continuing to develop and publish guides to the use of Gen AI in K-12 settings and beyond.
- [CIDDL Talks How AI Will Change Special Education at TED](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-talks-how-ai-will-change-special-education-at-ted/) - The topic of AI, and its impact on policy, education, university courses, and our lives was a common theme throughout presentations at the TED Conference.
- [Re-designing and Aligning an Intro to Special Education Class to the UDL Framework through Technology Integration: Minimizing Threats and Distractions](https://ciddl.org/re-designing-and-aligning-an-intro-to-special-education-class-to-the-udl-framework-through-technology-integration-minimizing-threats-and-distractions/) - Minimizing threats and distractions falls within the UDL guidelines for engagement.
- [Re-designing and Aligning an Intro to Special Education Class to the Framework through Technology Integration: Meaningful Representation](https://ciddl.org/re-designing-and-aligning-an-intro-to-special-education-class-to-the-framework-through-technology-integration-meaningful-representation/) - Redesigning course readings to provide options for recruiting interest (engagement), perception (representation), and comprehension (representation).
- [Upcoming Webinar: Unlocking Potential- A Collaborative Roadmap to Technology Integration in Special Education](https://ciddl.org/upcoming-webinar-unlocking-potential-a-collaborative-roadmap-to-technology-integration-in-special-education/) - On December 7th, CIDDL will host a panel of faculty members from five of the IHEs to share their plans to enhance technology integration.
- [AI-Powered Learning Languages Tools for English Language Learners](https://ciddl.org/ai-powered-learning-languages-tools-for-english-language-learners/) - Leveraging technologies such as AI, language learning apps, and virtual reality has the potential to assist ELLs by providing various learning experiences.
- [Virtual Reality to Support Social Emotional Learning](https://ciddl.org/virtual-reality-to-support-social-emotional-learning/) - Teaching social skills in an authentic yet safe environment is a struggle.
- [AI-integrated Apps for Those with Visual Impairments: Camera-Based Identifiers and Readers](https://ciddl.org/ai-integrated-apps-for-those-with-visual-impairments-camera-based-identifiers-and-readers/) - Picture a classroom where every student, including those with visual impairments, can access learning materials and environments. Using the Universal Design for Learning framework, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), teachers are able to make this dream a reality in their classrooms.
- [Publishers Respond to Generative AI](https://ciddl.org/publishers-respond-to-generative-ai/) - Just as classroom teachers are considering how ChatGPT will impact their ability to identify plagiarism, publishers are facing similar ethical concerns. The issue can be bubbled down to the fact that AI is not human.
- [Re-designing and Aligning an Intro to Special Education Class to the UDL Framework through Technology Integration: An Introduction](https://ciddl.org/re-designing-and-aligning-an-intro-to-special-education-class-to-the-udl-framework-through-technology-integration-an-introduction-2/) - Intro to Special Education courses within teacher preparation programs are required for a diverse group of future professionals including special education teachers, general education teachers, physical education teachers, speech pathologists, and social workers.
- [Teaching Teachers to Teach Online Still Matters](https://ciddl.org/teaching-teachers-to-teach-online-still-matters/) - The concept of online teaching was foreign to many K-12 educators prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that brick-and-mortar schools have returned to a status-quo, does that mean that the need to prepare teachers for the online and hybrid environment has passed?
- [CIDDList: Back-to-School Checklist for Technology in Teacher Preparation Courses](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-back-to-school-checklist-for-technology-in-teacher-preparation-courses/) - Knowing that technology is ever changing, we have curated a list to help guide you in your thought process around technology in teacher preparation programs.
- [Results from the CIDDL Needs Assessment: How Can CIDDL Help?](https://ciddl.org/results-from-the-ciddl-needs-assessment-how-can-ciddl-help/) - The final question guiding our needs assessment was “how can CIDDL be most responsive to their needs?”.
- [Embracing Multiple Means of Representation within Your Intro to Special Ed Course](https://ciddl.org/embracing-multiple-means-of-representation-within-your-intro-to-special-ed-course/) - Preparing for the fall semester means rethinking and revamping course designs. One easy way is to look at the assigned readings for your course.
- [Apple Enters the AR/VR/MR/XR Scene](https://ciddl.org/apple-enters-the-ar-vr-mr-xr-scene/) - Apple’s announcement of their new AR/VR/XR headset, “Apple Vision Pro Glasses”. It is not only aesthetically pleasing but technologically advanced.
- [Foundations for AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning from the US Department of Educational Technology](https://ciddl.org/foundations-for-ai-and-the-future-of-teaching-and-learning-from-the-us-department-of-educational-technology/) - The US Department of Educational Technology released its much-awaited report on how AI will impact teaching and learning.
- [Social Media as PD for Pre- and In-Service Teachers](https://ciddl.org/social-media-as-pd-for-pre-and-in-service-teachers/) - Stefanie McKoy and Krystle Merry, focus on the concept of netnography, using social media to explore cultural experiences, such as a teacher's career.
- [CIDDList: 10 Podcasts You Should Listen to This Summer](https://ciddl.org/ciddlist-10-podcasts-you-should-listen-to-this-summer/) - It’s hard to believe that the spring semester is almost over. Take some time to catch up on the trending topics in education.
- [The CIDDL Community: We Need You](https://ciddl.org/the-ciddl-community-we-need-you/) - You are a necessary part of CIDDL. Your input, your voice, your expertise, and your needs are at the forefront of what we do and are.
- [The Question of Equity in the Age of ChatGPT](https://ciddl.org/the-question-of-equity-in-the-age-of-chatgpt/) - With recent updates to ChatGPT and the added premium features, the issues related to AI and equity are becoming very apparent.
- [AI to Support Literacy](https://ciddl.org/ai-to-support-literacy/) - AI has been embedded in tools we use to support students with the reading and writing process for a long time.
- [CIDDL: One of 30 OSEP Funded Technical Assistance Centers](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-one-of-30-osep-funded-technical-assistance-centers/) - At CEC 2023,Dr. Larry Wexler, the Director of Research to Practice of the Office of Special Education shared an overview of each of the OSEP-funded centers.
- [Tech Lovers Conference Packing List](https://ciddl.org/tech-lovers-conference-packing-list/) - CIDDL is gearing up for the Council for Exceptional Children’s Convention in Louisville which means we are gathering our favorite tech for the convention.
- [CIDDL is Going to Louisville!](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-is-going-to-louisville/) - CIDDL has so many fun surprises planned for the conference including presentations geared toward integrating technology meaningfully into teacher preparation.
- [Assistive Technology to Support Writing](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-at-blog-series-assistive-technology-to-support-writing/) - This blog post explores assistive technology (AT) that exists to support students with writing and how to prepare pre-service teachers to use those AT tools.
- [CIDDL Technology Gift List](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-technology-gift-list/) - CIDDL’s Principal Investigators, staff, and doctoral students put together a list of “must have '' items for the tech and innovation lover in your life.
- [Perspectives from Higher Education Experts in Orientation and Mobility](https://ciddl.org/perspectives-from-higher-education-experts-in-orientation-and-mobility-2/) - The panel discussed how designers, policy makers and end-users with disabilities can work together to ensure future technology is more inclusive from the start.
- [Advancing Digital Equity Guide](https://ciddl.org/advancing_digital_equity_guide/) - The guide breaks access to technology into 3 groups: availability, affordability, and adoption. Barriers to each component are laid out with strategies to help.
- [Learning Science and Data in the Classroom](https://ciddl.org/research-and-practice-brief16-learning-science-and-data-in-the-classroom/) - Learning sciences bridge the gap between understanding data and applying it in real classroom settings to improve student performance in the classroom.
- [Opportunities to Respond: Engagement Meets Technology](https://ciddl.org/opportunities-to-respond-engagement-meets-technology/) - The concept of OTR is an instructional-based strategy that encourages students to respond in different forms.
- [Using the Interactive Jagged Profile Tool to Understand Learner Variability](https://ciddl.org/using-the-interactive-jagged-profile-tool-to-understand-learner-variability/) - Teacher educators can guide preservice teachers through the connection between learner variability and instructional design decisions.
- [Using CIDDL’s Resources in Your Personnel Preparation Courses](https://ciddl.org/using-ciddls-resources-in-your-personnel-preparation-courses/) - We have many resources that may help you provide background knowledge to your courses in UDL, AT, Educational Technology, and integration of technology.
- [Sustainable Mixed Presence Instruction is Possible](https://ciddl.org/sustainable-mixed-presence-instruction-is-possible/) - Whether or not your class is scheduled to be in person, we can expect the need for students to be away. These class settings are called mixed presence settings.
- [Counting Down from Five: Answers and Questions for Starting Special Education Teachers](https://ciddl.org/counting-down-from-five-answers-and-questions-for-starting-special-education-teachers/) - Dr. Tara Courchaine facilitates a conversation regarding what special educators should know about technology as it relates to their future classrooms.
- [Preparing for the Fall Semester: The Wrap Up](https://ciddl.org/preparing-for-the-fall-semester-the-wrap-up/) - We provide resources to align technology standards, give tips to integrate technology, and provide tools that can be used in preparation programs.
- [Preparing Teachers for Standards-Based Lesson Planning](https://ciddl.org/preparing-teachers-for-standards-based-lesson-planning/) - Author: Samantha Goldman; info@ciddl.org One fundamental skill all pre-service teachers learn is how to plan. The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Standards explain that it is important that teachers plan effectively for every student. Specifically, InTASC Standard 7 (Planning for Instruction) indicates that "The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting
- [Boom-ing into Data Collection](https://ciddl.org/boom-ing-into-data-collection/) - Boom Cards™ by Boom Learning are interactive task cards that can be used in the classroom and virtually to provide educators with meaningful feedback for goals.
- [Preparing for the Fall Semester: Aligning Instruction to Standards](https://ciddl.org/preparing-for-the-fall-semester-aligning-instruction-to-standards/) - In this blog, we will explore some useful frameworks that may help prepare future educators for connecting their teaching to educational standards for students.
- [Netnography: The Why and The How to Researching Social Media](https://ciddl.org/netnography-the-why-and-the-how-to-researching-social-media/) - This blog summarizes key takeaways of the CIDDL webinar on netnography (which researches social media) with a focus on implications for teacher preparation.
- [Supporting Online Reading Using Assistive Technology](https://ciddl.org/supporting-online-reading-using-assistive-technology/) - This blog discusses how AT could support students in better accessing online reading content and how teacher educators can model the use of AT for reading.
- [Assistive Technology Solutions to Support Math](https://ciddl.org/assistive-technology-solutions-to-support-math/) - This blog summarizes several resources and tools that could support teachers and students in addressing challenges in math learning with AT solutions.
- [Assisting Teachers in Understanding Assistive Technology: What Recent Research Says](https://ciddl.org/assisting-teachers-in-understanding-assistive-technology-what-recent-research-says/) - Author: Nicholas Jay Hoekstra The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) defines assistive technology (AT) as "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability." The act requires that AT be
- [Collaboration with Families: Bringing Research to Practice](https://ciddl.org/collaboration-with-families-bringing-research-to-practice/) - This blog summarizes various ways to build collaboration with families to support student online learning shared during our last Affinity Group meeting.
- [Virtual Practicums: Issues and Reflections](https://ciddl.org/coaching-reflection-and-video-analysis-to-support-practice-based-learning-copy/) - This blog summarizes issues and reflections on virtual practicums for pre-service teachers, which were shared in the CIDDL/CEEDAR Affinity Group meeting.
- [Jamming with Jamboard in Your Higher Ed Classroom](https://ciddl.org/jamming-with-jamboard-in-your-higher-ed-classroom/) - This blog introduces Google Jamboard, a tool that allows multiple students to share ideas through post-its, pictures, drawings, or text on a shared canvas.
- [Online Tools to Engage, Assess, and Provide Executive Functioning Scaffolds](https://ciddl.org/online-tools-to-engage-assess-and-provide-executive-functioning-scaffolds/) - Author: Samantha Goldman In our January CIDDL/CEEDAR Affinity Group - Preparing Teacher Candidates for Online/ Hybrid Instruction meeting, Dr. Sean Smith and Dr. Maya Israel asked participants to discuss instructional techniques for engagement, assessment, and executive functioning in small breakout groups. All participants were invited to share out ways they have modeled these areas in
- [Affinity Group Reflection: How Are We Preparing Teachers to Teach Online?](https://ciddl.org/reflect-on-affinity-group-preparing-teachers-to-teach-online/) - This blog summarizes six topics discussed in CIDDL/CEEDAR Affinity Group meetings that focused on strategies for supporting teachers to teach online.
- [A Day in the Life of An Elementary Online Teacher](https://ciddl.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-online-teacher-perspectives-from-a-teacher/) - Author: Sean Smith; Samantha Goldman It's not news that teaching in the K-12 online/hybrid classroom requires a different skill set. The pandemic has taught us much that teaching online requires teachers to think outside the box. Marcia Riggins, a third grade teacher who has taught face-to-face and currently teaches fully online, contextualized these primary differences
- [A Day in the Life of An Online Secondary Teacher](https://ciddl.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-online-secondary-teacher/) - Author: Sean Smith; Samantha Goldman In the November synchronous Affinity group on Preparing Teacher Candidates for Online/ Hybrid Instruction, Lauren Elkins, a high school math and physics teacher, discussed a day in the life and what it means to prepare, plan, and teach all students in the online environment. Effective planning for online teaching requires
- [Learning the Ins-and-Outs of LMS: Managing Your Management System](https://ciddl.org/learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-lms-managing-your-management-system/) - Author: Nicholas Jay Hoekstra What is a Learning Management System? A learning management system, or LMS, is a web-based software platform that provides an interactive online learning environment while helping automate the administration, organization, delivery, and reporting of educational content and learner outcomes. Some popular examples include Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle. Even before the COVID19
- [Assistive Technology and UDL: Past Lessons and Future Opportunities](https://ciddl.org/assistive-technology-and-udl-past-lessons-and-future-opportunities-2/) - Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning: Past Lessons and Future Opportunities Author: Nicholas Jay Hoekstra In the December 2021 CIDDL Research and Practice Brief, we interview Dr. Dave Edyburn. Dr. Edyburn is Senior Research Scientist and Professor Emeritus in the Rehabilitation Research Design and Disability (R2D2) Center at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- [Ed Tech to Bring to Your Pre-Service Teachers](https://ciddl.org/ed-tech-to-bring-to-your-pre-service-teachers/) - Author: Samantha Goldman In our last Affinity Group session for our "Preparing Teacher Candidates for Online and Hybrid Instruction," we discussed some great tools to help teachers and teacher educators prepare for online and hybrid learning without "reinventing the wheel." Our focus of these group meetings is to engage with stakeholders interested in the preparation
- [Translation Technology: Why for Teacher Preparation?](https://ciddl.org/translation-technology-why-for-teacher-preparation/) - This blog introduces technologies that can be used to help alleviate language barriers and discusses the use of translation technology in teacher preparation.
- [Supporting Educator Use of Game-Based Learning Environments](https://ciddl.org/supporting-educator-use-of-game-based-learning-environments/) - This blog post summarizes the CIDDL webinar on the use of game-based learning environments for assessments as well as its implications for teacher preparation.
- [Micro-Credentials: Personalized Professional Development](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-research-and-practice-brief1-micro-credentials-richard-carter/) - Micro-Credentials: Personalized Professional Development Guest Expert: Dr. Richard Allen Carter, Jr. About Dr. Carter The guest expert of this CIDDL Research and Practice Brief is Dr. Richard Allen Carter, Jr., an assistant professor at the University of Wyoming (UW). Dr. Carter researches the education of students with disabilities in modern learning environments and the design of
- [Coaching Tech Integration: Implications for Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/coaching-tech-integration-implications-for-teacher-preparation/) - Author: James Rujimora Teacher preparation faculty, school personnel, and school administrators are looking for effective ways to develop capacity and build technology skills of teachers to meet their student needs. One potential solution to this could be coaching technology integration in classrooms. Although not a new idea, a recent study in Teacher and Teacher Education
- [Using UDL and Technology to enhance Learning for All](https://ciddl.org/using-udl-and-technology-to-enhance-learning-for-all/) - Using Universal Design for Learning and Technology to enhance Learning for All Author: Nicholas Hoekstra In the June CIDDL Research and Practice Brief, we interview Dr. Loui Lord Nelson. Dr. Nelson is an author, consultant, and host of the podcast UDL in 15 Minutes. In this brief, Dr. Nelson discusses her work as the Universal
- [Pinning, Posting, and Tweeting: Making Your Social Media Accessible Through UDL](https://ciddl.org/pinning-posting-and-tweeting-making-your-social-media-accessible-through-udl/) - Pinning, Posting, and Tweeting: Making Your Social Media Accessible Through Universal Design for Learning Author: Nicholas J. Hoekstra; Michelle S. Patterson; info@ciddl.org How can I make my social media more accessible? Social media provides teachers boundless opportunities to build communities while offering a flexible resource they can access anytime or anywhere, when their busy schedules
- [UDL Implementation In Higher Education: Examples and Resources](https://ciddl.org/implementing-udl-in-higher-education-examples-and-resources-teacher-preparation/) - Universal Design for Learning Implementation In Higher Education: Examples and Resources Author: Ling Zhang In the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is defined as a scientifically validated framework that guides inclusive instructional practices for all learners. For one thing, there is an increasing need for implementing UDL in
- [Don’t Put Technology Before Effective Pedagogy](https://ciddl.org/dont-put-technology-before-effective-pedagogy-ciddl-webinar-udl-implementation/) - Don't Put Technology Before Effective Pedagogy Author: Ling Zhang Are you still overwhelmed by millions of educational technologies out there that are claimed to have the potential to transform teaching and learning? Technology has changed the way we teach and learn over the last few decades, especially during school closures due to the coronavirus. Almost
- [Shift from Generational Teaching to UDL Design in Teacher Preparation](https://ciddl.org/udl-design-in-teacher-preparation-shift-away-from-generational-teaching/) - Shift from Generational Teaching to Universal Design for Learning Design in Teacher Preparation Author: Michelle Patterson In one of our most recent Research to Practice Briefs, we had a conversation with Dr. Eric Moore who shared ways that higher education faculty can prepare preservice teachers to design instruction using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines.
- [Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities in Online Classrooms](https://ciddl.org/meeting-the-needs-of-students-with-disabilities-in-online-classrooms/) - Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities in Online Classrooms Author: Samantha Goldman; Sean Smith There are many advantages to learning in the online classroom. In the November CIDDL/CEEDAR Affinity Group - Preparing Teacher Candidates for Online/ Hybrid Instruction, participants highlighted online learning could provide (1) personalized, competency-based learning experiences, (2) access to a wide
- [Range of Use for Educational Technologies: Why It Matters to Teacher Education](https://ciddl.org/range-of-educational-technology-use-and-implications-for-teacher-education/) - Range of Use for Educational Technologies: Why It Matters to Teacher Education Author: Ling Zhang; Samantha Goldman Are you aligning technology use and learning goals in your classrooms? Are you thinking critically about what tools students are gaining familiarity with through learning experiences? Are you connecting technology use in teacher preparation to preK-12 classroom teaching
- [Supporting Teachers And Their Students Through Content Acquisition Podcasts](https://ciddl.org/research-and-practice-brief-7-supporting-teachers-and-students-through-content-acquisition-podcasts/) - Supporting Teachers And Their Students Through Content Acquisition Podcasts Guest Expert: Dr. Michael Kennedy About Dr. Kennedy The guest expert of this CIDDL Research and Practice Brief is Dr. Michael Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy is an associate professor in the Department of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Virginiaand head of the Supporting Teachers
- [Creating System-Wide Change For The Provision Of Accessible Educational Materials](https://ciddl.org/creating-system-wide-change-for-the-provision-of-accessible-educational-materials/) - Creating System-Wide Change For The Provision Of Accessible Educational Materials Guest Expert: Cynthia Curry About Cynthia Curry The guest expert of this CIDDL Research and Practice Brief is Cynthia Curry. Cynthia Curry is the Director of Technical Assistance and Program Director at the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials at CAST. Her work focuses on the incorporation
- [Using UDL And Technology For Enhancing Instruction](https://ciddl.org/brief-3-using-udl-and-technology-for-enhancing-instruction/) - Using UDL And Technology For Enhancing Instruction Guest Expert: Dr. Loui Lord Nelson About Dr. Nelson The guest expert of this CIDDL Research and Practice Brief is Dr. Loui Lord Nelson. Dr. Nelson is an author, UDL consultant, and host of the popular podcast "UDL in 15 Minutes." Dr. Nelson was the UDL coordinator for
- [Emerging Technology For Teaching And Learning Sign Language](https://ciddl.org/research-and-practice-brief-2-emerging-technology-and-sign-language/) - Emerging Technology For Teaching And Learning Sign Language Guest Expert: Dr. Lorna Quandt About Dr. Quandt The guest expert of this CIDDL Research and Practice Brief is Dr. Lorna Quandt, who is an Assistant Professor in the Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) program at Gallaudet University, a flagship institution for deaf education. Dr. Quandt is
- [Offer Ways of Customizing Display of Information in Higher Education Classrooms: When One Size Does Not Fit All](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-udl-customizing-display-of-information-in-higher-education-classrooms/) - Offer Ways of Customizing Display of Information in Higher Education Classrooms: When One Size Does Not Fit All Author: Samantha Goldman The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework is not something we just teach about in the higher education classroom. Faculty in teacher preparation programs have the responsibility of not only conveying content, but also
- [Revolutionizing Higher Education’s Remote and Hybrid learning](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-resource-revolutionizing-higher-education-remote-and-hybrid-learning/) - Revolutionizing Higher Education's Remote and Hybrid learning Author: Kiera Anderson Change can be difficult, overwhelming, exhausting, stressful, disconcerting, and induce great fear of the unknown. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape of higher education has been driven into abrupt change. Faculty, students, staff, administration, and parents have been thrust into online learning
- [An Investment in Teachers’ Skills is an Investment in Digital Technology Use](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-blog-investment-in-teachers-skills-is-an-investment-in-digital-technology-use/) - An Investment in Teachers' Skills is an Investment in Digital Technology Use Author: James Rujimora As COVID-19 continues to affect our society, specifically our education systems, teachers are increasingly asked to integrate digital technology in the classroom. The merits of technology and its inclusion into our education systems have marked benefits and consequences. Researchers believe
- [Making Your Social Media More Accessible](https://ciddl.org/making-your-social-media-more-accessible-through-udl-2/) - Making Your Social Media More Accessible Author: Nicholas J. Hoekstra; Michelle S. Patterson Chances are, you have engaged with social media sometime in the last several minutes. Estimates from 2020 indicate that the average adult spends more than 2 hours on social media every day! Platforms like Twitter, Pinterest, and TikTok are great places for
- [Tools and Tips for Gathering Student Feedback](https://ciddl.org/tools-and-tips-for-gathering-student-feedback/) - Tools and Tips for Gathering Student Feedback Author: Tania Lee; info@ciddl.org One approach to checking in with students is by calling on raised hands during class. However, this may only give you a limited view of the actual "muddiest points" in class. Muddiest points, a common technique for asking a student to pause during a
- [Micro-Credentials: Personalized Professional Development](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-blog-micro-credentials-personalized-professional-development/) - Micro-Credentials: Personalized Professional Development Author: Samantha Goldman In an earlier CIDDL Research and Practice Brief, we interviewed Dr. Richard Carter, an assistant professor at the University of Wyoming (UW), who researches the education of students with disabilities in modern learning environments, self-regulated learning, and design of personalized learning for all learners. In this brief, Dr.
- [Emerging Technology For Teaching And Learning Sign Language](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-blog-sign-language-learning-the-tole-of-emerging-technology/) - Emerging Technology For Teaching And Learning Sign Language Author: Samantha Goldman In an earlier CIDDL Research and Practice Brief, we interviewed Dr. Lorna Quandt, who is an Assistant Professor in the Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) program at Gallaudet University, a flagship institution for deaf education. In this brief, Dr. Quandt discussed how augmented reality (AR)
- [Creating System-Wide Change for the Provision of Accessible Educational Materials](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-creating-system-wide-change-for-accessible-educational-materials/) - Author: Nicholas Hoekstra In the July 2021 CIDDL Research and Practice Brief, we interviewed Cynthia Curry, who is the Director of Technical Assistance and Program Director at the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials at CAST. In this brief, Cynthia discusses how accessibility is a key entry point into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Educational materials
- [Occupational Therapy Student Telehealth Experiences](https://ciddl.org/occupational-therapy-student-telehealth-experiences/) - Occupational Therapy Student Telehealth Experiences Author: Jake Benich, Hannah Stoll, Grace Fulton Who We Are? We are new occupational therapy (OT) graduates who recently completed their doctoral capstone projects involving telehealth. Our projects involved working on telehealth training for therapists, the creation of tools to help families and caregivers be successful with telehealth and the
- [Engaging Our Learners: Tips, Tools, and Strategies](https://ciddl.org/engaging-our-learners-tips-tools-and-strategies-udl/) - Engaging Our Learners: Tips, Tools, and Strategies Author: Sean Smith, Nicholas Hoekstra Today's blog about tips, tools, and strategies for enhancing engagement in the classroom is based on the following video produced by Professor Sean Smith of the Department of Special Education, University of Kansas. Whether your class is presented in a hybrid format, fully
- [Gamify Your Classroom](https://ciddl.org/gamification-gamify-your-classroom/) - Gamify Your Classroom Author: Ling Zhang What is gamification? Game it up! Let's make learning more engaging and motivating! Gamification has become increasingly popular in non-game contexts. For education, gamification means that we use game thinking and design elements to engage students and encourage them to solve problems when completing learning tasks. To do this,
- [Current State of Affairs: Technology in Preparation Programs](https://ciddl.org/current-state-of-affairs-technology-in-preparation-programs/) - Current State of Affairs: Technology in Preparation Programs Despite innovations in digital technology and instructional design, tools to improve student engagement, and opportunities for digital learning, multiple decades of research in educator preparation and personnel development have identified the lack of technology preparation as a consistent issue throughout the United States (see more information in
- [Leveraging Competency-Based Micro-credentials](https://ciddl.org/leveraging-competency-based-micro-credentials/) - Leveraging Competency-Based Micro-credentials Author: CIDDL Team Micro-credentials (MCs) have gained increased traction in the field of education as an innovative model that addresses educators' diverse professional learning needs, interests, and goals. MCs are often defined as small competency-based certifications, which allow educators to develop and demonstrate mastery of discrete knowledge and skills in a personalized

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- [Home](https://ciddl.org/) - CIDDL provides research-informed technical assistance and professional learning to help higher education institutions strengthen technology use in programs.
- [Artificial Intelligence](https://ciddl.org/artificial-intelligence/) - Workgroup on Artificial Intelligence in Special Education As CIDDL's mission is to influence change that supports the appropriate use of educational technology in all Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), related services, and K-12 learning environments to improve outcomes for all students, especially those with disabilities we are developing a workgroup to support guidance on
- [Topics](https://ciddl.org/topics/) - Blog Categories Artificial Intelligence Design Infrastructure Instruction Practice Policy Presentations Research Research & Practice Thought Leadership Webinars Downloadables Leveraging Technologies to Support Research: A Guide for Faculty, Researchers, and Doctoral Students in Special Education This guide seeks to provide faculty, researchers, and doctoral students in special education with specific tools and use cases that can
- [CIDDL Office Hours](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-ai-office-hours/) - Upcoming Office Hours Join us September 3rd for our next office hour! September 3rd at 7pm ET, CIDDL is hosting an Office Hour, "AI Student and Teacher Challenge (Grade 7-12)". Join CIDDL's Dr. Matthew Marino and team as we dive into how students and teachers use artificial intelligence. See you there! Register for Office Hours(opens
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- [Downloadables](https://ciddl.org/downloadables/) - Artificial Intelligence: The Impact of AI on Education for All Learners This publication explores the multifaceted applications of AI in education and special education, underscoring its transformative capabilities while addressing the unique challenges of students with disabilities and other learning needs. Learn more. Multiple Authors (2024) Emergent Themes of State AI Guidance Artificial intelligence (AI)
- [What Every Educator Should Know About Ethics, Data, and Decision-Making When Using AI](https://ciddl.org/what-every-educator-should-know-about-ethics-data-and-decision-making-when-using-ai/) - This free guide gives educators a practical, research-grounded framework for making ethical, data-informed decisions about AI in education.
- [High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) and AI in Special Education](https://ciddl.org/high-leverage-practices-in-special-education/) - High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) are the foundational building blocks of effective special education. Developed by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Center, these 22 essential practices are proven to support student success across four core areas: Collaboration, Assessment, Social/Emotional/Behavioral, and Instruction. Whether you are a
- [CIDDL & Artificial Intelligence](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-artificial-intelligence/) - AI can make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities. We are committed to developing and using AI tools ethically, accessibly, and equitably.
- [Tech Alliance](https://ciddl.org/tech-alliance/) - Join the CIDDL Tech Alliance Join a national network of schools of education and special education personnel preparation programs working to strengthen faculty capacity in educational technology, assistive technology (AT), and artificial intelligence (AI). CIDDL is recruiting schools of education and special education personnel preparation programs to participate in an intensive, sustained technical assistance initiative
- [Research and Practice Briefs](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-research-and-practice-briefs-educational-technology/) - CIDDL Research and Practice Briefs is a series of brief reports on research and practice regarding the innovative use of technology in special education, early childhood, related services personnel preparation and leadership personnel preparation programs as well as K-12 educational settings. For each brief, experts or practitioners in the field will be invited to discuss
- [CIDDL Blogs](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-mini-blogs-and-blogs/) - CIDDL blogs provide up-to-date information and insights regarding the innovative use of educational technology.
- [Emergent Themes of State AI Guidance](https://ciddl.org/emergent-themes-of-ai-guidance-in-k12-education/) - CIDDL's ongoing review of state AI guidance documents for K-12 education identified nine emergent themes across 33 qualifying state guidance documents.
- [AI Studio](https://ciddl.org/ai-studio/) - We are launching CIDDL AI Studio, an education-focused AI Literacy Experience Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how humans learn, work, communicate, create knowledge, and make decisions. Yet most conversations about AI in education remain narrowly focused on tools, efficiency, or fear. The CIDDL AI Studio was designed differently. Hosted by the Center for Innovation, Design,
- [About CIDDL](https://ciddl.org/about-ciddl-center-for-innovation-design-and-digital-learning/) - Our mission is to effectively integrate educational technology, assistive technology, and AI into special education and leadership preparation programs.
- [CIDDL Hot Takes](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-hot-takes/) - Hot Take Playlist Check out our Hot Takes for bite-sized EdTech info We regularly release new hot takes, so be sure to check back for more soon! If you are looking for more in-depth content, access CIDDL webinars. Access the Hot Takes YouTube Playlist
- [CIDDL Webinars](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-webinars/) - CIDDL Webinars are virtual learning opportunities from CIDDL or its partner organizations that spotlight the innovative use of educational technology.
- [Artificial Intelligence: The Impact of AI on Education for All Learners](https://ciddl.org/inclusive-intelligence-the-impact-of-ai-on-education-for-all-learners/) - Artificial Intelligence: The Impact of AI on Education for All Learners explores the multifaceted applications of AI in education and special education, underscoring its transformative capabilities while addressing the unique challenges of students with disabilities and other diverse learning needs. We hope this document will initiate conversations around AI in education. Each chapter discusses a
- [CIDDL Team](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-team-2/) - CIDDL team includes experts in special education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), related services, and educational technology.
- [Resources](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-resources-support-innovation-design-digital-learning/) - CIDDL provides comprehensive insights into the integration of technology in teacher education. Our resources offer educators tools, research, and best practices for leveraging technology and AI to enhance teaching methods, personalize learning, and improve student outcomes. These resources aim to support educators in effectively incorporating technology into your classrooms, ensuring you are well-equipped to prepare
- [Framework for Responsible AI Integration in PreK-20 Education](https://ciddl.org/framework-for-responsible-ai-integration-in-prek-20-education/) - This framework provides an actionable approach for PreK-20 education to adopt AI tools to enhance instruction, protect student rights, and empower educators.
- [Annual Needs Assessment](https://ciddl.org/annual-needs-assessment/) - This data is used to inform our work and help understand current practices in preparation programs. We believe in the power of crowd-sourcing.
- [2024 OSEP Project Directors Meeting](https://ciddl.org/2024-osep-project-directors-meeting/) - CIDDL presented at the 2024 OSEP Project Directors Meeting. Our session reflected on the use of educational technology in instructional design.
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- [Services](https://ciddl.org/services/) - CIDDL Scope of Work Through a grant (#H327F250003), CIDDL is focused on increasing knowledge, capacity, adoption, and integration of innovative technologies (educational, assistive, and artificial intelligence) within special education personnel and leadership preparation programs. If you are a faculty member in special education in higher education, please contact us to explore how we can support
- [CIDDL Cizzles](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-cizzles-gamified-professional-development/) - CIDDL Cizzles is a gamified professional development evening with one educational technology, a recipe, and a Cizzles Chef.
- [Events](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-events-providing-multifaceted-professional-development-events/) - CIDDL provides multifaceted professional development events, including CIDDL Webinars, Hot Takes, Cizzles, and PLNs. To support IHE faculty's needs and interest in improving educational technology use, we ensure that our approach to professional learning be contextualized for individual faculty members as well as personnel preparation and leadership scholars. Office Hours CIDDL Office Hours are open
- [Case Studies](https://ciddl.org/case-studies/) - Overview In 2023-2024, CIDDL formed the Tech Alliance, a cohort of faculty from Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) intent on integrating and leveraging technology in their preparation programs. An important emphasis of the program was leveraging technology to address the needs of students with disabilities. The members of the Tech Alliance worked together to identify
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- [Media Resources](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-resources-support-innovation-design-digital-learning/media/) - Video Playlists CIDDL Hot Takes- YouTube Channel These short recurring videos will keep you up to date and in the know about the intersections of technology, education, and teacher preperation. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLpZvy3edGmYi-lebhn_JnXvo-Kmi_ztzg[/embedyt] Silver Lining for Learning- YouTube Channel Silver Lining for Learning is an ongoing conversation on the future of learning with educators and
- [Artificial Intelligence Resources](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-a-i-workgroup-application/) - Workgroup on Artificial Intelligence in Special Education As CIDDL's mission is to influence change that supports the appropriate use of educational technology in all Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), related services, and K-12 learning environments to improve outcomes for all students, especially those with disabilities we are developing a workgroup to support guidance on
- [CIDDL Community](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-community/) - Join us in our mission to influence change that supports the appropriate use of educational technology! We started a community of higher education faculty members focused on sharing tips and tricks, research-based practices, and strategies for innovative use of educational technology in educator or leadership preparation programs. This is a place where we build connectedness,
- [Instruction](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-resources-for-faculty-using-technology-in-instruction/)
- [Infrastructure](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-infrastructure-resources-for-faculty-using-technology/) - We, as a national center, aim to develop, research, and use the design that promotes the positive impact of educational technology in special education, early intervention, and related services. C
- [Design](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-design-resources-for-faculty-using-technology/) - CIDDL aims to develop, research, and use the design that promotes the positive impact of educational technology.
- [Thought Leadership](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-thought-leadership-resources-for-faculty-using-technology/) - We, as a national center, aim to provide inspiring thoughts, topics, and narratives around the use of educational technology. Check out this post to read more about Thought Leadership within the CIDDL framework. Why CIDDL? A Glimpse of Our Mission Author: The CIDDL Team; info@ciddl.org The Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL) team brings together
- [Research](https://ciddl.org/research-for-faculty-using-technology/) - We, as a national center, aim to provide resources encouraging innovation across the field that supports, advances, and/or investigates the use of educational technology in higher education and birth through 21 learning environments. Check out this post to read more about Research within the CIDDL framework. CIDDL Cizzles: How Can Video Games and Key Lime Pie Support
- [Policy](https://ciddl.org/policies-around-technology-use-in-teacher-preparation-ciddl-resources/)
- [Teacher Preparation Map](https://ciddl.org/map-page/) - Interactive Map of Special Education Teacher Preparation Programs "A single year with an ineffective teacher can cost a student up to one and a half years' worth of achievement. On the other hand, five consecutive years with an effective teacher could nearly close the achievement gap" (Remer, 2017). Teacher preparation programs for special education are
- [Get Involved](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-involvement-partnership-doctoral-and-faculty-engagement/) - Home » Get Involved Partnership CIDDL Partnership opportunities are available to both public and private organizations with a focus on the use of technology to support all learners through innovation, design, and digital learning. Faculty Engagement Are you interested in educational technology? Are you wanting to provide meaningful service to the field while also building
- [Digital Learning Opportunities](https://ciddl.org/webinars/) - Home » Digital Learning Opportunities Past CIDDL Webinars January 12th, 2021 at 1 pm CST This Affinity Group, hosted by the CEEDAR Center, will build the capacity of higher education faculty to support the critical development of K-12 educators to plan, design, and deliver effective instruction within the range of online and hybrid learning environments.
- [test](https://ciddl.org/test/)
- [Cooking and Learning with Dr. Sean Smith](https://ciddl.org/cooking-and-learning-with-dr-sean-smith/) - Presenter Dr. Sean Smith For this CIDDL Cizzle event, Sean Smith shares the use of a piece of technology and his recipe for a special dish. Introduction Technology Cooking Resources Next Chef The chef explains the technology piece and what they are cooking The chef explains what the technology is and why you should use
- [Introduction into CIDDL Cizzles](https://ciddl.org/ciddl-cizzles-introduction-into-gamified-professional-development/) - In this video, CIDDL team members are discussing rules, procedures, schedule, participation, and evaluation of CIDDL Cizzles. CIDDL Cizzles is a gamified professional development evening with one educational technology advocate as the Cizzle chef. At each meeting, the chef highlights an innovative technology in relation to teacher preparation and “Cizzles” a related meal. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whEion5-v-A[/embedyt] Click here to
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## Downloads

- [Inclusive Intelligence: The Impact of AI on Education for All Learners](https://ciddl.org/download/10675/?tmstv=1789269535) - Inclusive Intelligence explores the multifaceted applications of AI in education and special education, underscoring its transformative capabilities while addressing the unique challenges of students with disabilities and other diverse learning needs. We hope this document will initiate conversations around AI in education. Each chapter discusses a different AI topic affecting education, special education, related services, and educational leadership, including the development of future higher education faculty and researchers. The Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL) team will continue to update these documents with the help of our colleagues across the nation. We sincerely thank multiple individuals nationwide who contributed to this document.

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## Post series

- [Affinity Group: Preparing teachers to teach online](https://ciddl.org/?post_series=affinity-group-preparing-teachers-to-teach-online)
- [Assistive Technology](https://ciddl.org/?post_series=assistive-technology)
- [Learning the Ins-and-Outs of LMS](https://ciddl.org/?post_series=learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-lms-2)
- [Prepare for the Fall Semester](https://ciddl.org/?post_series=prepare-for-the-fall-semester)
- [Artificial Intelligence](https://ciddl.org/?post_series=artificial-intelligence)