ALT Universal Design for Learning cheat sheet based on CAST Guidelines 3.0. Engagement builds belonging, purpose, and manageable challenge through choice, collaboration, and feedback. Representation offers accessible ways to understand ideas through text, visuals or audio, clear vocabulary, and diverse perspectives. Action and expression provides ways to practice and show learning using suitable tools, models, and checkpoints. The planning check asks: What must learners know or do? What barriers could block that goal? Which options remove those barriers while keeping the goal meaningful? The aim is learner agency.

ALT Illustration of an inflexible café with stairs blocking wheelchair access and a menu offering only one size of very hot black coffee. Customers appear confused or distressed because their mobility, sensory, and dietary needs are not accommodated. Image generated using Gemini Notebook.

ALT Image of Brian in a pink checkered shirt and green overjacket standing in front of a green bush and brick building. He is presenting at this year's NCSTA conference "Using AI-Powered Vibe Coding To Build Scientifc Models in K-12 Classrooms" on Thursday, Nov 12 at 3:30 PM. The NCSTA logo is also present in the image. Register at https://bit.ly/NCSTA2026

ALT Infographic titled "Emerging Technologies Adoption Is a Leadership and Empathy Challenge." The graphic illustrates that successful adoption of AI and other emerging technologies in K–12 education depends on leadership, empathy, and support for people. A central circle states, "Successful Technology Adoption: Technology is the Tool. People are the Purpose. Empathy is the Bridge." Four connected sections surround the center: Leadership, which emphasizes modeling learning, providing resources, and supporting innovation; Empathy, which focuses on trust, psychological safety, listening to concerns, and valuing educator voice; People Are the Purpose, highlighting the needs of teachers, students, and families during change; and AI, which presents both opportunities and concerns, including ethics, privacy, bias, academic integrity, and the changing role of teaching. The infographic concludes with the question: "How do we help people experience this change in a way that builds trust, confidence

ALT An educational infographic titled "Intentionality: Guide for Choosing the Right Tool." It outlines a five-step "Pedagogy-First" model using a teal and peach color palette with clean icons. Step 1: Question. Asks, "What learning experience do my students need? AND what tools best support that?" Step 2: Prioritize. Focuses on defining intentional goals like Knowledge, Critical Thinking, and Application. Step 3: Carefully Select the Tool. A central box states: "Determine alignment with learning needs based on learning intentionality, not just availability." It branches into Digital Options (AI, Collaborative Platforms, Simulations) and Non-Digital Options (Handwritten Stories, Discussion Circles, Physical Maps). Step 4: Engage. Encourages providing diverse experiences that challenge students. Step 5: Meaningful Outcomes. Focuses on student understanding and creativity. The footer notes: "Intentional choices guide students toward deeper learning."