Continuing our series on Universal Design for Learning, this article takes a closer look at the first principle of Engagement and provides some simple strategies for incorporating it into Canvas and the classroom without drastically altering how you do things or sacrificing the level of challenge you want to set for your students.
Author: Jennifer Sutcliffe
Jenn Sutcliffe is an Educational Analyst with Teaching & Learning Technologies.
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