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Digital Citizenship to Empower All Learners: UDL Strategies for Inclusivity
Monday, November 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Presented by Dr. Nyree Clark, Coordinator of Equity and Access, Colton Joint Unified School District (CA); and Kristin Oropeza, Education Marketing and Community Coordinator, Education Consultant, Common Sense Education
Moderated by Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Common Sense Education
Sponsored by Common Sense Education
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Learn how to transform digital citizenship lessons using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies to ensure accessibility for every student. Join Dr. Nyree Clark, Coordinator of Equity and Access at Colton Joint Unified School District (CA), and Kristin Oropeza, Education Consultant at Common Sense Education, as they share practical, adaptable tools that help educators engage diverse learners, creating an inclusive environment where all students thrive in the digital world.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers, school leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Nyree Clark, Ed.D. is a visionary educator and the Coordinator of Equity and Access for the Colton Joint Unified School District, where she has been a transformative force since 1998. Her extensive career includes roles as a reading recovery teacher, GATE certified teacher, reading specialist, and ambassador for educational technology. A recipient of the prestigious Platinum Disc from CUE and the MOSAIC Inclusivity Excellence Award, Dr. Clark co-founded Equity In Action CA, advancing diversity in technology and professional learning. With an Ed.D. in leadership for educational justice, her research centers on the schooling experiences of Black girls using Photovoice. Passionate about culturally relevant pedagogy and amplifying unheard voices, she is committed to fostering equity, access, and global connections in education.
Kristin Oropeza is an Education Marketing and Community Coordinator for Common Sense Media, directly supporting educators through the Common Sense Recognition and Ambassador Programs. Prior to her work at Common Sense, Kristin was a classroom teacher for 14 years, most of that spent teaching students with special needs. Throughout her career, Kristin has worked to enhance and redefine how students learn through the use of educational technology and UDL to increase student access, motivation, and engagement with curricula and content. She’s an advocate for the creative, thoughtful, and innovative use of technology, and is passionate about sharing her knowledge, experience, and expertise with others. She presents regularly on UDL, accessibility, and teaching diverse learners at conferences such as CUE, ISTE, TCEA, and more.
About the Moderator
As Sr. Regional Manager, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions, participants know they will leave with concrete strategies from the field, including how to build a positive school culture, use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations, and implement family engagement ideas.
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