ListEd Podcast - How to build Universal Design for Learning in primary classrooms - With Hollie Benfield

In this episode, you will gain five tips to help design learning experiences that work for all primary school students using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).  

Tip 1: Teach children to use accessibility features of tablets and computers independently

Tip 2: Record your teaching and your modelling

Tip 3: Encourage autonomy and offer choices

Tip 4: Use AI to help you plan and provide sequence activities

Tip 5: Know your children 

About our guest: Hollie is the Deputy Head of Knockhall Primary School and an Apple coach. She is an active member of her Trust's AI Working Party, where she contributes to the development and implementation of responsible AI practices. She worked previously as a  KS2 lead and spent many years as a KS2 teacher.  Hollie’s school has 1:1 iPads for children across the school and works closely with staff to embed iPad use meaningfully across the curriculum, ensuring use aligns with pedagogical goals and supports diverse learner needs. She has recently been supporting the use of safe and effective AI within the school’s planning to support Universal Design for Learning. She supports colleagues in using AI tools for lesson planning, resource creation, and assessment, while maintaining a focus on ethical use and the importance of teacher ownership.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollie-benfield-194930119/