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Present content in a logical order, summarize what you have covered periodically, and emphasize major points to give students with learning disabilities an optimal learning environment.

  • These practices ensure everyone in your class is following along with important course content, no matter their ability.

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"Universal Design: Implications for Computing Education" by Sheryl Burgstahler.

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