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Use familiar language and explicitly define new terms whenever possible to make sure all students, especially those with non-English first languages, understand the concepts you are describing.

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  • Unnecessary jargon and complexity can make complicated concepts even more difficult to understand.
  • These practices are especially helpful for students who are learning computer science in a second, or third, language.

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

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