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Margaret (Mags) Flood
@magsflood.bsky.social
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Passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for every student.
D Ed.
Teacher Educator.
Always learner.
Fulbrighter
Podcasting about inclusion at https://open.spotify.com/show/58t5Tdjr21fczLvISLgy3T
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The amazing @ksuding.bsky.social lit up our virtual space last week when she joined our @maynootheducation.bsky.social University Universal Design for Learning microcredential session to guide us through making our content accessible. Making knowing become practice!
#UDL
#Accessibility
#Inclusion
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November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Delighted to be attending today's @ETBIreland's Universal Design in Further Education and Training confrence today. Looking forward to learning more about the great work happening to promote inclusion in this sector.
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#UD
#UDL
#Inclusion
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November 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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I spent an informative few days in Wroclaw University last week attending a workshop on 'Microcredentials as a New Form of Education ' Lots of food for thought. Thank you to all the team who organised such an enriching even for us.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Supporting your child in school: Understanding the educational impact of neurocognitive late effects of childhood cancer.
Free Parents/Guardians Workshop (Ireland)

Online, Tuesday November 11, 6pm-8pm

Register at forms.office.com/e/P837RPMzaW

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October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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It was lovely to have Allison Posey join our UDL Microcredential session last night where we learned and unlearned.
@MU_Education
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October 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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A much needed and informative talk on the late cognitive affects of cancer on learning @maynootheducation.bsky.social today. Thank you to Dr Lisa Jacobson from Kennedy Kreiger Institute for accepting my invitation
A woman (Lisa) is standing beside a poster for researching barriers to education for children treated for cancer.
October 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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The UDL Int Symposium ended with a big announcement! The next UDL Symposium will take place in Canada June 2027 & will represent a collaboration of the 4th MU UDL Int Symposium & the 4th Pan-Canadian Conference on UDL. More details to follow.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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The #UDL International Symposium schedule is now available on our symposium webpage. Abstracts and bios will be available on Monday.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...
#UDLirl25
#Inclusion
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3rd UDL International Symposium: Changing mindsets. Changing practice
Our 3rd International UDL Symposium - Changing mindsets, changing practice With a keynote presentation facilitated by David Rose, best known for his central role in developing the field of UDL and
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September 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Parents/Guardians of children with cancer & childhood cancer survivors. @maynoothuniversity.ie are doing research to learn more about the educational experiences of children treated for cancer. We would like to hear your thoughts
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September 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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We have another sponsored place to give away to the #UDL Symposium! Outside The Box are sponsoring 1 registration. Fill in the form below if interested.
forms.office.com/e/SC1SYhEuJW.
Note this sponsorship is for registration only.
#UDLirl25
#Inclusion
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September 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Are you interested in undertaking a Master of Educational Leadership and Management in September? We've extended our deadline until 1st September. Apply today! www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynoo...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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The sample badge for our #UDL International Symposium has arrived! This year's badges are printed on seed paper.
And credit to ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training for the idea. 🌼
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...

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August 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Teachers! Are you interested in building your inclusion practice through #UDL? We have a last minute opportunity for you to participate in a small UDL research project that includes completing the MU 10 credit UDL micro-credential. See link for more details
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August 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Thank you to everyone who applied for this scholarship. The 2 lucky recipients were informed this morning of their place at the #UDL International Symposium.
Thank you Everway for sponsoring them
There is a few days left to register
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...
#UDLirl25
#Inclusion
August 29, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Wonderful news! Everway would like to sponsor two people's registration to this year's #UDL International Symposium. If you are passionate about UDL but don't have the funds to attend such event just fill in the form below to be in with a chance.

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August 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Spotlighting Irish practice at #UDL International Symposium. Claire Matthews, principal of FETSS will be facilitating the workshop What's restorative got to do with it? Inclusive policy in practice in a post-primary school.
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August 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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As we finalise the #UDLirl25 International Symposium schedule this week, its time to share our presenters. Join Dr Lisa Carey for an interactive workshop to explore our, & our learners, #ExecutivefFunctioning (EF).
Registration closing soon
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...
#Inclusion
#UDL
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August 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Have you registered yet for this year's #UDL International Symposium. We have variety of teachers, researchers, advocates & practitioners speaking this year. And we have David Rose as our Keynote speaker!
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...
Poster with details about UDL International Symposium Our 3rd International UDL Symposium - Changing mindsets, changing practice. Westgrove Hote, Clane 15 and 16 September, 2025. With a keynote presentation facilitated by David Rose, best known for his central role in developing the field of UDL and the foundational book in UDL, "UDL. Theory and Practice. A variety of practice and research based talks including 15 minute presentations, 40 minute interactive workshops, storytelling, posters and more from teachers, teacher educators, researchers, technology specialists, health specialists, students and more. September 15 and 16 Tickets cost €160
August 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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I did small scale survey research on the #UDL attitudes and knowledge of 67 further &higher education teachers in Ireland. Read the findings in the inaugural IJUDUDL
journals.imist.ma/index.php/IJ...
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The International Journal of Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning
The inaugural issue of IJUDUDL, focusing on cross-cultural connections to strengthen inclusive education practices around the globe through Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning. Published papers address this focus through research, best practices, or expert opinion.
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August 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Have you booked your accommodation for this year's #UDL Symposium? Rooms booking out in the conference hotel. Check out the symposium webpage for accommodation & symposium registration.
maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ud...
#UDLirl25
#Inclusion
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3rd UDL International Symposium: Changing mindsets. Changing practice
Our 3rd International UDL Symposium - Changing mindsets, changing practice With a keynote presentation facilitated by David Rose, best known for his central role in developing the field of UDL and
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August 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Curious about how Visual Thinking Strategies can support #UDL create inclusive learning experiences? I had the privilege of co-authoring a paper exploring this with Shaun Nolan and Fred Boss. journals.imist.ma/index.php/IJUD
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August 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Today, I met with fellow teacher educator Felicity McLure of @charlesdarwinuni.bsky.social in Alice Springs. All things inclusion & teacher education were discussed. Looking forward to more great conversations like today's.
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July 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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This week, I am in Sydney presenting on the work of @maynoothuniversity.ie #UDL Fellow Team at the ADCET UDL confrence. Such a great 2 days with do much learning.
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June 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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It was great to catch up old friends and make new connections at this year's #EAN25 conference in Galway. A great programme for shared learning. I was delighted to facilitate a workshop on critically reflecting on #UDL 3.0 with such an engaging group.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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It was a wonderful experience working with the All Means All team to create this wonderful open access book for educators.
Access my co-authored chapter on UDL book.all-means-all.education/ama-2025-en/...
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Universal Design for Learning – All means all! – OpenTextbook for diversity in education
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June 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM