The case for multimodal learning in today’s classroom

Every classroom holds students who learn differently: some absorb a concept best sitting in a lecture, some need to explore it hands-on, and others need to circle back to it on their own time before it clicks. For students with disabilities, differing language needs, or inconsistent access to technology at home, having multiple ways to engage with content isn’t just helpful — it can be the difference between keeping up and falling behind. Multimodal learning — pairing varied instructional formats with varied materials — isn’t a new idea, but new research is reshaping how educators think about combining them intentionally, rather than defaulting to whatever’s most convenient.

Join us for a conversation on how students engage across different learning formats and materials. This session will unpack what the research shows and offer a practical framework for building multimodal instruction into everyday teaching.

Topics covered:

• What the research says about how multimodal strategies affect student engagement and comprehension
• How to mix-and-match print and digital materials based on instructional needs
• How multimodal approaches can improve accessibility for students
• Common pitfalls when introducing multimodal approaches, and how to avoid them

Stick around after the presentation for a live Q&A, and leave with practical tools you can apply right away.

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