The Education Table with Katie Novak, EdD23 Sep 2025

What’s One Routine I Can Redesign Right Now? Redesign Classroom Routines with UDL

If you’ve ever lost the first 10 minutes of class to chaos, stress, or blank stares you’re not alone. In this episode of The Education Table Podcast, Katie Novak,EdD shares how you can get started transitioning your classroom with Universal Design for Learning by starting small. You’ll learn one routine you can redesign right now.

Novak shares her personal experiences with Do Nows as a middle school teacher and emphasizes the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. By focusing on flexibility, accessibility, and collaboration, educators can create a more engaging and supportive learning environment for all students.

You'll learn:

Focus on one routine at a time to help create manageable and effective changes in your classroom and teaching practice
Embrace repeated routines as a pathway to reduce cognitive load for students.
The research behind inclusive routines and why they matter

If you find today’s episode to be interesting or insightful, please share it with one or two educators in your life! Your recommendation is one of the best ways to spread the word and to help fellow educators improve their practice.

And to learn more, head to the ⁠show page⁠⁠ to access the transcript and resources:

https://www.novakeducation.com/episode-27-start-here-one-way-to-redesign-classroom-routines-with-udl

Key moments:

Redesigning Learning for Inclusivity
2:37 - The Power of Routines in Education
5:22- Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Strategies
8:14 Final advice

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