Strategies to support literacy in

the classroom

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• Today’s technology is different

• Information can be presented in different

ways

• It can be expressed differently

• We can differentiate how we teach

How do we ensure the

technology in our classrooms

is transparent & not one size

fits all ?

Universal Design for Learning

• Multiple Means of

• Representation

• Action and Expression

• Engagement

Universal Design for Learning

CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology

http://www.cast.org

National Center on Universal Design for Learning

http://www.udlcenter.org

Universal Design for Learning

Multiple Means of Representation • Student - How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear,

and read

• Teacher - Present information and content in different ways

Multiple Means of Representation

• In built settings

• Speech selection turned on

• Read with highlighting

• Reader function in Safari

• Apps

• Camera – photos and video

Multiple Means of Representation

vBookz Clarospeak Explain

Everything

Multiple Means of Representation

tarheelreader.org

Multiple Means of Representation

www.spectronicsinoz.com/product/start-to-finish-online-accessible-library

Universal Design for Learning

Multiple Means of Action & Expression • Student - Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and

express our ideas.

• Teacher - Differentiate the ways that students can express what they

know

Multiple Means of Action & Expression

• In built settings:

• Keyboard

• Voice to text

• Camera

• Connection kit

Multiple Means of Action & Expression

Multiple Means of Action & Expression

Abilipad Typ-O HD Write Pad Dragon

Dictate

Universal Design for Learning

Multiple Means of Engagement • Student - How we get engaged and stay motivated. How we are

challenged, excited, or interested.

• Teacher - Stimulate interest and motivation for learning

Multiple Means of Engagement

Creative

Book Builder

StoryPals Hairy

Maclary

Other apps for Reading, Writing,

Speaking and Listening

• When You Grow Up

• My Word Wall

• Clicky Sticky

• Cookie Doodle

• rED Writing Learn to Write