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Introduction | Spellchecker | Coaches | Table of Contents (TOC) | Glossary Text-to-Speech (TTS) | Student Response Area | Page Layout Options Hyperlink | Audio | Image and Audio Information | Share and Publish Show/Hide Coaches | Filter and Sort

Introduction

The UDL Guidelines articulate the range of options that Book Builder authors should consider when designingflexible books and media that reduce barriers and provide robust supports to all learners. Each of the featuresis linked to specific UDL Guidelines. For more information, click on the guideline links under each feature.

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Spellchecker

Spellchecker is a tool that allows authors to check their spelling in several languages.

How do I use it?After you have typed some text, go to the spellchecker button, located on the far right of the "Add/Edit Text"toolbar. Use the "down arrow" to select your language, and then click on the "abc" button to activatespellchecking. Any words underlined with a red wavy line may be misspelled. Click on each misspelled word tosee and select alternate spellings, or re-type the word yourself. To turn off the spellchecker, just click the"abc" button again.

Why use it?Book Builder's Spellchecker supports writers allowing them to focus on ideas rather than the mechanics oftyping or spelling accuracy. With the focus shifted to thinking and expression, creative ideas can really flow!

UDL Guideline 5.2: Options in the tools for composition and problem solving

Coaches

Coaches are author-able characters/images that can appear on each page of a Book Builder book.

How do I use it?When you begin your book, select up to three of the coach characters on the "Book Information" page.Choose one of the animated Book Builder characters and select the voice, and change the name if you wouldlike. You may also upload a picture to create your own coach. You will need to digitally record what you wantthis coach to say, and from the coach authoring window upload this audio recording to Book Builder. As youwrite your book, you "activate" each coach on a page by adding information into each coach authoringwindow. If you do not add information for a coach, the coach will not appear on that page.

Why use it?

http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines/principle2#principle2_g5_c2



The TOC layout page creates an interactive Tableof Contents for your book. To activate the "Table ofContents" feature, add a new page and choose theTOC layout.

You can edit the title of the Table of Contents pageby clicking the Add/Edit button.

You will now see a "Table of Contents" authoring boxat the top of every page of your book.

Click the Add/Edit button to create and/or edit theTOC entry for each page. Enter the information youwant to appear in the TOC for each page.

Because you might not be able to sit next to every child who reads your online book, Book Builder's coachescan provide students with support right when and where they need it, individualizing instruction for eachlearner. When used effectively, coaches can support student background knowledge, highlight importantcontent and skills, and prompt readers to think about and engage in the book content. Use the coachesconsistently yet flexibly, recognizing that not every reader nor every page of a text requires a coach. Try toavoid using coaching prompts that require a simple yes/no answer, such as, "Do you like this book?" or "Doesthe character have a problem?" Rather use the coaches to engage students, provide students with supportsthat draw them into the text, images, or audio or images and help them think critically about the content.

UDL Guideline 3.3: Options that guide information processing

Table of Contents (TOC)

Table of Contents (TOC) is a hyperlinked list of topics in a book and the pages where they start.

How do I use it?You can activate the TOC feature by choosing "Table of Contents" as you build your book.




In the pop up entry window check the box "IncludePage in Table of Contents" if you want to show thecurrent page in the Table of Contents. If you reorderor delete pages, the Table of Contents willautomatically update with the new page numbers.

Click save.

As you add pages to the Table of Contents, you willsee the contents grow on your TOC page. Pagenumbers in the Table of Contents are hyperlinked tothe pages of your book and will automatically updateif you move pages. You can also use preview on thispage to view how your TOC will look to your readers.

Highlight a word you want to include in yourglossary, then click on the "link to definition" icon atthe top of the Add/Edit box.

Why use it?A Table of Contents shows your audience how you've organized your information, and it helps your readerssearch and navigate to key information in your book. Making a TOC can also help you keep yourselforganized as you build your book!

UDL Guideline 6.3: Options that facilitate managing information and resourcesUDL Guideline 6.4: Options that enhance capacity for monitoring progressUDL Guideline 7.1: Options that increase individual choice and autonomy

Glossary

Glossary is a list of terms and multimedia definitions an author creates for a Book Builder book. Glossarywords can be hyperlinked to words and phrases in a book.

How do I use it?






Click "save" to "Add word to glossary list to bedefined later."

When you are ready to define your glossary words,click "Edit Glossary" at the top of the "Create andEdit My Books" page.

You will see a list of the words you have decided toinclude in the glossary. Click "View/Edit" next to aword to add a definition.

You can add text, an image, and audio as parts ofany glossary entry.

Why use it?Recent research confirms that building vocabulary is essential for comprehension. Book Builder's built-inglossary feature helps you support readers' understanding with definitions of important terms right when theyneed them—in the book. The most effective vocabulary development reaches beyond the classroom to focuson words that occur frequently—in and out of school. When you create a glossary, make sure to includewords that occur frequently outside the classroom, are somewhat difficult, and are important to know for a richvocabulary.

For more information and ideas on effective vocabulary development, explore this resource for information onbuilding vocabulary: Building Vocabulary the UDL way

http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/toolkits/tk_modellesson.cfm?tk_id=21&tkl_id=282&disp=udlapproach



To start, click "Add/Edit" next to the StudentResponse Area box.

Check the "Include Student Response Area" option.

You can also type in a prompt for your readers. Click"Save" to enable the Student Response Area for this

UDL Guideline 2.1: Options that define vocabulary and symbolsUDL Guideline 2.3: Options for decoding text or mathematical notationUDL Guideline 3.3: Options that guide information processing

Text-to-Speech (TTS)

Text-to-Speech (TTS) is a tool that converts displayed text into digitized speech.

How do I use it?Your audience can use the TextHELP (TTS) toolbar to read aloud any page of a Book Builder book. Readershighlight the text they want to hear, click the green "play button" on the TextHELP toolbar. Click on the red"stop button" to stop the read aloud.

Why use it?Struggling to decode words is a barrier to understanding text. Using text-to-speech can support decoding andlet readers 'dig into' the meaning of a book. And for many students, hearing text read aloud is much moreengaging than reading the words on the page.

UDL Guideline 1.1: Options that customize the display of informationUDL Guideline 7.1: Options that increase individual choice and autonomyUDL Guideline 7.3: Options that reduce threats and distractions

Student Response Area

Student Response Area is an area for readers to type responses to prompts or questions in a Book Builderbook. Student responses are collected with the prompts and can be saved or printed (they are not savedwithin the book from session to session.)

How do I use it?You can enable the Student Response Area as you edit any page of your book.









page. Do this for each page on which you want aresponse area to appear.

Why use it?Enabling the student response area and inserting a prompt encourages and engages readers in reacting toand extending their thinking about a text. Use prompts to engage students, provide information processingsupports that draw them into your book and help them think critically about the content.

UDL Guideline 3.3: Options that guide information processingUDL Guideline 8.1: Options that heighten salience of goals and objectivesUDL Guideline 9.3: Options that develop self-assessment and reflection

Page Layout Options

Page Layout Options show the arrangement of content on a page. In Book Builder, authors can choose from9 layout templates to organize book pages.

How do I use it?You must choose a page layout before you begin to enter content into Book Builder. After you enter yourBook Information, and each time you add a new page, choose a page layout by clicking on a page designicon. After you enter content, you can select "Preview" at the top of the page to see how the content displaysin your chosen layout. You can change the layout at any time, even after you enter content to the page.

Why use it?Book Builder's layouts allow authors to customize books for a range of ages and subject areas. When usedeffectively, page layout can highlight critical features and relationships, and create engaging and variedenvironments that facilitate learning. Choose the page layout that will be most effective in conveying what youwant to communicate: if you want to focus on an image, select the layout with just an image placeholder; onthe other hand, if you want your audience to focus on text and use an image in a supplementary role, chose alayout that displays text and image adjacently. The important thing is to consider how layout impacts themessage you want to communicate, and to use it purposefully.

UDL Guideline 1.1: Options that customize the display of informationUDL Guideline 3.2: Options that highlight critical features, big ideas, and relationships








As you edit text, highlight a word or phrase (this isthe "anchor") and click the "Insert/edit link" button.

Enter the url (this is the "target") to which you wantto link.

Select "Open in a new window"

Click "Insert"

Click "Save"

UDL Guideline 3.3: Options that guide information processing

Hyperlink

Hyperlink is a link to a web page that a reader can follow. A hyperlink needs an 'anchor,' a word in your book,and a 'target,' which is the destination on the 'web' where the link leads.

How do I use it?Step-by-step instructions:




Why use it?Adding hyperlinks can make your Book Builder book even more dynamic as you leverage the resources of theInternet to achieve your learning goal. Hyperlinks can be used to build background knowledge, guide readerswith additional support, or provide options for further exploration to increase readers' understanding andengagement.

UDL Guideline 3.2: Options that highlight critical features, big ideas and relationshipsUDL Guideline 7.1: Options that increase individual choice and autonomyUDL Guideline 8.2: Options that vary levels of challenge and support

Audio

Audio can be uploaded into your Book Builder book as a sound file.

How do I use it?You can add up to two audio files to each page of a Book Builder book. You can record your own audio file oruse one that is in the public domain. Ideas for audio include oral reading of the page, sound effects, audioprompts, and more.

Why use it?Broaden your book's reach by adding audio 'read alouds,' sound effects, mood-setting music, and/or audioprompts. Audio files make your book accessible to a wider range of readers by representing information innon-textual ways. In addition, when used effectively audio is a powerful tool to engage your audience with yourbook.

UDL Guideline 2.2: Options that clarify syntax and structureUDL Guideline 3.1: Options that provide or activate background knowledgeUDL Guideline 7.1: Options that increase individual choice and autonomy

Image and Audio Information









Image and Audio Information are areas that allows you to embed alt tags, source information, captions, andlong descriptions when you include images and audio into your Book Builder book.

How do I use it?When you add/edit an image or audio to a Book Builder page, give information about the item in the boxesbelow the image. The following are available:

"Alt Text" should be a short descriptor of the item and no longer than 100 characters;"Source" information should include the bibliographic information a reader needs to find the itemthemselves;"Caption" should highlight the salient ideas for your audience, and the"Long Description" and "Sound Description" should describe the important aspects of the sound orimage that your audience needs to make meaning from the item. You can also use captions and longdescriptions to provide additional background knowledge for students from culturally and linguisticallydiverse backgrounds.

Why use it?Providing Image and Audio information is important in helping your audience make effective use of the mediayou embed in your book. Including image and sound information helps make these media items accessible toall users. For vision impaired or deaf learners, image and sound information provides a proxy description ofthe image or sound. For learners with information processing challenges, this feature reduces barriers tounderstanding by focusing on your purpose for including each piece of media.

UDL Guideline 1.2: Options that provide alternatives for auditory informationUDL Guideline 1.3: Options that provide alternatives for visual informationUDL Guideline 3.1: Options that provide or activate background knowledgeUDL Guideline 3.2: Options that highlight critical features, big ideas, and relationshipsUDL Guideline 3.3: Options that guide information processing

Share and Publish

The Share feature lets you share your book with just the people you want to see your work. The Publishfeature lets you publish your book to the Book Builder Public Library for everyone to read.

How do I use it?








When you have finished editing a book, you have the option to "Share" or "Publish" it. Go to the "Create andEdit My Books" page and find the book you want to share or publish.

To Share: Click "Share" and then invite specific people to view your book by entering their email addressesinto the box provided. Click "Submit" to send the invitation.

To Publish: Click "Publish" and confirm that you want to add your book to the Public Library by clicking"Publish to the Public Library."

Note: If you edit a book you have already published to the public library, you will need to re-publish that book.

Why use it?Sharing a book with a specific group invites just those people to look at your work, and is a great way to getfeedback from a trusted group of peers. Publishing to the Public Library shows your book to the Book Builder



community and allows you to get feedback from a wide group of Book Builder users. Whichever you choose,sending a book out for others to see provides you with valuable feedback, an authentic audience, and anengaging purpose for building your book.

UDL Guideline 6.1: Options that guide effective goal-settingUDL Guideline 7.2: Options that enhance relevance, value, and authenticityUDL Guideline 8.1: Options that heighten salience of goals and objectives

Show/Hide Coaches

Show/Hide Coaches feature gives readers the option to display or hide coaches on each Book Builder page.

How do I use it?When you open a book, coaches will automatically be displayed. To hide coaches, click "Hide." Coaches willbe hidden on all pages.

To display coaches after hiding them, click "Show" and coaches will display on all pages.

Why use it?Coaches on each page provide support for your audience. However, not all of your readers will need or wantthis support, and for some readers the coaches can be a distraction. Therefore, for maximum support, leavethe coaches displayed on each page. To reduce scaffolding for readers who get distracted by the coaches,prompt them to hide the coaches and let them work on their own.

UDL Guideline 1.1: Options that customize the display of informationUDL Guideline 3.3: Options that guide information processingUDL Guideline 5.3: Options in the scaffolds for practice and performanceUDL Guideline 7.1: Options that increase individual choice and autonomy

Filter and Sort

Filter and Sort allows you to choose different ways to list book titles in the Book Builder libraries.

"Filter By" enables you to search for books using several different criteria, including Grade Level, Genre andTitle. You can make your search even more effective by using "Sort by," which lets you list books by "DatePublished," "Title," "Author," "Illustrator," "Content Area," "Genre," "School/Group," "My Rating," or "AverageRating."










How do I use it?Keep track of your favorite books using filtering and sort tools built into the Public Library.

1. Filter By:Search Terms: Use the pull down menu to search by title, author, etc. Press the Go button. Youcan also type your own search terms into the text box and find books that match your criteria.Featured book and Grade Level: Use the featured book or Grade Level check box to find booksthat CAST has featured or books for a certain grade. Press the Go button.Content Area and Genre: Use the pull down menu to search by relevant content or your favoritegenre.Tags: Search using tags. You can add your own tags in the "Book Information" column, then yourtags appear under the "Filter By" feature.

2. Sort By:Sort by: Use the pull down menu to select categories to arrange your library books in the orderyou prefer.Mark books as favorites by clicking on the star in the first column (clicking again will unmark them.After you have marked some favorite books, you can easily find them by using the "My Favorites"tag in the "Filter By" area.

Why use it?Sort by any criteria to make your own 'customized' Book Builder library display. Search for a favorite topic,look for books written for a particular grade level, or keep track of what your favorite Book Builder author isdoing. Filtering and Sorting lets you make more effective use of the growing Book Builder Public Library.

UDL Guideline 6.3: Options that facilitate managing information and resourcesUDL Guideline 7.1: Options that increase individual choice and autonomyUDL Guideline 7.2: Options that enhance relevance, value, and authenticityUDL Guideline 8.1: Options that heighten salience of goals and objectives

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