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