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I. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION:
1. Provide options for perception
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Powtoon allows teachers to portray information in a new way. Teachers can
create videos about any topic in any subject they desire. The videos can aid
both audio and visual learners. The videos can also be accessed easily
Powtoon https://www.powtoon.com/
through students devices, making it a great learning tool. This fits under
this principle because powtoon provides the same information in another
way.
Infogr.am is another tool to represent information in a variety of ways. The
site has templates that you can use or you can simply design one on your
Infogr.am https://infogr.am/ own. In your infogr.am you can put videos, pictures, and charts, reaching the
needs of all learners. This fits under this principle because it presents
information in another unique way.
Highlighter tape can be used to highlight key points of a text, which will
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benefit for students who have difficulty seeing the text. This fits under this
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principle because highlighter tape allows readers to visualize important
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information in a way that is easier for them.
2. Provide options for language, mathematical expressions, and symbols
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This app reinforces learning numbers and basic addition in a fun and
http://cte.jhu.edu/matchup/#p engaging way. The app shows students how to add numbers in multiple
Hungry Guppy age4? ways and clarifies numbers 1-5. This aligns with the guideline because it
cat1=1&cat2=1&atech=3 provides another way for students to learn math concepts and can be used
as a practice tool in the classroom.
Talking Calculator http://cte.jhu.edu/matchup/#p This calculator has bright colorful buttons that will appeal to young children,
age5? provides formulas, and speech answers making it a great tool to have in the
cat1=1&cat2=1&atech=11 classroom. This calculator allows for students with difficulties in
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efficiently, making it another great form of representation.

Tagxedo is another means of representation for students turning words into

a word cloud. The more often a word is used the bigger it will show up. The
Tagxedo http://www.tagxedo.com/
word clouds can make up various shapes and sizes. Information is displayed
in a fun creative way using this website.
3. Provide options for comprehension
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The purpose of this UDL guideline is to make information into useable
knowledge. This site simplifies texts that may be too difficult for students to
Rewordify https://rewordify.com/
comprehend. Students are still able to meet requirements but in a way that
challenges students appropriately.
A graphic organizer helps students comprehension by allowing students to
graphic organizer organize their knowledge. The chart also engages students in critical
http://cte.jhu.edu/matchup/#p thinking by making students think of what they already know, want to know,
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cat1=4&cat2=0&atech=5 allows students to make sense of their own learning and further their
understanding.
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II. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS FOR ACTION AND EXPRESSION:
4. Provide options for physical action
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 A pencil grip helps students with their fine motor skills when writing. This fits
http://cte.jhu.edu/matchup/#p under this principle because a pencil grip is a kind of support that allows
Pencil Grips age5? students to practice handwriting and still be involved in the classroom. If
cat1=2&cat2=0&atech=11 students were unable to use this in the classroom then their handwriting
would be affected.
A slant board has a flat surface that is angled to promote good handwriting.
http://cte.jhu.edu/matchup/#p The board often has clips on it to hold pieces of paper in place. The board
Slant Boards age5? can be angled to help students type up written responses onto their
cat1=2&cat2=0&atech=16 devices.. This fits under this principle because a slant board is an assistive
technology that students can use in the classroom to improve writing.
This is a program that allows students to control the mouse pointer on a
windows computer by moving their head. Students who may lack hand
Camera Mouse http://www.cameramouse.org/ movement or have difficulty with fine motor skills can simply move their
head to navigate the web. This falls under this principle because it allows
students to interact in an activity that they may have difficulty with.
5. Provide options for expression and communication
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Padlet allows students and teachers to collaborate, reflect, and share on a
safe site. Students can anonymously respond to questions making some
Padlet https://padlet.com/
students feel more comfortable. This fits under this principle because it
provides learners with a different way to express what they know.
Voice Thread can be used by teachers and students to give a verbal
explanation of their work. Students who may have difficulty writing down
Voicethread https://voicethread.com/ their thoughts can now verbally give responses to assignments. This falls
under this principle because all students are given an equal opportunity to
express knowledge and ideas.
This site allows for students to create, share, publish, and read digital books,
meeting the needs of all learners in the classroom. This fits this principle
because book builder can read stories to student who may struggle with
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reading and can aid in composing stories for students who may have
difficulty with writing. The site is easily accessible on students devices
making it a perfect tool for the classroom.
6. Provide options for executive functions
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Rubistar is a site that allows teachers to create and share rubrics. Rubrics
allow students to evaluate their work and monitor their progress. Students
Rubistar rubistar.4teachers.org/ are able to look at a rubric and make sure they meet the standards and
goals of assignments. This fits this principle because rubrics help students
reach goals.
Google calendar can allow students to monitor and keep track of important
dates that assignments are due. The calendar will help students stay
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Google Calendar organized, promoting long-term goal setting. Students and teachers can use
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the calendar together so expectations are clear.. This falls under this
principle because the calendar helps students with planning.
Teachers can motivate students while reading by strategically placing a page
holder to a certain place in the book. The set page is the goal for a student
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to reach each time he/she may read. The teacher and student together can
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devise a plan for the student to reach their goal. This falls under this
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principle because the page holder will aid students in meeting and setting
goals.
III. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS FOR ENGAGEMENT:
7. Provide options for recruiting interest
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This website is a fun interactive site for students to dance and sing along to.
Videos can be used as brain breaks or as informational videos. Teachers can
GoNoodle https://www.gonoodle.com/ use this website as a brain break so students can release some of their
energy to then concentrate on working hard. This fits under this principle
because it engages learners in alternative ways.
On edmodo teachers can post discussions, take polls, and award badges to
create different options to motivate and engage students. This fits under this
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principle because the variety of tools on edmodo will engage and spark an
interest in all learners.
8. Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence
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Many classrooms already use this tool. Class Dojo allows teachers to award
students with dojo points when they reach goals and behave properly. The
app also allows the class to collaboratively earn dojo points. Students are
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then made aware of expectations and will monitor their behaviors. This falls
under this principle because the points motivate students to pay attention
and work hard in the classroom.
TodaysMeet is an online tool that allows teachers and students to connect in
the classroom. Students can ask questions, make comments or concerns,
TodaysMeet https://todaysmeet.com/ and collaborate with others in the room. This falls under this principle
because TodaysMeet fosters collaboration and community which is essential
in sustaining effort and persistence.
9. Provide options for self-regulation
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Students can use the fidget to help them concentrate and improve their
http://cte.jhu.edu/matchup/#p focus. The fidgets purpose is to improve attention without distracting
Fidget Spinner age5? students from the task at hand. Fidgets can be given to students anytime
cat1=4&cat2=2&atech=6 throughout the day. This fits under this principle because a fidget will help
keep students engaged so they are able to complete their work.
Students who have difficulty regulating time can set a timer for themselves
while working and manage their own time. The timer can be used for
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individual, group, or whole class instruction. Timers can be downloaded as
Flashing Timer age4?
apps and displayed on students devices or on the SMART board for the
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whole class. The timer will keep students motivated and engaged since they
know how much time they have.
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promote a positive learning environment in the classroom. The poster can be
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used to help students maintain a positive outlook on learning while keeping
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students motivated in the classroom. This falls under this principle because
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the poster promotes expectations and motivates students.
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