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Announcify.com

Description: Announcify is a simple downloadable Chrome extension that reads out loud to the user. In our area, the students are sent home with simple Chromebooks and the easier the extensions, the better. Announcify can also blur text that isn’t being read. This can help students who may struggle focusing on one piece of text or being able to tune out the items they may not need to read.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
- 7.3, Minimize threats and distractions
Representation

- 1.2, Offer alternatives for auditory information

- 2.1, Clarify vocabulary and symbols

- 2.2, Clarify syntax and structure

- 2.3, Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols

- 2.4, Promote understanding across languages

Action & Expression
- 4.2, Optimize access to tools and assistive technologies

Example: Announcify is a free downloadable tool that reads to the student while also blurring out any information that is not being read at that time. The student can select the text that is read. The voice, accent, speed, volume, and background noise can be customized as well.

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Storyboardthat.com

Description: Social Stories are a great tool for any student but specifically Autistic students or students who struggle with social situations or emotion control. Social Stories are short stories that have been presented and designed for a quick, deliberate lesson that walks through a situation and how to act in that situation. StoryboardThat helps create those stories and projects them in printable, digital, clickable, audible, and video form.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
- 7.1, Optimize individual choice and autonomy
- 7.2, Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity
- 9.1, Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize
- 9.2, Facilitate personal coping skills and strategies
- 9.3, Develop self-assessment and reflection
Representation
- 1.1, Offer ways of customizing the display of information

- 1.3, Offer alternatives for visual information

- 2.5, Illustrate through multiple media

Action & Expression
- 5.2, Use multiple tools for construction and composition

Example: Social stories are used to teach those struggling with emotions, social situations, daily habits, etc. With Storyboardthat.com, you can create digital books that can either be printed, played, or interacted with.

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https://www.sciencea-z.com/

Description: Focusing on Life, Earth and Space, Physical, and Process Sciences, Science A-Z specializes in providing a diverse and comprehensive resource for all grade levels. Specifically, it offers many different reading levels, lessons in different formats such as hard-copy, digital, and projectable. Also, the lessons can be used for interactive learning within games, eBooks, audiobooks, and can be altered for the whole class or into one-on-one instruction.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
-  7.1, Optimize individual choice and autonomy

- 8.2, Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge

Representation
- 1.1, Offer ways of customizing the display of information

- 1.2, Offer alternatives for auditory information

- 1.3, Offer alternatives for visual information

- 2.5, Illustrate through multiple media

Action & Expression
- 5.3, Build fluencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance

Example: Science A-Z is a great resource to use when incorporating different forms of media and assessment opportunities. It offers intro level lessons and videos but also includes games, quizzes and many different forms of "fun" assessments.

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EurekaMath2.com

Description: EurekaMath2 offers interactive digital lessons that create greater accessibility and the ability to collaborate as a class whether it be through classroom models or individual work. It also includes language and writing consistency alongside simple and engaging videos. Additionally, similar to Brainpop, it includes a Talking Tool that supports students using language to have a conversation about math. It also uses real world examples of Math and combines it with artistic videos and activities.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
- 7.2, Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity
- 7.3, Minimize threats and distractions

- 8.2, Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge

Representation
- 1.1, Offer ways of customizing the display of information

- 1.2, Offer alternatives for auditory information

- 1.3, Offer alternatives for visual information

- 2.3, Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols

- 2.5, Illustrate through multiple media

- 2.5, Illustrate through multiple media

Action & Expression
- 5.3, Build fluencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance

Example: Eureka Math2 is a great resource for making Math fun. It can be customized to the level, need, and include any Assistive Technology needed to create a personal experience for the kids while being stress free for the teachers. It also offers many assessment opportunities as well.

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VisuWords.com

Description: VisuWords is an awesome tool for those with writing and reading disabilities. You can “visualize” a word by typing it into the search box, then, a map / graphic organizer is created with all sorts of thesaurus-like items. If a student was searching for topics in science, by typing the word science, they would then see a map with science museum, natural history, and etc.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
-  7.1, Optimize individual choice and autonomy
- 7.2, Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity
Representation
- 1.1, Offer ways of customizing the display of information

- 1.3, Offer alternatives for visual information

- 2.1, Clarify vocabulary and symbols

- 2.2, Clarify syntax and structure

- 3.2, Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships

Action & Expression
- 5.2, Use multiple tools for construction and composition

Example: This application is a great tool for those looking for word connections and brainstorming topics. For a Preschool student, when working on a lesson about farm animals, I would "visualize" the word farm, and I would be given a web that includes words such as pig, tractor, apples, garden, etc. This would be a great resource for work associations and introductions as a group.

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Canva.com

Description : For those individuals who may not be able to use Adobe Photoshop, or may not be able to afford, Canva.com is an amazing resource. It is very similar, however, it provides a ton of templates, fonts, colors, stickers, and video options for creators.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
-  7.1, Optimize individual choice and autonomy
- 7.2, Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity
Representation
- 1.1, Offer ways of customizing the display of information

- 1.3, Offer alternatives for visual information

- 2.3, Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols

- 2.5, Illustrate through multiple media

Action & Expression
- 5.2, Use multiple tools for construction and composition

Example: Canva is a great tool for Teachers, Students, and Professionals alike. I personally have used this application for creating Social Stories and Assignments, but also Invitations and Flyers. Canva can be used to create handouts, videos, and interactive games.

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zerotothree. com

Description: Zero to Three is a nonprofit national organization that offers many resources for behavioral health. While there are many in person resources, Zero to Three's website has many different tactics, evidence based practices, and research to improve Preschool and toddler age relationships and behavioral challenges by nurturing the connections through lessons.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
- 7.2, Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity
- 9.1, Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation
Action & Expression
- 4.2, Optimize access to tools and assistive technologies
- 5.2, Use multiple tools for construction and composition

Example: While Zero to Three may not be considered a resource for older ages, those planning to pursue ABA and Preschool curriculum can use Zero to Three when correcting behavior or crowd-sourcing resources.

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Brainpop.com

Description: Brainpop provides a ton of resources such as interactive videos, songs, games, and many extra lessons for teachers to use in their classroom. You can start by watching a video then can move onto making a map, drawing about what you’ve learning, playing a game, or talking it out.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
-  7.1, Optimize individual choice and autonomy

- 8.2, Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge

Representation
- 1.1, Offer ways of customizing the display of information

- 1.2, Offer alternatives for auditory information

- 1.3, Offer alternatives for visual information

Example: Brainpop is a great tool for offering a ton of information multiple different ways. Either through videos, music, songs, games, maps, quizzes, etc. You name it, Brainpop has it!

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Padlet.com

Description: Padlet creates a digital pinboard similar to Pinterest but rather, you can create your own notes, “pin them,” and save them for later. This is definitely a great tool for brainstorming for projects, papers, or even lessons for teachers.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
-  7.1, Optimize individual choice and autonomy
- 7.2, Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity
Representation
- 1.1, Offer ways of customizing the display of information

- 1.3, Offer alternatives for visual information

- 2.5, Illustrate through multiple media

- 3.2, Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships

Example: As a relatively new Padlet user, Padlet is a great tool for organizing thoughts, brainstorming ideas, and overall a really good resource for those who need a list or a space for their thoughts. This could also be used as an assessment tool to measure word association, topic generation, and many other ideas.

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TheUDLProject.com

Description: The UDL project is a great resource for brainstorming Math tools such as Daily MATH and individual lessons that include hands on shapes, scavenger hunts to get kids active, and many other items. While it may not be one singular resource, it still is a good tool to have for any teacher designing a UDL lesson.

UDL Checkpoints
Engagement
- 7.2, Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity
Representation
- 1.1, Offer ways of customizing the display of information

- 1.3, Offer alternatives for visual information

- 2.5, Illustrate through multiple media

Action & Expression
- 4.2, Optimize access to tools and assistive technologies

Example: The UDL Project was created as a hub for Teachers and Professionals to find lessons and tools to incorporate UDL into their classrooms.