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Learners differ in the ways that they can navigate a learning environment and express what they know. For example, individuals with significant movement impairments (e.g., cerebral palsy), those who struggle with strategic and organizational abilities (executive function disorders), those who have language barriers, and so forth approach learning tasks very differently. Some may be able to express themselves well in written text but not speech, and vice versa. It should also be recognized that action and expression require a great deal of strategy, practice, and organization, and this is another area in which learners can differ. In reality, there is not one means of action and expression that will be optimal for all learners; providing options for action and expression is essential.

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Learners differ in the ways that they can navigate a learning environment and express what they know. For example, individuals with significant movement impairments (e.g., cerebral palsy), those who struggle with strategic and organizational abilities (executive function disorders), those who have language barriers, and so forth approach learning tasks very differently.

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free templates

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Storyboard That Login: Sign In or Create Your Account Today

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Storyboard That: Log in or create your account today! Sign in to access your storyboards or sign up to create visual projects. Start creating your account now!

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Boost reading and writing confidence across all types of content and devices, in class, at work, and at home.

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Graphic organizers are highly useful tools in education for several reasons.

Visual Representation: Graphic organizers visually represent information, making it easier for students to see relationships, connections, and hierarchies within a subject or topic. This visual format helps learners process complex information more effectively.

Organization and Structure: Graphic organizers provide a clear organizational structure for content. They help students break down information into manageable chunks, which makes it easier to understand and remember.

Enhanced Comprehension: By presenting information in a structured and visual manner, graphic organizers enhance comprehension. Students can see the main ideas, supporting details, and how they relate to each other, leading to a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Critical Thinking: Using graphic organizers requires students to think critically about the material they are studying. They must analyze, categorize, and synthesize information, promoting higher-order thinking skills.

Active Engagement: Graphic organizers engage students actively in the learning process. Instead of passively absorbing information, students interact with the material, which can improve retention and recall.

Differentiation: Graphic organizers can be tailored to suit various learning styles and abilities. Educators can modify them to meet the needs of different students, including those with visual or kinesthetic learning preferences or special needs.

Note-taking Aid: Graphic organizers are excellent tools for note-taking during lectures or while reading. They encourage students to summarize information concisely, helping them distill key concepts and important details.

Memory Enhancement: The visual and structured nature of graphic organizers can aid memory retention. Students are more likely to remember information presented in a well-organized and visually appealing format.

Writing Support: Graphic organizers can serve as prewriting tools for essays and reports. They help students brainstorm ideas, outline arguments, and plan the structure of their written work, making the writing process more manageable.

Effective Communication: Graphic organizers can be used to help students communicate their thoughts and ideas more effectively. They can be valuable tools for organizing and presenting information in presentations or projects.

Problem Solving: Graphic organizers can be adapted for problem-solving tasks. They assist students in breaking down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts, facilitating the development of strategies and solutions.

Transferable Skills: Skills acquired through the use of graphic organizers, such as critical thinking, organization, and effective communication, are transferable to various academic subjects and real-life situations.

Metacognition: Using graphic organizers encourages metacognitio--the process of thinking about one's own thinking. Students reflect on how they organize and understand information, which can lead to improved self-awareness and learning strategies.

Accessible Learning: Graphic organizers can be used to support diverse learners, including English language learners and students with learning disabilities. They provide a structured framework that can make content more accessible.

Graphic organizers are versatile tools that promote effective learning, enhance comprehension, and develop critical thinking skills. They can be applied across a wide range of subjects and grade levels, making them valuable assets in the educational toolkit.

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Free Printable Graphic Organizers | Student Handouts

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Here are over fifty of the free K-12 graphic organizers which are available to print on this site. Free to print (PDF files).

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Common problems on desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux OS)
Error: 'SpeechTexter cannot access your microphone'.
Please give permission to access your microphone.

Click on the "padlock" icon next to the URL bar, find the "microphone" option, and choose "allow".
Error: 'No speech was detected. Please try again'.
If you get this error while you are speaking, make sure your microphone is set as the default recording device on your browser [see step 2].

If you're using a headset, make sure the mute switch on the cord is off.
Error: 'Network error'
The internet connection is poor. Please try again later.
The result won't transfer to the "editor".
The result confidence is not high enough or there is a background noise. An accumulation of long text in the buffer can also make the engine stop responding, please make some pauses in the speech.
The results are wrong.
Please speak loudly and clearly. Speaking clearly and consistently will help the software accurately recognize your words.

Reduce background noise. Background noise from fans, air conditioners, refrigerators, etc. can drop the accuracy significantly. Try to reduce background noise as much as possible.

Speak directly into the microphone. Speaking directly into the microphone enhances the accuracy of the software. Avoid speaking too far away from the microphone.

Speak in complete sentences. Speaking in complete sentences will help the software better recognize the context of your words.
Can I upload an audio file and get the transcription?
No, this feature is not available.
How do I transcribe an audio (video) file on my PC or from the web?
Playback your file in any player and hit the 'mic' button on the SpeechTexter website to start capturing the speech. For better results select "Stereo Mix" as the default recording device on your browser, if you are accessing SpeechTexter and the file from the same device.
I don't see the "Stereo mix" option (Windows OS)
"Stereo Mix" might be hidden or it's not supported by your system. If you are a Windows user go to 'Control panel' → Hardware and Sound → Sound → 'Recording' tab. Right-click on a blank area in the pane and make sure both "View Disabled Devices" and "View Disconnected Devices" options are checked. If "Stereo Mix" appears, you can enable it by right clicking on it and choosing 'enable'. If "Stereo Mix" hasn't appeared, it means it's not supported by your system. You can try using a third-party program such as "Virtual Audio Cable" or "VB-Audio Virtual Cable" to create a virtual audio device that includes "Stereo Mix" functionality.
How to use the voice commands list?
The voice commands list allows you to insert the punctuation, some text, or run some preset functions (#newparagraph, #undo, #redo) using only your voice.

On the first column you enter your voice command. On the second column you enter a punctuation mark or a function. Voice commands are case-sensitive.

Available functions:
#newparagraph (insert new paragraph),
#undo (undo the last change),
#redo (redo the last change)

To use the function above make a pause in your speech until all previous dictated speech appears in your note, then say "insert a new paragraph" and wait for the command execution.
Can I prevent my custom voice commands from disappearing after closing the browser?
SpeechTexter by default saves your data inside your browser's cache. If your browsers clears the cache your data will be deleted.
However, you can export your custom voice commands to your device and import them when you need them by clicking the corresponding buttons above the list.
SpeechTexter is using JSON format to store your voice commands. You can create a .txt file in JSON format on your device and then import it into SpeechTexter.
An example of JSON format is shown below:
I lost my dictated work after closing the browser.
SpeechTexter doesn't store any text that you dictate. Please use the "autosave" option or click the "download" button (recommended). The "autosave" option will try to store your work inside your browser's cache, where it will remain until you switch the "text autosave" option off, clear the cache manually, or if your browser clears the cache on exit.

Common problems on Android app
I get the message: 'Speech recognition is not available'.
'Google app' from Play store is required for SpeechTexter to work. download

Where does SpeechTexter store the saved files?

Version 1.5 and above stores the files in the internal memory.

Version 1.4.9 and below stores the files inside the "SpeechTexter" folder at the root directory of your device.

After updating the app from version 1.x.x to version 2.x.x my files have disappeared

As a result of recent updates, the Android operating system has implemented restrictions that prevent users from accessing folders within the Android root directory, including SpeechTexter's folder. However, your old files can still be imported manually by selecting the "import" button within the Speechtexter application.

Common problems on mobile web app
Error: 'SpeechTexter cannot access your microphone'.
Please give permission to access your microphone.

Tap on the "padlock" icon next to the URL bar, find the "microphone" option and choose "allow".

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SpeechTexter | Type with your voice online

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Speech to text converter. Dictate with your voice. Free web app for typing with your voice. Over 70 different languages supported!

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Educational standards describe what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. In California, the State Board of Education decides on the standards for all students, from kindergarten through high school.

Since 2010, a number of states across the nation have adopted the same standards for English and math. These standards are called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Having the same standards helps all students get a good education, even if they change schools or move to a different state. Teachers, parents, and education experts designed the standards to prepare students for success in college and the workplace.

The California Department of Education helps schools make sure that all students are meeting the standards. Below you will find information about the standards and the CCSS-related activities taking place in California.

California Common Core State Standards

Current Standards

Search the California Content Standards
This application contains the 12 California content standards. The application is designed so educators can quickly find, search, and sort relevant standards across disciplines to aid in instructional planning and assessment. This is a web view of our available mobile application, which we encourage you to download. You can find more information about the mobile application on the CA Standards Mobile Application web page.

Resources

Common Core Search
Common Core Search is a collection of resources to support implementation of the CCSS. Resources organized by audience are available in the tab sections below.

Parent/Guardian Overview Brochures (Jan-2016)
These brochures explain the CCSS to pa​rents/guardians, providing insights into what students will learn and highlighting progression through the grade levels.

English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA):

Mathematics:

Achieve the Core
Free, high-quality resources compiled by Student Achievement Partners, writers of the CCSS, for educators implementing the CCSS, including professional learning modules, handouts, presentations, sample lessons, lesson videos, and much more.
Instructional Practice Guide
This guide includes coaching and lesson planning tools to help teachers and those who support teachers to make the key shifts in instructional practice required by the CCSS.

Achieve the Core
Free, high-quality resources compiled by Student Achievement Partners, writers of the CCSS, for educators implementing the CCSS, including professional learning modules, handouts, presentations, sample lessons, lesson videos, and much more.

Instructional Leadership and the CCSS Module
This is a 1.5 hour module designed to guide the school-level instructional leader in beginning the work of understanding and implementing the CCSS.

Instructional Practice Guide
This guide includes coaching and lesson planning tools to help teachers and those who support teachers to make the key shifts in instructional practice required by the CCSS.

PACE/CCSESA Regional Leadership Sessions on CCSS Implementation
Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) and the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) sponsored regional leadership sessions to highlight a variety of strategies, tools, and resources, including local examples and strategic advice on key issues, to support the successful implementation of the CCSS. On this Web site you can find videos of session presentations and related tools and resources.

Achieve Publications
Achieve publishes national and state reports as well as policy briefs, surveys, and white papers that focus on preparing all students for college and careers. All of these publications are available to the public for free in PDF format.

Parent/Guardian Overview Brochures (Jan-2016)
These brochures explain the CCSS to pa​rents/guardians, providing insights into what students will learn and highlighting progression through the grade levels.

English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA):

Mathematics:

K-8 California's Common Core Standards Parent Handbook
This handbook, created by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) in consultation with the California State Parent Teacher Association (PTA), gives parents an introduction to California's CCSS and a summary of what students are expected to learn as they advance from kindergarten through grade eight. This document has been translated into 17 languages. The handbook and translations may be found on theCCSESA Common Core Standards Communication Tools Web page under the General Overview Materials section.

California PTA Common Core Web Page
The California State PTA has made available many resources for parents to learn more about the CCSS and support their child's achievement of the standards. Resources include informational fliers, frequently asked questions, grade level parents' guides, links to additional resources, and articles of interest. The fliers and parents' guides are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
National PTA Assessment Resources
The National PTA has released a fact sheet on assessments to provide parents with information about what he assessments should do and what they are trying to accomplish. It has also made available videos about the assessments and test scores.

Council of Great City Schools Parent Roadmaps
The Council of Great City Schools has developed parent roadmaps for understanding the English language arts (ELA) and mathematics CCSS in kindergarten through eighth grade. For each grade and subject, the roadmaps explain to parents what children will be learning and how parents can support learning outside of the classroom.

Questions: Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division | cfird@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0881

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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Information and resources about the new academic content standards for English language arts and mathematics adopted by the State Board of Education on August 2, 2010.

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Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. For example, those with sensory disabilities (e.g., blindness or deafness); learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia); language or cultural differences, and so forth may all require different ways of approaching content. Others may simply grasp information quicker or more efficiently through visual or auditory means rather than printed text. Also learning, and transfer of learning, occurs when multiple representations are used, because they allow students to make connections within, as well as between, concepts. In short, there is not one means of representation that will be optimal for all learners; providing options for representation is essential.

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Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. For example, those with sensory disabilities (e.g., blindness or deafness); learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia); language or cultural differences, and so forth may all require different ways of approaching content.

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Help your students classify ideas and communicate more effectively with these free graphic organizer templates, available for download. They can be used to structure writing projects and help in problem solving, decision making, studying, planning research, and brainstorming.

Printable Graphic Organizers

Select a blank graphic organizer from the following categories depending on your curriculum needs.

Sequence of Events

Main Topic and Key Details

Compare/Contrast

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Free Downloadable Graphic Organizer Templates

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Use these free graphic organizer templates to help your students communicate more effectively by classifying ideas, structuring writing projects, and more.

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reading strategy

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Language Arts

This planning checklist for a choral reading lesson uses the poem "One Sister for Sale" by Shel Silverstein. See example ›

This PDF includes dozens of poems for shared, choral, paired, and echo reading. See example ›

The website below offers teachers several poetry options conducive to the Choral Reading strategy along with some interesting tips on reading and language development. See example ›

The example of choral reading found on this site uses the children's book James and the Giant Peach. See example ›

Science

This lesson plan includes examples of choral reading activities that correspond to introductory science concepts. See example ›

Social Studies

This website includes a script for the choral reading of the children's book Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain. See example ›

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Choral reading is reading aloud in unison with a whole class or group of students. Choral reading helps build students' fluency, self-confidence, and motivation. Because students are reading aloud together, students who may ordinarily feel self-conscious or nervous about reading aloud have built-in support.

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apps for read alouds

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Read Aloud: A Text-to-Speech Voice Reader

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A Chrome extension that reads out loud the current web-page article with one click. Supports 40+ languages.

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Affect represents a crucial element to learning, and learners differ markedly in the ways in which they can be engaged or motivated to learn. There are a variety of sources that can influence individual variation in affect including neurology, culture, personal relevance, subjectivity, and background knowledge, along with a variety of other factors. Some learners are highly engaged by spontaneity and novelty while others are disengaged, even frightened, by those aspects, preferring strict routine. Some learners might like to work alone, while others prefer to work with their peers. In reality, there is not one means of engagement that will be optimal for all learners in all contexts; providing multiple options for engagement is essential.

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Affect represents a crucial element to learning, and learners differ markedly in the ways in which they can be engaged or motivated to learn. There are a variety of sources that can influence individual variation in affect including neurology, culture, personal relevance, subjectivity, and background knowledge, along with a variety of other factors.

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Free Choice Boards templates for Google Slides or PowerPoint - SlidesMania

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Editable Digital Choice Boards for Google Drive or PowerPoint. Choice boards are a great way to allow student choice during classroom activities and you can use them for any subject.

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*UPDATED* Now includes Task Boards!
Keep your students on track throughout the day using individual visual schedules. They are a powerful tool for keeping your child organised, providing independence and reducing meltdowns, for instance.

I have included blank cards so that you can create your own cards to suit the needs of your students and the environment.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
30+ visual schedule cards, including:

Break Time:

Each card comes in 3 different sizes to accompany the task boards.

If there is something you'd like added, please email me mymumtheteacher@gmail.com and I will work on it for you.
HOW CAN YOU USE THIS PRODUCT?
These cards accompany the Visual Schedule Task Boards and can be printed off to provide students with a personalised visual schedule that breaks down individual learning tasks or daily activities.

I suggest using velcro strips to attach them to the back of your Task Boards. This also allows you to move the board around with the student and reduce the loss of cards.
PLEASE VIEW THE PREVIEW BEFORE YOU BUY:
Please check out the images AND preview to ensure you understand what you are purchasing. If you have any questions about the pack please contact me before purchase.

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Visual Schedule First Then Task Board Cards | Classroom Management

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Visual Picture Schedules *UPDATED* Now includes Task Boards!Keep your students on track throughout the day using individual visual schedules. They are a powerful tool for keeping your child organised, providing independence and reducing meltdowns, for instance.I have included blank cards so that you...

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LessonPix

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Many teachers of children with special needs use various visual schedule throughout the day. The visual schedule gives students a sense of what will be expected of them and that there is an clear end. Depending on the level and needs of the students, the visual schedule cards may help organize the time frame as needed (ie: active / passive, preferred / nonpreferred).

Here are a variety of uses of a visual schedule and how they can be easily incorporated into the day.

Schedule of the Day

Many teachers display a visual schedule that goes through the day to provide predictability and set clear expectations. Review the schedule of the day first thing in the morning. If there are changes in the day, (ie Specials- Art, Music, or field trip, guest speaker, picture day), these cards can be added and removed as necessary. If there is not a card created, new pictures can be easily found at lessonpix.com or place a sticky note with a hand-drawn notation of the event.

Many templates at Lessonpix can be used to show a flow of the day: Picture Cards, Picture and Word, Dial, I Am Working For, Treasure Map, Game Board, wristbands, and (of course) Picture Schedules - just to name a few!

A visual schedule can also help children progress through a non-preferred part of the day. For example, during the morning meeting, the teacher may have pictures to show the parts of the morning meeting:

1. Go over the calendar,

2. Check the weather,

3. Count the students,

4. Share news of the day,

5. Sing songs.

This schedule (above) shows what to do when you enter the classroom: Unpack, put notebook in bin, sign in on smartboard, greet a friend, and go to table for morning table work.

Weekly / Monthly Schedules

A teacher may display picture cards under a weekly or monthly schedule. For example, Music class may be a picture card under the word card Wednesday. Pick classroom jobs my be placed under Monday, but moved under Tuesday when there is no school on the Monday. Upcoming Field Trips, special events, and holidays may be noted on a weekly or monthly schedule.

Teaching Skills

Visual schedules help teach skills as part of task analysis for basic routines. For example, picture cards may be displayed for the task of washing hands.
Click on picture for free sample in pdf format

1. Start with a picture of turning the water on

2. Progress to rinse hands,

3. Use soap,

4. Rinse soap off hands,

5. Turn the water off,

6. Dry hands with paper towel

Throw the paper towel away. A teacher or assistant can help direct a child by pointing to the visual schedule until the are able to do the task independently. Many skills such as bathrooming, eating, and brushing teeth, can be taught with the use of a visual schedule.

Try using a schedule on an interactive whiteboard.

Individual Schedules

Some students benefit from an individual schedule to help them organize their day. This individual schedule may help a child with autism be mainstreamed into the general education classroom or a child with a numerous therapies know where they are going and when. These visual schedules may be smaller and mobile as needed.

Free Sample of Tasks in a Flap Schedule
One idea, was to attach the picture cards in sequence inside a folded piece of index paper. (The pictures would then have a cover around them, attached to the back cover) The cover (index paper) would be sliced as to create "flaps" that reveal only one part of the picture card at a time. These flaps are held closed with velcro. As each task in the sequence was completed, the flap would be closed and the adult would say, "all done". Over time the student may be able to track their schedule independently.

Schedule of Tasks

Many therapists or Special Education teachers may create individualized schedules to help students complete a set of tasks. For example, a physical therapist may have a series of five tasks to complete over the course of the session.

Free Sample of Train Schedule with Morning Routine
Behavior Management

Another benefit of using visual schedules using them in a behavior management plan. The teacher will use each picture card with a token working towards the goal of completing all tasks and possibly earn a reward. For example, a speech therapist may have a visual schedule that includes six tasks . As the student completes each task, he may receive a token such as a sticker or goldfish cracker. When all tasks are completed, the student may exchange the tokens for a treat or be allowed to eat the goldfish crackers at the end. If the child uses non-preferred or negative behaviors, he may not receive the token for the task. Data may be collected by the counting number of tokens earned for completing tasks using appropriate behaviors. Ideally the data should show an increase of tokens, thus a decrease of inappropriate behaviors.
Learn more about our picture schedules here.

Special Education Teacher, Therapists, and Resource Teachers benefit from using a visual schedule over a set period of time or through the course of set tasks. These pictures allow younger children or children who cannot read / read well, the ability to predict their environment and feel some control over what is expected of them. By using a visual schedule, teachers and therapists can reduce negative behavior, collect data to track progress, and create a more positive and predictable learning environment.

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Many teachers of children with special needs use various visual schedule throughout the day. The visual schedule gives students a sense of what will be expected of them and that there is an clear end. Depending on the level and needs of the students, the visual schedule cards may help organize the time frame as needed (ie: active / passive, preferred / nonpreferred).

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How to Know What They Know: Using Student Response Cards - Think Big Learning %

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This is a quick, easy tool for formative assessment in the classroom. These free student response cards allow students to demonstrate what they know.

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small group reading strategy

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This strategy improves reading comprehension at two levels. The reader must immerse himself in the text to develop the discussion questions. The audience, in turn, reinforces learning by responding to the reader's questions.

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UDL Day 2 - Share Out! - Google Jamboard

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Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome!

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Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun to 1+ billion players every year at school, at work, and at home.