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Unleash your student's creativity and have them create content - the ultimate "test" of whether they understood a concept.

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Create fun learning games and trivia quizzes in minutes. Choose existing content as well.

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Create a fun learning game in minutes - we call these 'kahoots'. The format and number of questions is up to you. Add videos, images and diagrams to your questions to amplify engagement.

How to create a kahoot on your computer
How to create a kahoot in the app

Kahoots are best played in a group setting. To join a game, you need a unique PIN. If you're the game host, you need a big screen. Players answer on their own devices, while questions are displayed on a shared screen. In addition to live games, you can also send kahoot challenges that players complete at their own pace - for example, for homework or remote training.
How to play a live kahoot
After a game, encourage players to create and share their own kahoots! With one of our premium plans for schools or business, you can co-create games with your colleagues and save time on finding relevant kahoots for your class or training session.
How to help learners become leaders in class

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Want to make learning fun and engaging? Find out how to get started with Kahoot!, one of world's most popular learning platforms.

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this is free : Have students give you answers orally and respond to their classmates.

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This website has some fantastic resources for AAC users.

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From CAST

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Project Name
Keys to Writing Smarter: An Online Writing Workbench for Students with High Incidence Disabilities

Description

CAST has partnered with Arizona State University to develop and evaluate the impact of a professional learning ecosystem to support 7th and 8th-grade teachers in providing more effective writing instruction to students with high-incidence disabilities. The project builds on a long line of CAST's research and development to support improved student writing and teacher writing instruction through the application of the UDL framework. The goal of the project is to support significant and meaningful improvements in teachers' writing knowledge and self-efficacy around writing instruction.

This project combines the use of Writer's Key - an online writing environment built on the principles of Universal Design for Learning and aligned with state and national writing standards - with online professional learning modules that apply effective research into practice to support teachers to improve their writing instruction. The module process, co-designed with current and former ELA educators, includes cycles of exploration, design, implementation and reflection with other teachers.

CAST will be conducting a research study during the 2020-2021 academic year to study the impact of Writer's Key for teachers and on student outcomes. During the study, teachers will have the option to earn graduate school credit as they participate in professional development modules and professional learning communities.

Are you a middle-school English Language Arts teacher? We need you!

We're looking for middle-school ELA teachers who want to up their writing instruction game and help support their students, especially students with high-incidence disabilities.

Participation in this study is available to all, and everything can be done virtually! Whether learning is taking place remotely or in your school building, we can work with you.

Want to know more or share with colleagues?
Download our informational flier

Interested in helping out?
Contact writerskey@cast.org or Dr. Tracey Hall.

Timeline

2017 - 2021

Funder
Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education
Partners
Arizona State University
Project Leadership

Tracey Hall, PI, CAST
Karen Harris, Co-PI, ASU
Stephen Graham, Co-PI, ASU

Contact

For more information about this project, please contact Tracey Hall.

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Writer's Workbench: The Keys to Writing Smarter

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Project Name Keys to Writing Smarter: An Online Writing Workbench for Students with High Incidence Disabilities CAST has partnered with Arizona State University to develop and evaluate the impact of a professional learning ecosystem to support 7th and 8th-grade teachers in providing more effective writing instruction to students with high-incidence disabilities.

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This is a great tool to help you plan and implement lessons. Cntent is also provided for grades K--12.

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The Problem

This tool will help you go from borrowed, bought, or mandated lesson to a more inclusive lesson for all. Many teachers plan their instruction by using existing lesson plans. Starting with a lesson that comes from a curriculum package, online site, or colleague may save time, but also requires adjustment to meet your needs as a teacher and the needs of your students, especially those with significant cognitive disabilities. Think about your student with significant cognitive disabilities and what you are teaching, and let's get started!

Grab your lesson and let's get started! How much time do you have?

Select a timeframe to begin working on your lesson:

In 5 minutes: you will identify the most important content (what) and instructional strategies (how) in the lesson.

In 15 minutes: you will dig deeper into lesson design and get ideas to implement a specific instructional strategy to reduce barriers for students, including students with significant cognitive disabilities.

In 45 minutes: you will have the opportunity to build your own skills or facilitate learning opportunities for all students, including a student with significant cognitive disabilities.

Let's connect with your colleague

All rights reserved. Any or all portions of this document may be reproduced without prior permission, provided the source is cited as:

TIES Center is supported through a cooperative agreement between the University of Minnesota and the Research to Practice Division, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education (# H326Y170004). The Center is affiliated with the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) which is affiliated with the Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. The contents of this report were developed under the Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Education, but do not necessarily represent the policy or opinions of the U.S. Department of Education or Offices within it. Readers should not assume endorsement by the federal government. Project Officer: Susan Weigert

The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) leads the TIES Center partnership. Collaborating partners are: Arizona Department of Education, CAST, University of Cincinnati, University of Kentucky, University of North-Carolina-Charlotte, and the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

TIES Center

University of Minnesota

Institute on Community Integration

2025 East River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55414 Phone: 612-626-1530 www.tiescenter.org
This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and educator.

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TIES Lessons for All: 5-15-45 | TIES Lessons for All: The 5-15-45 Tool

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Organization:
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Add the ability to manage your entire organization.

Get everyone on the same page with access to shared data.

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Includes access to our deployment and support specialists.

Plans vary so get in touch!

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Add the ability to manage your entire organization. Get everyone on the same page with access to shared data. Make your life easy with optional domain & subdomain licensing. Includes access to our deployment and support specialists. Plans vary so get in touch!

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Join a community of millions of writers.

Grammarly is trusted by students, professional writers, business people, bloggers, and people who just want to write better. No matter what your writing situation is, Grammarly adapts to your needs, giving you the confidence of mistake-free writing every time you write.

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Drive Meaningful Progress

Customizable tools in Kurzweil 3000 align with research-based learning strategies and provide support throughout the learning process. As a result, students are able to independently grasp and articulate concepts more effectively.

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Assistive Learning Technologies & Literacy Software from Kurzweil Education

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Math Manipulatives - Free

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Demonstrate key math concepts in your classroom using our new virtual manipulatives!

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Comparison between Panther Math and Math Mod

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