Universal Design for Learning: 516 SP22 by Susan Finelli https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe Join the UDL collaborative board with ideas that would support your researched learner type (such as my example for students with visual impairments) as well as ALL learners. (Include your name) en-us 2021-03-07 13:48:39 UTC 2025-04-05 00:50:14 UTC hello@padlet.com REPRESENTATION finellisusan1 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569780 The ways information is presented.]]> 2021-03-07 13:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569780 EXPRESSION finellisusan1 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569781 Participation or demonstration of knowledge and skills.]]> 2021-03-07 13:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569781 ENGAGEMENT finellisusan1 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569783 How students are engaged and motivated.]]> 2021-03-07 13:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569783 Finelli-Genovese finellisusan1 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569785 VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
CoolSpeech converts digital text into spoken text with a variety of voices and saved as a WAV file.]]> 2021-03-07 13:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569785 Finelli-Genovese finellisusan1 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569786 VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Text-To-Speech within a Google Doc can assist with verbal & written responses.]]> 2021-03-07 13:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569786 Finelli-Genovese finellisusan1 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569787 VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Use auditory cues (like music) to transition between activities. ]]> 2021-03-07 13:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/1278569787 Kleem mariahk210 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2068396052 Hearing impaired- picture boards can allow students to communicate what they know, or this can be used for teachers to present on the board, so students can visualize what is being taught. ]]> 2022-02-27 19:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2068396052 Kleem mariahk210 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2068398950 iCommunicator is an online program that converts speech into text and a video with sign language. This can help students in the classroom who can't hear the teacher but this converts it into a sign language video for them. ]]> 2022-02-27 19:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2068398950 Kleem mariahk210 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2068414645 Hearing impaired-having a digital based "game" to increase engagement in the classroom will help boost confidence in hearing impaired, or other students with special needs. Choosing an appropriate platform that isn't too visually distracting, can beneficial.]]> 2022-02-27 19:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2068414645 Giesken kgiesken https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2071969967 Autism - AVAZ is a picture board that students can use to communicate by finding what they would like to say and pressing the button. This gives them their voice.]]> 2022-03-01 17:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2071969967 Giesken kgiesken https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2071989489 This website take the social stories into an interactive game to engage the students more. Gives the students not only auditory comprehension but also hands on learning.]]> 2022-03-01 17:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2071989489 Giesken kgiesken https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2071997204 Visual Timers are great for students to know exactly how long they will need to complete their work or how long an event will be happening. This helps them keep their schedule.]]> 2022-03-01 17:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2071997204 Doyle sdoyle212 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078141127 This website provides students fun games and hands on activities in order to promote language development.]]> 2022-03-04 15:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078141127 Doyle sdoyle212 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078153065 Students can practice reading along with listening and seeing picture clues. There is also a place to practice phonics in order to help build better speech patterns.]]> 2022-03-04 15:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078153065 Doyle sdoyle212 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078169401 This app allows students to work on their speech through watching and repeating, role playing and then listening to their progress. This app was created with the help of over 1000 speech therapists.]]> 2022-03-04 15:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078169401 Lappa mattlappa https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078699345 Different techniques for teaching students with ADHD (in this case, Social Studies), including breaking up lessons into smaller parts, working on vocabulary, etc.]]> 2022-03-04 22:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078699345 Lappa mattlappa https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078701375 Allows students who struggle with writing and typing the ability to create text through talking. This can also aid some students with dysgraphia.]]> 2022-03-04 22:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078701375 Lappa mattlappa https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078712091 A website that provides interactive Social Studies games for students that improve upon skills learned within the classroom. ]]> 2022-03-04 22:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078712091 Zahar https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078754398 The read-write extension on Google Chrome allows support for language learners with reading-based disabilities whose listening skills are often much stronger than their reading skills.]]> 2022-03-05 00:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078754398 Zahar https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078760940 For students with Dysgraphia and struggling to write, students can use their verbal ability to communicate and express their knowledge in a way that allows for students with writing struggles to still effectively and efficiently communicate to others and convey their ideas. ]]> 2022-03-05 00:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078760940 Zahar https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078768357 For students who have dysgraphia, students can receive feedback or leave voice comments/video comments when reading or listening to a text or doing a "worksheet" Kami allows any piece of paper to be uploaded in a .pdf and becomes interactive allowing students to truly engage with an activity in multiple modalities. ]]> 2022-03-05 00:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078768357 Unger unger138 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078822218 ODD - The use of Google Docs or Microsoft Word to complete written assignments will benefit students with ODD since poor handwriting is common.]]> 2022-03-05 02:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078822218 Unger unger138 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078827505 ODD - Lessons and homework grading can be performed through Screencastify so students with ODD can stop, start, and re-watch the video.  This allows the student to walk away and calm down without missing anything. Screencasting allows the teacher to mix visual aids with voice.]]> 2022-03-05 02:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078827505 Unger unger138 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078836633 ODD - Padlet is a great way to lay out multiple assignment types for students. Instead of assigning a written paper, give them choices that meet the criteria. Using an analysis of a major point in history as an example, you can allow students to choose between writing a paper, creating a skit, building a diorama, creating a video, etc. This allows a student with ODD to choose their preferred method of demonstrating knowledge. They can reference back to the Padlet for criteria, suggestions, and other information.]]> 2022-03-05 02:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2078836633 Layton slayton21 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2079269242 Dyslexia - Livescribe Pen
This pen offers students many learning benefits. The pen records images of the writing as it is happening. It will also record audio to pair along with the notes taken at that time. When loaded to the computer, the student can listen to and read over the notes.]]> 2022-03-05 16:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2079269242 Layton slayton21 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2079271483 Dyslexia - Mind Mapping
Students with dyslexia can benefit from the use of mind mapping to express their writing plan. Students do not need to write or read as many words when creating this type of plan.]]> 2022-03-05 16:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2079271483 Layton slayton21 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2079274622 Dyslexia - Kurzweil
This program was designed specifically for students with dyslexia. It offers many tools to support learning and studying for students of all ages. This would encourage students to engage in independent work and homework.]]> 2022-03-05 16:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2079274622 mariemccumber https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080128779 Create tactile graphics or resources for the students to access materials.]]> 2022-03-06 17:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080128779 mariemccumber https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080140871 An intervener is important with working with students who are deafblind. This ensures that the students are able to have access to the classroom environment and any discussions that are occurring.]]> 2022-03-06 18:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080140871 mariemccumber https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080147845 Because students with Usher Syndrome can vary greatly in their sensory loss, using a method specific to their needs is critical. Students should have an active voice in how they are able to complete their work in class. Utilizing computers can be the easiest way for these students to express themselves based on their individual needs.]]> 2022-03-06 18:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080147845 Steward https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080199658 Dyspraxia - Students with dyspraxia struggle with holding objects like a pencil or pen. These students would benefit from this speech to text google extension as opposed to typing or writing the old fashioned way!]]> 2022-03-06 19:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080199658 Steward https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080201687 Dyspraxia - All students benefit from monitoring their own progress to see how they are improving and holding themselves accountable. These free forms can be printed and written on, or saved online and typed into. They would work great from traditional learners as well as kids with dyspraxia.]]> 2022-03-06 19:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080201687 Steward https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080206168 Dyspraxia - Students with dyspraxia struggle with movements but will often need physical breaks to self regulate, just like all kids! This youtube channel offers a ton of video brain breaks, while some are physical, many are more mental based. Check it out!]]> 2022-03-06 19:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080206168 Rondinella cer46604 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080606725 Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Convert any digital text (online or files) into spoken text with a variety of voices and save as a WAV file. Supports students' engagement with text and boosts listening and reading comprehension. ]]> 2022-03-07 02:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080606725 Rondinella cer46604 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080621484 Use this web-based word processor to support writing planning and organization, transcription legibility and editing and revising. Planning is supported with outline templates containing content and procedure prompts or an outlining tool. Drafts can be auto-created from the outline. Editing and revising is supported with a spell check tool and a text-to-speech option. Being web-based, this program can be accessed from any computer having Internet access. Options for electronic peer review and feedback of written work are provided.]]> 2022-03-07 02:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080621484 Rondinella cer46604 https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080625754 2022-03-07 02:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2080625754 Alicia Smith-Kirk https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2091386742 These apps are incredible! you must look at the short video to see how Carrie and her husband (both who are blind) utilize technology such as "Be my eyes" and others to live a fully engaged life and help others to do the same!]]> 2022-03-12 05:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2091386742 Alicia Smith-Kirk https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2091391395 With the literacy challenges every state in the US faces today, it is important to look at Reading Interventions. This assistive technology provides a more accessible approach for individuals with a learning disability. This video highlights tools that can build learner confidence focusing on their strengths and close gaps working around their challenges.]]> 2022-03-12 05:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2091391395 Alicia Smith-Kirk https://padlet.com/finellisusan1/2xp0p1e9y6d7hqhe/wish/2091393365 This infographic calls out five accessibility features ALL learners should know.

1) Closed Captions
2) Speech
3) Safari Reader
4) Dictation
5) Quick Type and 3rd Party Keyboards

Bonus Tips
Struggling to see the screen? – make sure to check out the Vision section in the Accessibility Settings. You can Zoom in to magnify what is shown on the screen,  Invert Colors to enable a high contrast mode, make the text larger with Dynamic Text, and much more.

See the full article for more details and links.
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