Resource Guide by Debbie Sousa https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd For English learners and students with disabilities. en-us 2019-11-06 13:13:54 UTC 2026-02-04 05:44:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Powerpoints/ Uploaded “self made” videos uploaded to google classroom sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407407616
PowerPoints made on Google Docs can be shared to all students on google chrome and it is what I have used for years. Self-made videos or tutorials can also be uploaded to these PowerPoints so students can rewatch the lesson or parts of the lesson on their own time.


https://www.google.com/?client=safari

]]> 2019-11-06 13:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407407616 Google docs sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408169
This app promotes student engagement in and outside the classroom, as it allows students to share their documents with teachers and other students. It can be used for writing essays, completing assignments, projects with other students in the class so they can work collaboratively. This is a great resource for teachers to make sure that students are practicing and applying what they learn as well as building skills for working and learning from others ( a life skill), and at the same time, providing feedback to students. Principle three in the UDL framework is to provide multiple means of engagement, which is what almost all of these resources create for students. I have used this many times to ensure student engagement in the classroom.


https://www.google.com/?client=safari

]]> 2019-11-06 13:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408169 Seesaw sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408323
Cell phones are a big part of today’s students, so why not let them use them to express themselves? This Seesaw app allows students to take pictures, add text or audio commentary on an online journal. This app is similar to Google Docs because it can be shared with the teacher so they can view their learning process. An app like this helps teachers observe and monitor all students’ learning in the room. I am interested in using this resource with my class.


https://web.seesaw.me

]]> 2019-11-06 13:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408323 Padlet sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408467
I have used this while I was in school many times. This website creates an easy way to post, sort, and comment on students’ ideas. I have used these for projects and assignments and it works similar to a bulletin board but way better because you can attach audio, videos and images right from the internet. This allows for student expression, engagement and representation, which is what teachers try to aim for when choosing tools to help not only language learners but also the whole class. Principle 2 of the UDL framework is all about creating options for student’s expression and communication.


https://padlet.com

]]> 2019-11-06 13:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408467 Youtube sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408568
This is similar to Khan Academy but students need to be more careful as to what they watch because just about anyone can make a YouTube and explain something wrong. However, most of the time there are teachers going over many lessons that may help many students by targeting certain parts of the lesson that a teacher may miss in class. This works to differentiate instruction to those who need it.


https://www.youtube.com

]]> 2019-11-06 13:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408568 Khanacademy sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408707
This website is usually an excellent educational resource to most students.  Due to students’ different learning abilities, giving them another way to learn is essential. Sometimes students learn better, when content is both explained visually along with audio attached so this website has many videos with a huge range of content. Students can search up what they need more help on understanding and there is usually a video breaking down the content in different ways. Viewers can rewind, write down notes and rewatch them as many times as they want. The best thing about this source is that real educators or people with degrees make these videos.


https://www.khanacademy.org

]]> 2019-11-06 13:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408707 Quizlet sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408830
This is an amazing resource for students and teachers to create flashcards and quizzes. I have used this many times myself to make online flashcards and study them throughout the day on my phone. Quizlet also has an app that you can download on your phone that makes it easy to study on the go. Usually when you swipe left on a flashcard it is because you want to add it back into the mix of cards and when you swipe right it means you have mastered it. Making your own quizzes based off the flash cards is another very neat tool and helps maximize personalized learning.


https://quizlet.com

]]> 2019-11-06 13:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408830 Study.com sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408961
Study is a website that requires a membership but has many free lessons on it. This is similar to Khan Academy but has mini lessons of much more content that are specifically designed based on certain courses. I have used this to study for MTEL’s to serve as a guide to what I should focus on.


https://study.com

]]> 2019-11-06 13:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407408961 BrainPOP sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407409090
When I was in middle school, teachers used this website for almost every lesson, for math and science specifically. It was an amazing source with cartoons explaining the material that at our time, “boring” teachers were going over. It is a great tool to deepen students' understanding. There are ways to be interactive with the website too, like challenges, and quizzes for students to master their learning 


https://www.brainpop.com

]]> 2019-11-06 13:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407409090 Chromevox sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407409257
This is an amazing tool for students that need information presented in another way due to their limitations of sight. This resource is an extension to download onto google chrome so students can have their screens read to them. There are also many websites that allow books to be read to you as well as one resource that we have at our school called Sora. Especially for students with low vision or visually impaired, to access content. They can also pick the speed so whatever is on the screen is read to their flexibility.


https://soraapp.com/library/masslibma


http://www.chromevox.com

]]> 2019-11-06 13:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407409257 Kahoot sousadeb71 https://padlet.com/sousadeb71/vwsi8fu2ocd/wish/407409399
A website like this is a fun way to introduce material, test students, or review materials using their phones to answer the questions on the board. Students are able to answer questions during challenges or quizzes on their own time, in moderation, which allow these lessons to be more self-paced. This resource is also another great way to promote collaboration between students and teachers as teachers can group students with one laptop or phone each to answer in teams. Students are also able to create their own kahoots to deepen understanding


https://kahoot.com

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