I just discovered an amazing website that offers a variety of FREE technology resources for teachers to utilize in the classroom. Click here to view the site: http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/
The teacher who created this blog addresses many of the issues that I have experienced in attempting to incorporate technology into my UDL classroom; cost, unfamiliarity, unavailability. This website provides great tools for brainstorming, graphic organizing, literacy, writing, collaborating, research skills, and math, among a number of other topics. These technological tools can be used to meet a variety of learning needs and provide options for building skills and completing assignments. As a new teacher on a serious budget with little experience, I need as many free resources as I can get my hands on. I plan on using the digital graphic organizer tool "Popplet" and a multimedia storytelling tool this week in my literacy class!
Nina, I have to agree with you that the UDL tool kit is an amazing resource. As you said the website offers a variety of technology tools that are free. These resources are a key part of implementing UDL. UDL is about promoting learning for all students and assistive technology helps us to do that. The tools in the UDL tech tool kit can be used to eliminate frustration and help students realize their full potential!
ReplyDeleteNina, that UDL Toolkit is awesome! It not only explains what UDL is but it also gives educators for all levels and subject areas resources and tools that can be easily implemented into the classroom. I am excited to use this toolkit in my classroom!
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