In this workshop, you'll learn how to use the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as a guide to help you integrate technology into the classroom.

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Resources:

• Video - What is UDL?
• Video - What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
• The UDL Guidelines from CAST
• ​Example of Choice Board

Technology Tools aligned to UDL:

Representation - Provide course content and resources in multiple formats

• Loom - screencasting tool
• Nearpod - interactive presentations
• Keynote - my favorite presentation tool
• Adobe Spark - create short videos
• WeVideo - create videos for students (similar to iMovie)
• iMovie - create videos for students
• Teaching Activities from Desmos - awesome interactive math lessons
• Virtual Math Manipulatives - these are really good
• Infographics - there are a lot of great infographics out there

Engagement - Use multiple strategies to engage learners and motivate participation

• Quizizz - quiz tool similar to Kahoot, but better in my opinion
• Floop - tool for providing feedback
  
• Google Docs, Slides, Sheets
  
• Google Jamboard - similar to Padlet; collaboration space
• Padlet - collaboration space
• Class Dojo - tracking tool
• Plickers - formative assessment tool
• Popplet - create concept maps

Action & Expression - Give learners different ways to demonstrate learning

• Choice Boards - I used Google Sites to create this page
• Adobe Spark - create short videos
• Canva - great tool for creating graphics, presentations, infographics
• Book Creator - have students create ebooks
• Piktochart - have students create infographics
• Loom - screencasting tool
• Keynote - my favorite presentation tool
• iMovie - create videos for students

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Kevin Smith
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​@KevinSmithSD