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The TechMatrix is a powerful tool for finding educational and assistive technology products for students. Why UDL? Use the TechMatrix search engine as a resource to find the assistive technologies that provide options in the mode of physical action.

Better Living Through Technology offers online animation examples of the different switch scanning systems available. Why UDL? Switches offer an alternative method to provide students' input into a computer or other media.

Click-N-Type is an on-screen virtual keyboard designed for individuals who have difficulty typing on a physical computer keyboard. Why UDL? A virtual computer provides an alternative to a traditional keyboard to which some students with physical disabilities may not have access.

Animoto provides tools for making videos by using animation to pull together a series of images and combining with audio. Animoto videos or presentations are easy to publish and share. Why UDL? Making a video presentation by combining music and images is another creative way through which students can express their ideas.

ToonDoo is a website that allows users to generate their own comic strips. You can create your own characters by selecting basic traits from an extensive list. You can also upload your own images. ToonDoo also offers excellent community features such as voting, commenting, and sharing. Why UDL? Making comics is a creative way for students to express their ideas. With ToonDoo, students can share their comics with each other for collaboration on projects or feedback.

"This five-part series explores how one teacher designs, refines, and implements rubrics in a variety of subject areas." Why UDL? This series reveals how implementing rubrics in the classroom help to make the goals and the objectives of activities and assignments more explicit.

This teaching module explains how rubrics can make a positive impact in your classroom, discusses different types of rubrics, and offers tips on getting started. Why UDL? Rubrics are an effective strategy for heightening the salience of goals and objectives.