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Five-Year-Olds Pilot Their Own Project-Based Learning | Edutopia - 0 views

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    Five-year old students at the Auburn Early Education Center in Auburn, Arkansas take part in a theme-based curriculum that is grounded in authentic learning experiences. See low tech and high tech examples that Auburn teachers use to enhance the relevance of their lessons. Why UDL? The project-based curriculum at the Auburn Early Education Center generates authentic, real purposes for learning.
Patrick Black

Math Open Reference - 0 views

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    Math Open Reference represents geometry concepts visually as a way to complement text definitions and descriptions. Why UDL? Math Open Reference is organized into pages that highlight the critical features of geometry concepts. Topics are separated to clarify distinct features. Critical terms are linked directly to a glossary so as not to hinder the viewer based on lack of vocabulary knowledge.
Patrick Black

Webspiration: Online Visual Thinking Tool - 0 views

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    Use Webspiration to map out ideas, organize with outlines and collaborate online with teams or colleagues. Why UDL? Implementing Webspiration's array of visual thinking models into the classroom is an effective way to guide students' information processing.
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Windows to the Universe - 0 views

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    This interactive, educational website about our universe and planetary systems was created by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and is supported by NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF) among others. Why UDL? The glossary in "Windows to the Universe" is an excellent example of providing options that define vocabulary. Embedded links to the glossary give students immediate access to definitions of unfamiliar terms.
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Word AutoSummarize Tool - 0 views

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    The AutoSummarize feature in MS Word allows you to summarize a document and add visual structure. Why UDL? The AutoSummarize tool highlights the structural features of a document and is a great way to clarify structure to students.
Patrick Black

CAST Strategy Tutor - 0 views

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    Strategy Tutor is a web-based tool designed to support students and teachers doing reading and research on the internet. Why UDL? There are an array of scaffolds built into Strategy Tutor that support strategy development: support for evaluating information on the internet, support for evaluating search results, and more!
Patrick Black

Orangoo - Online Spell Check - 0 views

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    A free online spell checker that will spell check your text or website. Fast and accurate results are then emailed to you. This site can spell check in 27 languages. No software required. Why UDL? Spell checkers are a great example of a tool to support composition.
Patrick Black

Visuwords™ online graphical dictionary and thesaurus - 0 views

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    Visuwords is an online graphic dictionary and thesaurus that helps develop word knowledge. Word relationships are illustrated by the color and pattern of the link between words. Why UDL? Flexibility of color and contrast is a great example of customizing the display of information so that it is accessible to a broader range of users.
Patrick Black

How to Teach Math as a Social Activity | Edutopia - 0 views

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    atch this video for a great example of UDL in a classroom that requires no technology. A teacher in Anchorage, AK demonstrates his strategies for creating a collaborative environment for learning. Why UDL? Fostering collaboration and communication is an important UDL strategy. Watch students share ideas, practice discussion, provide constructive feedback, and work in groups.
Patrick Black

Applying Math Skills to a Real-World Problem | Edutopia - 0 views

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    Geometry students at Mountlake Terrace High School design a state of the art high school for 2050 in teams as a culminating project. Students receive guidance and feedback from a local architect who eventually judges the students' projects. Why UDL? Connecting learning to students' own lives is an important UDL strategy. Relevance, value, and authenticity are enhanced for these high school students by developing their math skills through a real world problem.
Patrick Black

Reader's Theater | Don Johnston Incorporated - 0 views

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    "This FREE implementation toolkit provides a lesson plan and supportive materials for you to design your own student self-advocacy learning model." Why UDL? Teaching students to become self-advocates is an effective way to develop their self-assessment skills.
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