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"Most timers have at least one thing in common: they display numbers as they count down. VisiTimer, however, does things a little differently. Instead of showing numbers, VisiTimer gradually reveals an image with a sweeping radial motion similar to the movement of the arm of a clock. It's a great choice both for kids and for adults who do better with visual representations than with numbers."

"The iPad offers tools for providing multiple means of representation as well as tools for students to have a variety of options to express their learning. Because it is such a cutting edge technology, it also has the added benefit of engaging students in learning. Simply put, it is a trendy and attractive tool - one that students desire to use. It has the power to be assistive without marking students look different when using it. If we can leverage this technology, the potential to support all students is tremendous."

"Timeline allows students to create a graphical representation of an event or process by displaying items sequentially along a line. Timelines can be organized by time of day, date, or event, and the tool allows users to create a label with short or long descriptive text"

A Visual Representation of Bloom's Taxonomic Hierarchy with a 21st Century Skills Frame. For the record...this is an implementation point, a discussion starter. Those of us that provide staff development around instructional technology have identified a need to share more than just tools with teachers. To evaluate them based on Bloom's Taxonomy is simply a way to connect the tools to those that would be identified with the Affective, Psychomotor, or Cognitive domains--specifically the Cognitive. The visual that you see here is the seed of discussion. There are other models in the section to the left called "Ideas for the Visual." I would hope that the critical analysis of what we've started here includes attention to the fact that we are building something from the ground up, starting conversations and collaborating around doing what's best for kids and teachers. This is a work in progress and will continue to evolve.

"Welcome to the SETSIG 2011 UDL Playground Resources Page! On these pages you will find a number of resources that you can use to help realize UDL in your classroom! We have worked hard to compile these resources but this is a LIVING list and anyone can add to it. In keeping with our theme of UDL, we are presenting multiple ways to access this list. The links below provide you different representations and different ways of engaging with these resources."

"A Visual Representation of Bloom's Taxonomic Hierarchy with a 21st Century Skills Frame."

visual and auditory representation of a Bach piece

"Enter your Lexile measure, select your interests, and find books you'd like to read! Whether you're reading for school or for pleasure, you can use this site to build a custom reading list on the subjects that interest you the most."

The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) with the mission of providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Currently posting 1,800 short video teaching targeted topics. We are complementing Salman's ever-growing library with user-paced exercises--developed as an open source project--allowing the Khan Academy to become the free classroom for the World.

7 Places & Ways to Find Copyright-friendly Images An article describing both familiar and not so familiar sites for free pictures.

"It's an online interactive English dictionary and thesaurus that helps you find the meanings of words and draw connections to associated words. You can easily see the meaning of each by simply placing the mouse cursor over it." Very similar to Visual Thesaurus, but a free resource.

"Batalugu.com was founded on the belief that anyone can create nicely written (possibly rhymed), beautifully illustrated and well designed, so that the printed version of your book will have the quality of a store bought children's book. If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, or have any children in your life, you would probably like to write and illustrate a unique story especially for them. You can also create books with them. The book you have created can be shared on line with everyone. Our friendly, easy to use on-line tools will help you create the books you wish to dedicate to your children. They will take you step by step as you write, rhyme, illustrate, design and print. Registration to our website, as well as the creation and sharing of your books online are FREE of charge."

The Google eBookstore is now open. Lots of public domain books. the visual display is good, with options of increasing font size and line spacing.

easy to use site to create and link to comics

a simple tool for creating animated text displays. The animated text displays you create with Wondersay can be embedded into a blog post or wiki page. To create an animated text display just type a few words then click the Wondersay This icon. If you don't like the display that is automatically generated you can customize the colors, fonts, and animation effects until you're satisfied with the display.

"All pictures on Ookaboo are available free under public domain or Creative Commons and can be used on web sites and for classwork and other creative projects. "

tutorial on how to use SchoolTube to access YouTube videos.

Visit the AIM Center website to find (and download in one document) the latest information on over 40 digital readers. Sources gathered include freeware, open source, and commercial products for use with digital content; including screen readers, text-to-speech programs, hand-held readers, hybrid devices, organization applications, and more. A description of each application or device with highlights of its features and capabilities, as well as links for obtaining additional information, is provided