SETSIG UDL Playground

Brainstorming and mindmapping collaboratively on the web.

Allows a student to create a story-map for writing stories.

Online video editing.

Software for constructing and reflecting on diagrams of one's ideas

These graphic organizers can be used for instruction or assessment purposes. They can be adapted for your needs and re-saved. Examples are provided to demonstrate ways that the graphic organizers can be used to frame assessment tasks.

The place to get ideas for writing, practice the writing process, and learn the grammar tips and tricks that will make your writing shine.

"Welcome to SAM Animation: Stop-motion animation software for students and teachers. SAM Animation is user-friendly software designed specifically for students and teachers for classroom use. Designed with sustained input from teachers and students across the world, SAM Animation allows users to make stop-motion animations of whatever content they choose."

"Camera Mouse is a free program that enables you to control the mouse pointer on your computer screen just by moving your head. To use Camera Mouse you need a Windows 7, Vista, or XP computer and a webcam. "

rezi lets you bring your ideas into one space and see how they relate, helping you and your audience connect. Zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to see details - a bit like web-based maps that have changed how we navigate through map books.

FreeMind is a premier free mind-mapping software written in Java.

Mind mapping is the best way to understand and visualize something. You don't even have to explain it to someone else - explaining things to yourself is a powerful way to learn and understand. 

Exploratree is a free web resource where you can access a library of ready-made interactive thinking guides, print them, edit them or make your own. You can share them and work on them in groups too.

"Welcome parents and teachers to the Read with Me eBooks. This program is designed to be a fun way to develop your children's early literacy skills as you read story books with them. In the books For Children, you will find coaches, Pedro, Hali, and Monty who give ideas of how to talk with children about the books. In the books For Teachers and Parents, there is also another coach named Terry, who talks about literacy development and suggests fun activities to do with children. "

RecallPlus is software designed specifically for students who want to learn faster and improve their marks. RecallPlus goes beyond simple note-taking and organizing - it actually tests students on their notes so they can learn the information. RecallPlus is the only true study software because it is the only software that combines concept mapping of notes with testing

"Pacecar is an online reading tool, designed to help you read faster and with more focus. It masks the distracting elements on the page, giving you a reading window that follows your mouse. "

A free online spinner that allows choice re: spinner components. Data collection on spins is also possible

Great virtual simulations from replacing a hip to investing an accident scene. My favorite for years!

A teacher site that lets you build lessons using historical documents. Many ready to use activities available.

A repository of digital content for high school and post secondary.

Interactive historical adventures - Jamestown. As well as virtual tours.