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Below are live links to the digital tools that support learners who vary.

Edpuzzle

Edpuzzle allows both teachers and students to customize online videos in ways that encourage more active learning. Teachers can design a more engaging and learner-centric experience by choosing or creating videos with voice-overs, interactive quizzes and audio notes.

Facilitator Version

Includes Google Slides, audio support, notes, and options for closed-caption.

Self-paced Version

Guided interactive experience with audio. You will be asked to sign in to the facilitation tool using Google.

Padlet & AnswerGarden

Padlet and AnswerGarden provide options for students and teachers to record, share, and organize their ideas.

Facilitator Version

Includes Google Slides, audio support, notes, and options for closed-caption.

Self-paced Version

Guided interactive experience with audio. You will be asked to sign in to the facilitation tool using Google.

Jamboard

Jamboard is a digital whiteboard that offers a rich collaborative experience for teams and classrooms. Everybody can collaborate on the jam anytime from anywhere. Jamboard integrates easily with Google Drive, allowing students to add files to their Jamboard and save boards to their own Drive.

Facilitator Version

Includes Google Slides, audio support, notes, and options for closed-caption.

Self-paced Version

Guided interactive experience with audio. You will be asked to sign in to the facilitation tool using Google.

Flipgrid

Flipgrid is a simple, free and accessible video discussion experience for pre-K to Ph.D. educators, learners, and families. Flipgrid amplifies student voice and empowers learners of all ages to engage and share using the power of video.

Facilitator Version

Includes Google Slides, audio support, notes, and options for closed-caption.

Self-paced Version

Guided interactive experience with audio. You will be asked to sign in to the facilitation tool using Google.

Flipgrid 2.0

Learn about the addtiional features of Flipgrid! Flipgrid is a simple, free and accessible video discussion experience for pre-K to Ph.D. educators, learners, and families, Flipgrid amplifies student voice and empowers learners of all ages to engage and share using the power of video.

Flipgrid 2.0

Includes Google Slides, audio support, notes, and options for closed-caption.

Self-paced Version

Guided interactive experience with audio. You will be asked to sign in to the facilitation tool using Google.

Hyperdocs and Choice Boards

HyperDocs are digital lesson plans that are designed by teachers and given to students. They provide access for students to all content and learning in one organized digital space. HyperDocs shift instruction by giving students the content to explore before direct instruction, and by asking students to apply their learning using the 4 C’s: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. (Hyperdocs.co)

Facilitator Version

Includes Google Slides, audio support, notes, and options for closed-caption.

Self-paced Version

Guided interactive experience with audio. You will be asked to sign in to the facilitation tool using Google.

Creating Community with Google Suite Apps for Education

The importance of creating community in UDL classrooms, educators help students embrace their individual strengths and foster collaboration and community to ensure that all students work together, motivate each other and build integrative thinking skills. Learn how to use Google Suite Apps for Education to build a supportive classroom culture.

Facilitator Version

Includes Google Slides, audio support, notes, and options for closed-caption.

Self-paced Version

Guided interactive experience with audio. You will be asked to sign in to the facilitation tool using Google.

Google Slides with Audio

Adding audio to Google Slides presentations creates many opportunities for learners and teachers. With a few easy steps, a simple Google Slides presentation can be transformed to a powerful learning tool to both share what students know and for teachers to provide additional support.

Facilitator Version

Includes Google Slides, audio support, notes, and options for closed-caption.

Self-paced Version

Guided interactive experience with audio. You will be asked to sign in to the facilitation tool using Google.

Screencasting

Teachers can record themselves to create a flipped classroom, explain difficult concepts, recap the day's main objectives, demonstrate an idea, or give students audio or video feedback on their work. They can communicate with parents as well, explaining procedures or bringing a personal touch to the traditional classroom newsletter. Students can use screencasts to demonstrate what they've learned or how they solved a problem, give presentations, catch up their absent peers, make and read ebooks, or practice reading aloud in a foreign-language class. (CommonSenseMedia.org)

Facilitator Version

Includes Google Slides, audio support, notes, and options for closed-caption.

Self-paced Version

Guided interactive experience with audio. You will be asked to sign in to the facilitation tool using Google.