Digital Tools:

Action & Expression

Tools for Physical Action

Voice Recognition Software

Voice to Text software assists learners by providing a non-tactile options for writing. Read & Write Gold is an application that provides speech to text support, as well as other effective tools to assist with communication. Some word processing programs, such as Google Docs, also have easy to access voice-to-text capabilities.

Adaptive Keyboard/ Mouse

For learners who may have challenges operating the standard keyboard or mouse that comes with a device, there are differentiated options that may help overcome these challenges. For a detailed description of some of the technologies that are available, click here.

Tools for Expression and Communication

The web-based tool easel.ly offers the opportunity to create infographics to represent thoughts and ideas. Users can combine text and images to express thinking in a visual manner.

Adobe Spark is a multimedia presentation tool that affords students the capability to present text, images, music and video, with a voice-over capability to illuminate and explain.

WeVideo allows learners to record and edit video for presentations. Learners who prefer to express with less text, and more moving images, and audio capabilities can flourish using this tool.

Screencastify is a Chrome extension that learners can use to record their screen, and it includes audio recording capabilities and editing tools, so users can communicate in multiple ways.

CAST UDL Book Builder is a web-based tool that allows learner to read, create, edit and share digital books.

Tools for Executive Functions

Tools for Organization

There are websites designed to help learners with the organizational skills that help during the learning process. The Learning Toolbox is one example that provides strategies and printable tools for students, teachers and parents to assist with organization and study skills.

Tools to Assist with Research Skills

Online tools such as the website CAST Strategy Tutor provide step-by-step instructions to assist learners with research and study skills.

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