a i technology resource guide organizer hernandez

A.I. Technology Resource Guide Organizer I.

PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION:

1. Provide options for perception Name of Resource

Link

Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.

https://www.powtoon.com/

Powtoon allows teachers to portray information in a new way. Teachers can create videos about any topic in any subject they desire. The videos can aid both audio and visual learners. The videos can also be accessed easily through student’s devices, making it a great learning tool. This fits under this principle because powtoon provides the same information in another way.

Infogr.am

https://infogr.am/

Infogr.am is another tool to represent information in a variety of ways. The site has templates that you can use or you can simply design one on your own. In your infogr.am you can put videos, pictures, and charts, reaching the needs of all learners. This fits under this principle because it presents information in another unique way.

Highlighter Tape

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Highlighter tape can be used to highlight key points of a text, which will benefit for students who have difficulty seeing the text. This fits under this principle because highlighter tape allows readers to visualize important information in a way that is easier for them.

Powtoon

2. Provide options for language, mathematical expressions, and symbols Name of Resource

Hungry Guppy

Link


Talking Calculator http://cte.jhu.edu/matchup/#p age5? cat1=1&cat2=1&atech=11

Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline. This app reinforces learning numbers and basic addition in a fun and engaging way. The app shows students how to add numbers in multiple ways and clarifies numbers 1-5. This aligns with the guideline because it provides another way for students to learn math concepts and can be used as a practice tool in the classroom. This calculator has bright colorful buttons that will appeal to young children, provides formulas, and speech answers making it a great tool to have in the classroom. This calculator allows for students with difficulties in

communicating to be able to communicate math expressions and symbols efficiently, making it another great form of representation.

Tagxedo

http://www.tagxedo.com/

Tagxedo is another means of representation for students turning words into a word cloud. The more often a word is used the bigger it will show up. The word clouds can make up various shapes and sizes. Information is displayed in a fun creative way using this website.

3. Provide options for comprehension Name of Resource

Link


https://rewordify.com/

The purpose of this UDL guideline is to make information into useable knowledge. This site simplifies texts that may be too difficult for students to comprehend. Students are still able to meet requirements but in a way that challenges students appropriately.

KWL chart

graphic organizer http://cte.jhu.edu/matchup/#p age5? cat1=4&cat2=0&atech=5

A graphic organizer helps students comprehension by allowing students to organize their knowledge. The chart also engages students in critical thinking by making students think of what they already know, want to know, and finally what they have learned. This fits under this principle because it allows students to make sense of their own learning and further their understanding.

Word Walls

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Many teachers in primary grades use a word wall as a tool to help with student comprehension. Word walls are an interactive board that display words that are continuously used or seen in the classroom. They improve students reading, writing, and vocabulary. Students can quickly look to the wall to recall previous information. This falls under this principle because is is a tool easily accessible for students to acquire and use knowledge.

Rewordify

II.

PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS FOR ACTION AND EXPRESSION:

4. Provide options for physical action Name of Resource

Link


Pencil Grips


A pencil grip helps students with their fine motor skills when writing. This fits under this principle because a pencil grip is a kind of support that allows students to practice handwriting and still be involved in the classroom. If students were unable to use this in the classroom then their handwriting would be affected.

Slant Boards


A slant board has a flat surface that is angled to promote good handwriting. The board often has clips on it to hold pieces of paper in place. The board can be angled to help students type up written responses onto their devices.. This fits under this principle because a slant board is an assistive technology that students can use in the classroom to improve writing.

http://www.cameramouse.org/

This is a program that allows students to control the mouse pointer on a windows computer by moving their head. Students who may lack hand movement or have difficulty with fine motor skills can simply move their head to navigate the web. This falls under this principle because it allows students to interact in an activity that they may have difficulty with.

Camera Mouse

5. Provide options for expression and communication Name of Resource

Padlet

Voicethread

Book Builder

Link


https://padlet.com/

Padlet allows students and teachers to collaborate, reflect, and share on a safe site. Students can anonymously respond to questions making some students feel more comfortable. This fits under this principle because it provides learners with a different way to express what they know.

https://voicethread.com/

Voice Thread can be used by teachers and students to give a verbal explanation of their work. Students who may have difficulty writing down their thoughts can now verbally give responses to assignments. This falls under this principle because all students are given an equal opportunity to express knowledge and ideas.

bookbuilder.cast.org

This site allows for students to create, share, publish, and read digital books, meeting the needs of all learners in the classroom. This fits this principle because book builder can read stories to student who may struggle with reading and can aid in composing stories for students who may have difficulty with writing. The site is easily accessible on student’s devices making it a perfect tool for the classroom.

6. Provide options for executive functions Name of Resource

Link

Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline. Rubistar is a site that allows teachers to create and share rubrics. Rubrics allow students to evaluate their work and monitor their progress. Students are able to look at a rubric and make sure they meet the standards and goals of assignments. This fits this principle because rubrics help students reach goals.

Rubistar

rubistar.4teachers.org/

Google Calendar

Google calendar can allow students to monitor and keep track of important dates that assignments are due. The calendar will help students stay https://www.google.com/calend organized, promoting long-term goal setting. Students and teachers can use ar the calendar together so expectations are clear.. This falls under this principle because the calendar helps students with planning.

Page Holders

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Teachers can motivate students while reading by strategically placing a page holder to a certain place in the book. The set page is the goal for a student to reach each time he/she may read. The teacher and student together can devise a plan for the student to reach their goal. This falls under this principle because the page holder will aid students in meeting and setting goals.

III. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS FOR ENGAGEMENT: 7. Provide options for recruiting interest Name of Resource

GoNoodle

Edmodo

Link


https://www.gonoodle.com/

This website is a fun interactive site for students to dance and sing along to. Videos can be used as brain breaks or as informational videos. Teachers can use this website as a brain break so students can release some of their energy to then concentrate on working hard. This fits under this principle because it engages learners in alternative ways.

https://www.edmodo.com/

On edmodo teachers can post discussions, take polls, and award badges to create different options to motivate and engage students. This fits under this principle because the variety of tools on edmodo will engage and spark an interest in all learners.

8. Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence Name of Resource

Class Dojo

TodaysMeet

Link


https://www.classdojo.com/

Many classrooms already use this tool. Class Dojo allows teachers to award students with dojo points when they reach goals and behave properly. The app also allows the class to collaboratively earn dojo points. Students are then made aware of expectations and will monitor their behaviors. This falls under this principle because the points motivate students to pay attention and work hard in the classroom.

https://todaysmeet.com/

TodaysMeet is an online tool that allows teachers and students to connect in the classroom. Students can ask questions, make comments or concerns, and collaborate with others in the room. This falls under this principle because TodaysMeet fosters collaboration and community which is essential in sustaining effort and persistence.

9. Provide options for self-regulation Name of Resource

Fidget Spinner

Flashing Timer

Link



Students can use the fidget to help them concentrate and improve their focus. The fidgets purpose is to improve attention without distracting students from the task at hand. Fidgets can be given to students anytime throughout the day. This fits under this principle because a fidget will help keep students engaged so they are able to complete their work.


Students who have difficulty regulating time can set a timer for themselves while working and manage their own time. The timer can be used for individual, group, or whole class instruction. Timers can be downloaded as apps and displayed on student’s devices or on the SMART board for the whole class. The timer will keep students motivated and engaged since they know how much time they have.

Growth Mindset Poster

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Teachers can display a growth mindset calendar in their classroom to promote a positive learning environment in the classroom. The poster can be used to help students maintain a positive outlook on learning while keeping students motivated in the classroom. This falls under this principle because the poster promotes expectations and motivates students.

a i technology resource guide organizer hernandez

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