UDL+ToolKit+Tech+Tool+Presentations

Remember the audience for your handout/presentation is fellow teachers, unfamiliar with the tool, that you are trying to convince to use this tool with students in their classroom - all students or specific students with different learning needs or styles. So, make it clear, descriptive, and concise. Also, be sure to use the information/materials provided on the website. If it provides a handout, include that as a possible tool a teacher could use. If it has suggestions for extensions or use at home, include that information in your write-up.

I would suggest the following organizational scheme:


 * Description**

Think three components of UDL: Multiple means of representation, student expression, and engagement! Think about the seven reading strategies we've discussed and/or writing strategies taught/practiced when students use this tool
 * What student needs this would address/how it supports students' learning** (planning, organization, lack of reading fluency, supports for comprehension, engagement and motivation, supporting the production of longer, richer documents or products to demonstrate knowledge)


 * Tools Available for User** - text-to-speech, coaches, planning tools, multimedia components such as audio or video support


 * Special Features -** think motivation and engagement as well as comprehension and production


 * Application to the classroom (specific assignments or projects)

Strong points and potential weaknesses**


 * Also be sure to include a sample product attached to your write-up**

Helpful sites to help you describe student needs and how technology can support literacy: [] [] [] [] [|www.literacymatters.org/TechAndLit.ppt] []