Technology+Resources+and+UDL

Resources:
For students who are struggling with literacy, a text-to-voice tool called GhostReader transforms written text to a voice that reads the text, highlighting each word as it is spoken; not only that, it is possible to create an audio book with text by exporting the text to iTunes; students can read and listen at the same time. For a free 15-day trial, GhostReader can be downloaded at [].

Or they can use VoiceThread to create digital stories using drawings, or uploading photos or video, or share knowledge in a discussion, adding typed or recorded comments, at [|http://voicethread.com].

For English Language learners, students struggling with vocabulary, visual or kinesthetic learners, [|Visuwords] is a wonderful site, with flexible, almost-jelly-like word connections with pop-up definitions, color-coded parts of speech and connection type: it's a visual dictionary and thesaurus at the same time. Check it out!

Then there is Voki - a text-to-speech, or recording tool in which students can create avatars that express their ideas for them, like the one below:

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Another favorite of mine is [|Storybird.com] where students can explore the elements of plot and character, and create books using a wide variety of shared art.

These are just a few of the thousands of new ways to use technology to break down the barriers that many students face in education. Thousand of ways to ensure that all learners can be equipped to succeed.

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