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Technology Resource Guide Organizer

By, Naomi Drehmer

I. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION:

1. Provide options for perception

Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource

This is a text to speech (TTP) program that will read a text out loud.
Simply download or type the text into the software. This provides
multiple means of representation and gives options of perception
when it reads the given text out loud. It has several features to
Balabolka http://www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm enhance the options of perception. It allows you to adjust the pitch
of the animated voice, and adjust the rate of speed that the voice
will read at. This is good for students who need help with phonemic
awareness and have trouble hearing the different sounds within a
word.

This is an online converter that will convert a text into what it would
look like in braille. Providing information and texts to students who
are blind is important and this tool can be used to provide multiple
Youve Got
http://pbskids.org/arthur/print/braille/ means of representation and perception of a given text. The
Braille
teacher can simply type into the text box, and the braille lettering
will show. The teacher can use this information to construct a
braille book or text and give it to a student who might need it.

This website provides video links to people who are signing stories.
The signs are accompanied by pictures as well as words. This is a
good alternative representation for students who are learning to
Signed
http://www.signedstories.com/apps read sign language and/or English words. It provides a visual option
Stories
of perception and makes learning accessible to a variety of different
students. The teacher can play this to her class and both the deaf
and hearing students can follow along.
2. Provide options for language, mathematical expressions, and symbols

Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource

Math.com has a free, online glossary of all the mathematic terms. It

sorts the terms in alphabetical order and provides a definition of
each term, and explains what it means. This tool can be used to
provide multiple means of representation, provides options for
Math
http://www.math.com/school/glossary/glossin language and options for mathematical expression. It can be given
Terminology
dex.html to students who are learning to solve mathematical word problems
Glossary
and can be used as a reference to discover and decode unknown
mathematical terms. If students come to a term they do not know
they can go to this glossary, look it up and determine what the
word problem is asking them to do.

This is a link to ideas of how teachers can incorporate math

manipulatives into lessons and activities, more specifically
Cuisenaire rods. This will help teachers present key math concepts
in an alternative, visual way. They will be used to represent
Cuisenaire http://www.hand2mind.com/resources/glossar numbers and relationships between the value and integer. They can
rods y-of-hands-on-manipulatives/cuisenaire-rods be used to develop such ideas in a wide variety of hands-on ways.
This link shows the different ways in which these manipulatives can
be incorporated into and enhance curriculum. They therefore
provide multiple representations of mathematical expressions and
symbols.

Shahi is an online website that provides definitions to any given

word, as well as direct images that relate to that word. Simply type
the word you wish to define into the text box, and a definition will
appear along with examples of that word in a sentence, synonyms
Shahi http://blachan.com/shahi/
to that word, and pictures that represent that word. This provides
students with an alternative and visual way to define a word they
dont know. It also provides options to use that language and
vocabulary in a variety of different ways.
3. Provide options for comprehension

Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource

This website allows you to simply the words within in a text. Simply
plug in the words you wish to reword, and submit it on this website.
This will simplify the difficult words in a given text to make
comprehension easier. This can also help teachers teach new words
and improve their students vocabulary, it can help save them time
finding equivalent texts according to a particular childs reading
Re-wordify https://rewordify.com/ level, and will help improve the overall reading and learning
outcomes. The words that this website reworded become
highlighted and can be clicked on to hear the original word read
aloud. This website also provides definitions for these words. By
rewording a text into a simpler form, students are engaged in an
alternative means of representation and are more likely to
comprehend any given text.

The Google translate app has an instant translator option. While

using the app, simply take a picture of any unknown text and the
app will translate it into a desired language. This app is good for
Google
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google- students to have if they are English language learners. When the
Translate
translate/id414706506?mt=8 goal of the lesson is comprehension, and not vocabulary, the
App
teacher can instruct ELLs to use this app to translate any text that
they might not be able to read. When translating the words within a
text, this app provides additional means of representation.

II. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS FOR ACTION AND EXPRESSION:

4. Provide options for physical action

 Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wallame-
WallaMe
hide-messages-in-real/id963058537?mt=8
This app allows its users to walk around and write messages in the
virtual world. It uses the front camera on any device to scan the
area for messages. Messages can only be read if the camera is
opened on this app and it pointed in a certain location in a certain
area. This app can be used in the classroom to take students on a
scavenger hunt for learning. The teacher can write messages or
problems on this app and post them around the school. This way
the students are asked to physically walk around to get all the
problems they are supposed to answer. The teacher can make it
into a game, having students compete to see who can find and
solve the most problems. The messages written can then later be
deleted or changed for a new problem. This gets the students up
and moving and allows them to participate in a physical activity
while they are learning. This is an engaging alternative to simply
just sitting and answering problems on a worksheet.

GoNoodle is a website and an app that has a variety of videos that

model physical activities and provide opportunities for the viewers
to interact. The teacher can use a GoNoodle activity to give the
students a brain break, or a break to get up and move around. It
can also be used to destress the students, redirect attention briefly,
GoNoodle https://www.gonoodle.com/
then used to get them refocused on the task/activity. It can also be
used as an incentive for good behavior. Children view this as a
game and a fun activity so giving them the option to participate in
a GoNoodle activity can be a good way to provide positive
reinforcement and give multiple means of action.

5. Provide options for expression and communication

 Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource

This is a website that acts like a poster board where you can post
pictures and sticky notes. This can be used in the classroom as an
assessment tool or question board. The teacher can ask or instruct
students to post 1 question they have about a particular content, or
something they feel they need to review more. It provides
additional means for action when students can anonymously post
Lino http://en.linoit.com/
and ask the teachers questions. It can also be used to organize
student responses to questions the teacher could ask. The teacher
could look at the answers at a glance and determine the students
level of knowledge as a whole class. Therefore this is a tool that
provides options for expression and communication between
teachers and students.

This is a video creating tool that allows you to add clips from songs,
videos and texts all into one multimedia presentation. This toll can
be used by students to create a presentation where they express
Animoto https://animoto.com/ and communicate content they learned. Teachers can give students
a topic to research and the students can put together a video
where they demonstrate their knowledge of that content in a visual
way. This provides multiple means of both action and expression.

This is an online tool that allows you to check your spelling and
grammar with step by step guides to editing. This website provides
scaffolder instructions on how to properly edit an essay or
sentence. This will help students understand the components of
Grammar
http://www.grammarcheck.net/ revision and what it means to be grammatically correct. It is also
Check
useful for a quick check for students to use when grammar is not
the main focus of the lesson. Students can use this tool as an
option for expression when communicating errors in their own
writing.

Glogster http://edu.glogster.com/ Glogster is a tool that students can use to convey and
communicate their knowledge of a topic. Glogster allows students
to be creative as they create interactive posters. They can do this
in groups or individually depending on the assignment. Teachers
can use their creatures as a form of assessment on their knowledge
 of a topic. There are a variety of templates set up that the students
can choose from, or there is an option to create their own. Teachers
too can use this tool to present material to students in an
alternative way. With the variety of template this tool has to offer
students are given multiple opportunities to express and share
knowledge.

6. Provide options for executive functions

Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource

Webspiration http://www.mywebspiration.com/
Use this web generating tool to map out ideas and concepts.
Teachers can use this tool to display, organize and generate ideas
with students. Simply download the software and create a web. The
teacher can project the web on the screen for everyone to see, and
hold a discussion about ideas. This can be used for a variety of
content areas in a variety of ways. It can be used to teach students
about the food web, where students collectively review the
different animals in the food web and how the connect. It can also
be used to collaborate on extra time activities where students give
ideas as to what they want more of. It can be used to organize
ideas and later revisited by the teacher. This provides multiple
means for alternative options where students participate and
engage in their own learning.

This is an online web browser that organizes and sorts information

for you. It can be used to teach students how to efficiently research
and gather information. Students can go on to this site to research
Strategy information on topics and store any found information. It is an
http://cst.cast.org/cst/auth-login
Tutor alternative option to strategy development and is helpful for
students who are learning how to research on their own. Therefore,
this tool is used as an alternative means of action and provides
options for executive functioning.
 III. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS FOR ENGAGEMENT:

7. Provide options for recruiting interest

Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource

This is an app that allows you to make a poll and vote on choices.
This can be used in the classroom to gain input on student interest
PollEverywhe
https://www.polleverywhere.com/how-it-works in an anonymous way. This app allows for multiple means of
re
engagement when students can vote on the various options that
are given to them that they will like to engage in the most.

This tool allows students to choose from a large variety of books to

read from. It allows you to read books online, through a device, and
quizzes you on elements in the story. At the end of the quiz you win
points that go towards a prize. This provides multiple means for
Book engagement and gives students many options to find a book that
http://www.bookadventure.com/Home.aspx
Adventure they really are interested in reading. Teachers can use this website
to collect votes of books the students would most like to have
bought in the classroom. Teachers can register for an account and
have unlimited access to the books on the site. This is a great way
to learn about student interest.

When the goal of the lesson is to write, teachers can instruct

students to download this app and choose a writing prompt that is
interesting to them. This would be good for daily writing
assignments when the topic of interest does not matter and the
Writing
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/writing- main focus is writing practice. This app can assist students in
Prompts for
prompts-for-kids/id533233202 writing on a topic that is most interesting to them. By giving
kids
students multiple writing prompts, teachers are able to provide
multiple means for engagement and recruit student interest. All
you need to do is tap the screen, pick a situation and a character,
setting and object. A writing prompt will automatically generate.
8. Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence

Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource

ClassDojo is a website/app that allows teachers to either positively

or negatively monitor student success/behavior. Teachers can
create a little creature or character to represent each student, or
students can create them themselves. The teacher can then keep
tabs on who is staying on task and who isnt. The teacher can pull
up the app and click on the characters to award students points for
sustaining effort, and staying on task. The teacher can motivate the
ClassDojo https://www.classdojo.com/about/
students to remain on task by offering them positive incentives if
they reach a certain number of points at the end of the week. The
student will then have additional motivation to do their work and
will be on their best behavior in hopes of earning Dojo points. This
provides additional motivation for students and will help keep them
engaged. This is an example of an alternative means of keeping
students engaged.

This is a website where you can select from a large variety of

template to make different games, quizzes and diagrams. Teachers
can design review games to engage students in multiple ways.
Teachers can instruct students to use one of the templates to
Class Tools http://www.classtools.net/ display knowledge on a particular fact. This gives students options
on the way in which they show what they know, and allows the
teacher to assess them in a fun and engaging way. The templates
range in complexity and teachers can modify directions and limit
options depending on student capability.

Rubric https://www.teachervision.com/lesson- This link leads to a variety of rubric examples and templates
Templates planning/rubric teachers can modify and edit to better fit their needs. Giving
students rubrics allows them to understand what the assignment is
supposed to look like and what is expected of them. Students then
have multiple ways to monitor their own success and sustain their
efforts. Teachers can use rubrics to make learning goals and
 objectives more known to the students.

9. Provide options for self-regulation

Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource

This is an online tool that can be used to make checklists. The

teacher can create a checklist with her class, highlighting learning
goals and objectives. It can be used every day for daily tasks or for
unit goal setting. The teacher can use it to scaffold learning
outcomes and steps towards the overall unit goal. It provides
additional means for engagement and gives students options for
Forgett https://www.forgett.com/
self-regulation. The teacher can give each student a printed out
checklist to keep taped on their desk, or in their work
folder/notebook. This way students can see how far theyve come
and where they need to be by a certain point in time. It can be
modified to set time frames and limits on such goals and objectives
to help students stay on task while also going at their own pace.

This is a website that has a variety of worksheets that can be given

http://worksheetplace.com/index.php?
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to students. This link in particular gives a set of goal setting
worksheets students can fill out on their own. Students can use
them to organize their goals and self regulate the ways in which
they achieve them. Its important for students to set their own
goals that way they are more likely to strive to achieve them. Using
one of these worksheets, students can monitor their personal
success and find internal motivation to achieve.

Learning https://www.interactivelearningdiary.co.uk/ This is an app that allows teachers to keep track and record
Diary information of each individual learner within the classroom.
Teachers, parents and students can monitor and observe the
learning development of each child. Students can log in their own
data based on how they did on tests and what concepts they have
partial, acceptable, and advanced knowledge in. This way students
can rate themselves and self-monitor their own success. This will
help them see how far they have come in their educational career
and set higher goals for themselves as far as where they would like
to be in the future.