Flexible Materials:UDL in the Classroom II

EXPLORER

CAST’s UDL Editions

7 Examples of Genres

All with extensive reading supports

Reader Resources

TextHelp Toolbar installed automaticallyThree levels of reading support are selectable

TextHelp Toolbar

Levels of support

Reader ResourcesSummary

Activate background knowledge

List of characters

5

Supported Texts

Prompts for understanding

Prompts

6

Supported Texts

Coaches that highlight relevant information in the text

“Show button”

Coaches

Supported Texts

Vocabulary Support for unfamiliar words

Vocabulary support

Supported Texts

Explanations of literary devices

Literary devices

Supported Texts

Explorations of author’s craft

Author’s Craft

Supported Texts

Use of web resources to anchor student understanding

“Where’s Buck” in Chapter

One?

Supported Texts

Use of Google Maps

Buck is right here!

Thanks To

Thanks to Google, the Carnegie Foundation, TextHelp Systems

UDL Book Building:Creating accessible books with embedded learning supports

New & Improved !

BookBuilder 3

http://bookbuilder.cast.org

Book Builder Home

Getting Started Background information on

UDL

Getting Started

Model books created in

Book Builder

Getting Started

Explore books built by other teachers and

students

Getting Started

Expert tips on book building

Getting Started

Build your own books!

Create a Book Builder AccountIt’s FREE!

Create an accountAccount required to save and

store books

Book Components

Text

Images

“Coach” support

MultimediaGlossary

EmbeddedSound

TextHelpToolbar

The UDL CoachesPedro engages the

affective and strategic networks by prompting

readers to actively think about the text

The UDL Coaches

Hali engages the strategic network by providing hints

The UDL CoachesMonty engages the

recognition network by offering models of

expert strategy use and think-alouds

Creating a Book

Creating a BookChoose title, grade level, content

area, genre, orientation, & coaches Choose your coach,

choose a name, and choose a language!

Customizing CoachesRefer to “Terry’s

Tips” for guidance on how to use each coach

What will your coach have to say?

Help with Book CreationRefer to “Tips and Resources” for

expert guidance on book creation, content, & design

Publish!Book Builder runs on both PCs &

MacsBook Builder books can be read

online or downloadedHave fun!

Science Writer

http://sciencewriter.cast.org

Report Writing in Science with UDL Supports and Scaffolds:

Create an Account

Signing in creates a

space to save and store

your science report

Getting Started in Science Writer

Select names for sections

of your science report

Section title options:Research

QuestionIntroductionMethodsResults Conclusion

Default

HypothesisThesis ProceduresResultsDiscussion

Supports the Writing Process (Draft, Revise, & Edit)

Supports: Models &

Think Alouds from

Agents

Sentence Starters

Break down into

smaller sections

Checklists for revise and edit

phases available with agent support

Many options for text changes and formatting,

Spell Check also available in each text box.

View your Project At any time, users may view the

entire report

Users may also print or

email the report

Simple email window

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