Solutions for Universal Design for Learning
Supporting the UDL framework with technology for every student.
What is UDL?
Universal design for learning is defined by CAST as, “a framework to improve and optimise teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.” The UDL approach to teaching minimises barriers and maximises outcomes for all learners. It begins with the foundational understanding that every learner is highly variable. In any classroom or learning environment, you can expect that there will be a wide range of interests, background experiences, and skills.
Texthelp tools are designed with UDL at their core. The tools allow learners choice in the way they access and engage with educational content as well as variations in how they demonstrate mastery and understanding.
Multiple means of engagement
When we talk about engagement in education, we are focused on providing learners with multiple ways to access and interact with content. This could include using pictures, audio, video, or text; providing multiple levels of difficulty; or offering different tasks that appeal to different learning needs.
Texthelp tools provide learners with an array of methods to find relevance in their learning and allow them to persist when learning is challenging.
Read&Write
Orbitnote
Equatio
Multiple means of representation
The Representation principle in the UDL framework makes sure that learners can learn and use information in lots of different ways. This might mean using different ways to show information, like listening, looking, or doing things. It could also mean using pictures or short sentences to help remember important ideas after each lesson.
Texthelp tools provide many ways to present educational content, from imagery, through to hearing content read aloud.
Read&Write
OrbitNote
Equatio
Multiple means of action and expression
The Action and Expression principle lets learners show what they know and can do in lots of different ways. They can use different tools to make meaning and show they're really good at something. This could be talking in front of the class, writing stories, making cool projects on the computer, or working together with others.
With Texthelp tools, learners can choose how they demonstrate their mastery of a topic.
Read&Write
OrbitNote
Equatio
You can see more on how Read&Write and Equatio can help you incorporate the UDL framework on the pages below.
What our customers say
"Read&Write an easy to use UDL solution. Read&Write is our district wide accessibility solution. The product works for us for testing accommodations and as a universal accessibility tool. Students also benefit from the dictionary and vocabulary tools as well as the ability to collect highlights."
"Every math teacher and advanced science teacher can use Equatio to make their work math-friendly. The tool is great for embedding math into Google Forms, Docs, and Slides. It's a great way to streamline teacher work. This intuitive tool offers multiple input methods (including speech-to-text) for accessibility, while streamlining workflows and saving teachers valuable time."
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What our customers say
“It is far easier to create interesting and engaging maths resources using Equatio. This helps students to be more involved and helps them respond to maths using various tools.”