Using Apps to Help All Learners

Hello again!

Since the goal of UDL is to provide multiple means of representation, action, expression and engagement, technology seems to be the perfect complementary resource to support this style of classroom. And while technology is not the magic solution to supporting a UDL classroom environment, there are numerous programs and websites that can sure help! Here are a few good examples that I’ve encountered so far!

-GZ

iPad Apps:

• Math Fight: Practicing different representations of numbers and operations.

• Prankster Planet: Engage in multiple physical and math activities to complete challenges.

• Adobe Voice: Create multimedia presentations using voice, sound, pictures and video.

• iMovie: Create and edit HD videos.

• Pop Flux: Game to get active and practice fine motor skills.

• Tune Train: Make your own music!

iPad & Android Compatible:

• Socrative: Cooperative assessment between teachers and students.

• Comic Life: Create comics by taking pictures and adding text.

• Kids Doodle: Digital drawing and painting app.

• Book Creator: Self explanatory :)

Additional Websites:

• Genki English: http://genkienglish.net/teaching/welcome/

• Supporting EAL learners through games and activities

• Wonderopolis: http://wonderopolis.org/

• Child friendly search engine for those “I wonder” questions. Perfect for supporting inquiry research!