Lori Cooney, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and technology specialist at Think College, recently delivered a webinar on the UDL Multiple Means of Representation framework as part of the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities project UDL ECHO®, supported by the ND Inclusive Model Pathways for College and Career Training Consortium (IMPCCT).
The presentation covered a range of topics including document accessibility, best practices for plain language, alt text, color contrast tools, effective note-taking strategies, text-to-speech applications, game-based assessments, and mind mapping. Lori demonstrated practical approaches to making content interactive and multimodal by incorporating visuals, multimedia, drawing tools, and participatory elements.
A highlight of the webinar was the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as Canva, ChatGPT, and ClaudeAI to address Multiple Means of Representation for IPSE programs, enabling students to learn and express themselves in innovative ways that meet their individual needs.
By providing customized learning, assessments, and materials tailored to individual students, the principles of UDL can help pave the way for student success.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.
Explore some of the useful resources shared in the webinar using these links:
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An interactive presentation tool for real-time polls, quizzes, word clouds, and Q&A, engaging audiences during presentations or lectures. |
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An online library providing accessible ebooks for print disabilities such as dyslexia, catering to individuals with reading challenges. |
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Tools developed by Benetech for making images, videos, and diagrams accessible using alt text and captions, specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. |
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A text-to-speech app that converts written content into spoken words. Easy to use and works across all platforms (e.g., iOS, Android, and desktop devices). Speechify offers a variety of voices and languages to choose from (supports customization options for font, speed, and volume). |
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A universal and visual language collection of free and available icons and images used to communicate ideas. |
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A platform for creating randomized interactive content like text adventures, stories, and mad libs. Users can build custom generators with variables and conditions to promote creativity, storytelling, and student engagement. |
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A game-based learning platform for creating interactive quizzes and assessments for increased engagement. |
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Online collaborative digital boards for sharing ideas, gathering feedback, and curating content. |
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A simple tool that simplifies text for students with different reading abilities, using techniques like replacing complex words and shortening sentences. It also includes interactive activities to promote comprehension and retention. |
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A cloud-based service used to transform images and text into professional-quality videos easily. |
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An online transcription platform that turns speech into text with speaker identification and summarizations. |
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A graphic design platform for creating visual content like posters, presentations, infographics, and more, known for its ease of use and wide range of templates. |
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Mind mapping software to visually organize and connect ideas, useful in brainstorming, project planning, and studying. |
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An interactive lesson platform with videos, quizzes, and activities that can be used in a remote or hybrid learning environment. |
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An AI chatbot that uses natural language processing to answer questions through conversations, providing personalized assistance with human-like responses. |
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An AI assistant thoughtfully designed by Anthropic to engage in harmless, honest, and helpful conversation. It utilizes self-supervision techniques and includes built-in safety measures to ensure reliable and well-balanced discussions (a.k.a., Constitutional AI). |