An APP to Support

Universal Design for Learning Principles

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promote learning that is
flexible and provide
alternatives that adapt to
variations in learner needs,
styles, and preferences.
Multiple Means of:
Engagement,
Representation,
and
Action & Expression
 The “why” of learning
UDL Guidelines for
● tap into interest,
Multiple Means of ● offer appropriate
Engagement challenges,
● and increase
motivation
NearPod supports Engagement
● Use live-in-class or remotely
● Synchronously or
asynchronously
● Supports game-based
learning, interactive video, &
virtual reality
● Embed interactive links
● Offer student choice
 The “what” of learning
UDL Guidelines for
Provide various ways
Multiple Means of
for learners to acquire
Representation knowledge and
information
NearPod supports Representation

Create student choice and/or

personalized learning options.
Also:
● Provide links to explore
● interactive images & videos
● Audio and sensory representations
● Kinesthetic tasks or VR opportunities
 The “how” of learning
UDL Guidelines for
Multiple Means of Provide alternative
Action & ways to demonstrate
what is learned
Expression
NearPod supports Action & Expression
Teachers must create varied
opportunities for learning and
assessment within their
Nearpod lessons.

Nearpod has:
● Real-time formative assessments,
● progress monitoring & daily reports.
● (built-in) Accessibility features
Accessibility Features- Support & Accessing

Accessibility Overview Android Accessibility Overview

from Apple Support by Google Support
How to access Apple’s How to access Android
accessibility settings: accessibility settings:
Accessibility Features

SIGHT HEARING MOBILITY

● Display & Text ● Live Transcribe ● Switch Control &
● Zoom & Magnify ● Live Caption Switch Access
● VoiceOver & ● Subtitles & Caption ● Touch
Select to Speak ● Mono Audio ● Dictation
● Color Filters &
Color Correction
Resources
Baig, E. (2020, May 26). A guide to your smartphone and accessibility. Retrieved
February 17, 2021, from https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-
technology/info-2020/smartphone-accessibility.html
Cast. (2020, October 06). Universal design for learning guidelines version 2.2.
Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://udlguidelines.cast.org/
Nearpod. (n.d.). How Nearpod works. Retrieved February 20, 2021, from
https://nearpod.com/how-nearpod-works