Various UDL Tools to Support All Students

Low Tech Tools

A visual schedule posted in a

classroom can support students
who need a visual representation
of a daily or weekly calendar. A
visual schedule can be a tool for
students of all ages. I am a
supporter of visual schedules
because they allow for students to
be able to plan their days or their
weeks in terms of homework and
even extracurricular activities
outside of a school environment.

Highlighters are an example of

a low-tech tool that students of
all ages. This tool supports
learners in terms of locating
and making notes of important
information. As a future
teacher, I will provide my
students with a class kit of
highlighters that they are
welcome to use in analyzing
information for lessons.

Visual posters and class rules

can be an important aspect
for the classroom
environment. Having your
class rules posted can allow
for students to be reminded
daily of their teacher’s
expectations. Visual class
rules are a tool that is useful
to students in all grades. I
will create my own class rules
and post these rules on a wall
as a friendly reminder of
what is expected behavioral
wise in my classroom.
 High Tech Tools
Computers inside of
classrooms are high tech
UDL tools that are useful for
students of all ages. This tool
supports students in terms of
research, homework,
studying, and even stress
relief. I am a supporter of
technology in the classroom
therefore I will harness the
power of computers in my
future classroom.

Smart Boards in a classroom

are another high tech UDL
tool without any age
discriminations. Smart
boards support learners by
creating a uniformed space
for lessons, participation,
and for instructional use. I
hope to be able to have the
privilege of having the
support of a smart board in
my class as I believe that they
are so important for any
curriculum being taught.

Another high tech UDL

tool is a text to speech
device. This device can be
a tool for students of all
ages who have trouble
speaking therefore they
use this tool to
communicate in a
classroom. I support this
tool for students who need
it because I believe in the
importance on
communication in a
classroom.
UDL Apps for Students

YouTube is a supportive UDL

tool for students of all ages.
YouTube can be used as an
alternative for lectures as it is
an app based around videos.
YouTube can be used in any
classroom setting for showing
videos about any topic or even
playing music while students
are working independently.

Google Doc’s is another

example of a UDL app that is
an app for students to be able
to create and submit
assignments. The targeted
audience for this app would be
for students who are in middle
school and above as this app is
a resource for students who
are technological advanced.
This app is great for teacher to
student communication
without being unprofessional.

Kahoot is a fun supportive app for

students' middle school and
higher ages to participate in
quizzes, reviews, and even games
that the teacher creates using a
website. This UDL tool allows for
visual and hands- on student
learners to be able to participate
in one synchronized lesson. I am a
strong believer in lesson delivery
alternatives and this app has
always been in my top 5 of
supportive and fun apps for
students.