This Slide set reviews the following free resources for educators: UDL Editions - http://udleditions.cast.org/ BookBuilder - http://bookbuilder.cast.org/ Science Writer - http://sciencewriter.cast.org TTS video; AIM Explorer - http://aim.cast.org/experience/training/explorer

1. Flexible Materials: UDL in the Classroom II EXPLORER

2. CAST’s UDL Editions

3. 7 Examples of Genres All with extensive reading supports

4. Reader Resources TextHelp Toolbar TextHelp Toolbar installed automatically Three levels of reading support are selectable Levels of support

5. Reader Resources Summary Activate background knowledge List of characters 5

6. Supported Texts Prompts Prompts for understanding 6

7. Supported Texts “Show button” Coaches that highlight relevant information in the text Coaches

8. Supported Texts Vocabulary support Vocabulary Support for unfamiliar words

9. Supported Texts Literary devices Explanations of literary devices

10. Supported Texts Author’s Craft Explorations of author’s craft

11. Supported Texts “Where’s Buck” in Chapter One? Use of web resources to anchor student understanding

12. Supported Texts Buck is right here! Use of Google Maps

13. Thanks To Thanks to Google, the Carnegie Foundation, TextHelp Systems

14. UDL Book Building: Creating accessible books with embedded learning supports New & Improved ! BookBuilder 3 http://bookbuilder.cast.org

15. Book Builder Home

16. Getting Started Background information on UDL

17. Getting Started Model books created in Book Builder

18. Getting Started Explore books built by other teachers and students

19. Getting Started Expert tips on book building

20. Getting Started Build your own books!

21. Create a Book Builder Account It’s FREE!

22. Create an account Account required to save and store books

23. Book Components TextHelp Toolbar Text Images Embedded Sound “Coach” support Multimedia Glossary

24. The UDL Coaches Pedro engages the affective and strategic networks by prompting readers to actively think about the text

25. The UDL Coaches Haliengages the strategic network by providing hints

26. The UDL Coaches Monty engages the recognition network by offering models of expert strategy use and think-alouds

27. Creating a Book

28. Creating a Book Choose title, grade level, content area, genre, orientation, & coaches Choose your coach, choose a name, and choose a language!

29. Customizing Coaches Refer to “Terry’s Tips” for guidance on how to use each coach What will your coach have to say?

30. Help with Book Creation Refer to “Tips and Resources” for expert guidance on book creation, content, & design

31. Publish! Book Builder runs on both PCs & Macs Book Builder books can be read online or downloaded Have fun!

32. Science Writer http://sciencewriter.cast.org

33. Report Writing in Science with UDL Supports and Scaffolds:

34. Create an Account Signing in creates a space to save and store your science report

35. Getting Started in Science Writer Select names for sections of your science report

36. Section title options: Research Question Introduction Methods Results Conclusion Default Hypothesis Thesis Procedures Results Discussion

37. Supports the Writing Process (Draft, Revise, & Edit)

38. Supports: Models & Think Alouds from Agents

39. Sentence Starters Break down into smaller sections

40. Checklists for revise and edit phases available with agent support Many options for text changes and formatting, Spell Check also available in each text box.

41. View your Project At any time, users may view the entire report Users may also print or email the report

42. Simple email window

43. Print Version Preview Window