Provide options for learning and collaborating
Use these tools and techniques to maximise learning for ākonga.
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Use digital tools for collaboration
Use digital tools for collaboration
Offer ākonga tools such as Google Docs that easily support 24/7 collaboration and timely feedback.
Customise their use to meet the individual needs and preferences of learners.
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Use tools and apps with built in supports
Use tools and apps with built in supports
Model how to use text-to-speech, dictation, glossaries and highlighters.
Closed Captions
Offer options for expression
Offer options for expression
Support success in assessments
Support success in assessments
Discuss with learners what support they need to demonstrate their understanding in tests and assessments.
Talk about:
- possible barriers created by the physical environment: unfamiliar layout of a room, lighting, temperature
- possible barriers created by the design of materials: cluttered presentation, hard-to-read diagrams, unclear layout, hard-copies only
- ways to manage time allocations such as using visual timers
- negotiating breaks and extra time
- managing anxiety through mindfulness, positive self-talk, and identifying solutions to anticipated problems prior to the assessment
- using digital technologies such as text-to-speech and predictive text or a reader-writer
- pre-teaching specific test skills, such as how to approach multiple choice questions.
Useful resources
Useful resources
Digital presentation ideas
This site provides many different innovative ways for learners to present their learning and ideas digitally.
Publisher: The Experiential Learning Depot
UDL Curriculum toolkit: Building Flexible, Customizable Learning Environments
This resource was developed to facilitate the creation of flexible UDL instructional materials. The Toolkit software enables any curriculum developer or researcher to design web-based curricula or interventions — from scratch, as well as to retrofit existing curricula into a UDL-supported, scaffolded learning environment for middle and high school students.
Publisher: CAST (2024)
Storybird
Storybird allows young writers to publish their stories using a variety of digital examples.
Publisher: Storybird
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Identify needs and how to provide supportShow suggestions for Identify needs and how to provide support
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Support self-regulation and positive behaviourShow suggestions for Support self-regulation and positive behaviour
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Helpful classroom strategies years 1-8Show suggestions for Helpful classroom strategies years 1-8
- Support participation and confidence
- Present information in different ways
- Support processing and organisation skills
- Provide options for learning and collaborating
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Helpful classroom strategies years 9-13Show suggestions for Helpful classroom strategies years 9-13
