Present information, content, and materials in different ways to support understanding
Presenting information in different ways leads to understanding
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Support variability
Support variability
No single medium works for every learner, nor does it for every subject....To promote understanding of information, concepts, relationships, and ideas, it is critical to provide multiple ways for learners to approach them.
David Rose
Select flexible learning materials
Select flexible learning materials
The digital Ready to Read series provide a range of options to support access to the text, including NZSL and text-to-speech.
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Increase accessibility of content
Increase accessibility of content
Discuss with the student what will support their access to information.
Build the suggestions into your teaching practice.
- Provide enlarged photocopied versions of printed materials.
- Create clear, uncluttered materials.
- Use high-contrast colours for whiteboard pens, text and graphics on slides. Avoid pastel colours and grey tones on printed and online materials.
- Set out board work in a clear, consistent format with good contrast, using columns, grouping information and clear, large writing.
- Use visual tools to highlight information such as key words and new vocabulary.
- Incorporate markers, such as fluorescent stickers, to help navigate to certain places or questions in workbooks.
Utilise digital materials
Utilise digital materials
Encourage students to adjust materials to suit their needs and preferences.
Introduce accessibility features, including how to change the contrast or font size or turn on text-to-speech.
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Use closed captions
Use closed captions
Viewing videos with closed captions provides support for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, learning a second langauge, or need support with comprehension.
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Useful resources
Useful resources
Representation
This series of pages lists free tools, with details about each option. Use them for inspiration as you seek to increase the number of ways information is represented.
Publisher: British Columbia Ministry of Education
Multiple means of representation – Professional development resource
An online resource from CAST introducing the UDL principle of Representation.
Publisher: CAST
UDL Guideline One: Options for perception
A video with supported activities to explore different ways to support understanding and access information.
Publisher: UDL for teachers
Next steps
More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Reduce barriers for year 1-8 students”:
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How to use this site
Guide to Index of the guide: Curriculum accessibility
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Strategies for action:
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Reduce barriers for year 1 to 8 studentsShow suggestions for Reduce barriers for year 1 to 8 students
- Partner with ākonga
- Increase participation and build confidence
- Present information in different ways
- Develop processing and organising skills
- Provide options to create, learn, and share
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Reduce barriers for year 9–13 studentsShow suggestions for Reduce barriers for year 9–13 students
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Support reading and writingShow suggestions for Support reading and writing
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Utilise differentiation and adaption approachesShow suggestions for Utilise differentiation and adaption approaches
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Use hybrid learning approachesShow suggestions for Use hybrid learning approaches
