UDL Guidelines - Version 1.0: Examples and Resources
Checkpoint 2.5: Options that illustrate key concepts non-linguistically
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Search Cube
Search Cube is an alternative search engine that creates a visual representation of the first 96 pages associated with your search and forms a cube that you can flip and rotate. Why UDL? Search Cube is an example of an alternate way to represent information. Rather than relying heavily on text when presenting search engine results, Search Cube provides a visual cue to the link. Age Group: All ages |
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Shahi
Shahi is a visual dictionary that combines Wiktionary content that includes a definition and examples of word use in a sentence as well as images from flickr, google, and yahoo that correlate with the specified word. Why UDL? Shahi's visual dictionary is an exellect example of illustrating key concepts non-linguistically. Instead of traditional text defnitions, Shahi offers images! Age Group: All ages |
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Tufts University/Boston Arts Academy Day of Engineering
Every year, Tufts University and Boston Arts Academy team up for a day of engineering and art. Check out this video of the 9th graders making connections between the performing arts and engineering concepts. Why UDL? Watch to see key concepts of engineering expressed through dance and theater. Pay special attention to the way the dance lesson helps reinforce engineering concepts by asking students to make shapes with their bodies. Physical action is a great example of illustrating key concepts non-linguistically! Age Group: All ages |
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Music and Dance Drive Academic Achievement
Watch this video to see an example of arts integration to promote academic achievement. Opening Minds Through the Arts (OMA) is a student-achievement program that uses music, dance, and visual arts to teach skills used in reading, writing, math, science, and other subjects. Why UDL? Pay special attention to the way music, dance, and the visual arts are used to teach concepts across the curriculum. Age Group: All ages |
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The Museum of Online Museums
The Museum of Onlne Museums is a collection of online exhibits with featured monthly selections and a permanent collection from museums all over the world. Why UDL? Visual art is a strong example and starting point for discussion about illustrating key concepts non-linguistically. These online exhibits provide access to a diverse range of visual art from anywhere with internet access. Age Group: All ages |
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Illuminations
Illuminations was designed to support the NCTM standards for mathematics. This website offers interactive tools to facilitate exploration of math concepts. Why UDL? Virtual manipulatives are an excellent example of illustrating key concepts non-linguistically. This site allows students to create a models of mathematical concepts, patterns or geometric shapes. Age Group: PreK-12 |
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Interactives: Geometry 3D Shapes
This interactive demonstrates the main components of geometric shapes and rules through text, images, models, and simulations. Why UDL? The models and simulations in Geometric 3D Shapes are great examples of illustrating key concepts non-linguistically Age Group: K-12 |
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Google Earth
Google Earth allows its users to travel the globe via the internet using satellite imagery. Why UDL? Google Earth's capability to zoom in to closely examine a place and get to know it visually offers a unique opportunity to explore and investigate a subject using imagery rather than relying solely on text. Age Group: All ages |
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Visuwords
Visuwords is an online graphic dictionary and thesaurus that helps develop word knowledge. Word relationships are illustrated by the color and pattern of the link between words. Why UDL? Flexibility of color and contrast is a great example of customizing the display of information so that it is accessible to a broader range of users. Age Group: All ages |
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WatchKnow
WatchKnow is a free, online video library with links to more than 11,000 videos in 2,000 categories including history, math, science and other subjects. Why UDL? Presenting ideas through video is another way in whcih key concepts can be illustrated non-linguistically. Age Group: All ages |
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