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S. Reed & P. Coyne, 2013
Stacey Reed, a 7th grade science teacher, and Peggy Coyne, a CAST research scientist, describe CAST Science Writer, a free interactive web-based instructional tool to support students’ writing scientific reports. Based on the framework ...
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CAST, 2016
Using the UDL framework, we can proactively design learning environments so that everyone can work toward becoming expert learners.
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CAST, 2020
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) encourages “assessment by design,” but what does that mean specifically for educators? How can we use the UDL framework to design and reflect on assessments?
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Though research has shown that most fonts designed specifically for dyslexia do not lead to increased reading speed and accuracy, readers may want to choose a font they prefer that is most comfortable for them.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Glossary and dictionary features provide ways for readers to gain an understanding of unfamiliar words immediately. Readers can access definitions of words directly within the text, eliminating the need for separate support texts.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Research spanning multiple decades supports highlighting text as an effective way to improve memory and reading comprehension. New research suggests that students often have highlighting preferences that further aid their comprehension.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
The ability to have text read aloud is an important access point for many learners and a helpful support to others. The feature gives those with challenges seeing or decoding text access to rigorous academic content.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
The option to adjust the spacing between letters and words is an option that makes documents accessible for all. Do you prefer reading text with the letters spaced more closely together or further apart?
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Options to adjust line spacing can impact the accessibility of text and the level of engagement a reader has with the text. Readers value choosing to have the lines of text closer together or further apart.
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CISL at CAST, 2023
Applications and tools that capture and display learner affect, such as a mood meter, support students in identifying, assessing, and reflecting on their emotional state when engaging in readings or other learning activities.