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  Technology Feature Brief: Automated Text Simplification

  

  CISL at CAST, 2023

  Automated text simplification uses automated processes like natural language processing, machine learning, or artificial intelligence (AI) to change how texts are worded to make them easier to understand.

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  Technology Feature Brief: Color & Contrast

  

  CISL at CAST, 2023

  The option to choose screen colors and color contrast is an important access feature allowing users to select settings that best meet their preferences. Black text on a white background and yellow or white text on a black background are examples.

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  Technology Feature Brief: Comprehension Checks

  

  CISL at CAST, 2023

  Embedded comprehension checks can be formative assessments that help teachers and students discern student understanding, provide feedback, and make informed decisions about when to move ahead to new content or revisit challenges.

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  Technology Feature Brief: Font Choice

  

  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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  Technology Feature Brief: Glossary

  

  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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  Technology Feature Brief: Highlighting

  

  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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  Technology Feature Brief: Read Aloud

  

  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.

• Quick Read

  UDL Tips for Learning Environments

  

  CAST, 2016

  Using the UDL framework, we can proactively design learning environments so that everyone can work toward becoming expert learners.

• Article

  CAST Science Writer: A Grades 7-12 Tool for Report Writing

  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 ...

• Podcast

  S.02, Ep.07: Inclusive Learning 365

  

  National AEM Center at CAST, 2023

  Meet the authors of Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year and listen in on their conversation about the importance of an inclusive mindset.