Web 2.0 Tools for UDL
Lucidchart
www.lucidchart.com
Lucidchart is a diagramming tool that allows users to easily and intuitively create professional looking diagrams.
This tool could be used for mind-mapping, diagram making, and group work. Especially useful for group work in that it allows group members to update diagrams in real time.
The visual learning opportunities with this tool are endless. It could be used by teachers to present material in a visual way, or by students who have barriers with written expression to share their learning.
Lucidchart provides free premium accounts for educational use to users from Kindergarten and up.
Wideo
wideo.co/en
Wideo is used to create, edit and share videos. It is by design user friendly for those who have no experience making or editing videos.
Wideo could be used to create videos for projects. Another interesting use that Wideo promotes specifically for education is the creation of animated presentations.
Using Wideo will have appeal for visual learners. Will be more engaging than a conventional powerpoint, especially for students who may struggle with attention span.
Wideo requires users to be 13 years of age or older.
Tackk
tackk.com
Tackk is a tool for creating and sharing projects with various forms of media.
Tackk may be used in Education for a myriad of purposes, ranging from Teachers sharing lessons and assignments with students in real time to student presentations and reports.
This tool is designed to be incredibly user-friendly even for those with little or no experience creating this sort of content. It encourages teamwork through real-time sharing and expression in a variety of forms.
Tackk does not have an minimum age for users, however imposes certain subscription conditions that have to do with information sharing on users who are under 13 years old.