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===Some types of technology used in Universal Design are text to speech software, word prediction software, and speech to text software. With learning difficulties, you may find both spelling and reading are often challenges.. By hearing the material and simultaneously seeing the words highlighted on your screen, your reading and comprehension improve. === ===It can also read back as you type - by word or by sentence. This delivers critical real-time feedback to help you improve your coordination of sounds and letter combinations. === === Interactive whiteboards are extremely helpful in making content more accessible to all. With audio, visual, and interactive media, students are engaged and barriers to learning are removed. ===
 * Technology allows for multiple methods of presentation and allows students to access the material as often as necessary to facilitate understanding. Technology allows students to respond to the material in new ways. **[[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2399291834_776d4d3a1c.jpg width="300" height="300" caption="computer kids by mlwhitaker26."]]

===media type="custom" key="6571899" align="center"United Streaming Videos from Discovery Education is an excellent source to incorporate more media into lessons. By using videos in the content areas, students are engaged, and their needs are being met. === ===Technology can also be used for enlarging the text or font quickly and easily. It can be used to access media and games for skill practice. In addition, software such as Kidspiration can be used to organize content with pictures, and scaffold information. There are many digital tools and resources such as these that expand options for presenting information, scaffolding students, and offering choices for student expression. === 

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 * This video is a perfect example of how digital technology can make a difference for students.