1. Kurzweil
Kurzweil is an educational technology that supports reading, comprehension, writing, assignments, and tests. It is a multisensory approach to learning.

2. Learning Goals Understand the tools embedded within Kurzweil
Identify ways Kurzweil can support the options of Universal Design for Learning
Embed the tools from Kurzweil 3000 tools as an option within lessons to customize instruction

3. Kurzweil provides: Text-to-Speech Translation Dictionary
Picture of the word
Synonyms
Word prediction
Floating word lists
Highlighting
Prewriting

4. Teacher Created Document
Select “File” within Kurzweil.
Select “Open”.
Browse to the document location.
Select the document.
The document will open and can be read in Kurzweil.

5. Kurzweil file Log in to Kurzweil 3000 Select “File”
Select “Open from library”
Open the “Public” folder

6. Multiple Means of Representation The “What” of Learning

7. Multiple Means of Expression The “How” of Learning

8. Multiple Means of Engagement The “Why” of Learning

9. How might Kurzweil tools improve your favorite instructional strategies to reach all learners?

10. Review a lesson plan. Embed at least 3 options for multiple means of representation, expression, and/or engagement.

11. What additional instructional strategies might you incorporate in your instruction using the Kurzweil tools?