Lecture/Whole Class Presentation

Embed visuals into whole class presentations. Many students will better retain information and make connections when verbal information is paired with visual information that includes text and picture supports to help with memory, attention, and engagement.

• Using images in class presentations to promote memory, processing, and understanding
• Inserting Graphics and multimedia resources in teacher created presentations
• Use a Screen Recording tools to create screencasts to support whole class presentations and individual on-demand playback.
• Building background knowledge

Auditory processing	Point to and emphasize visuals while you talk. Closed captioning is an important UDL strategy and accessiblity Youtube Video for Adding captions to teacher made Videos captioning to teacher made videos Quick Guide Using Screen recordings for teacher and students
Comprehension	Your visuals should match intended meaning of what you are saying.
Difficulty taking notes during lecture–text production	Students may benefit from teacher provided guided notes that limit the amount that needs to be typed or written. Quick Quides Scaffolding note-taking Voice notes to support reading note-taking and reading comprehension
Difficulty taking notes during lecture–writing and listening at the same time	Use digital recording pens, such as the LiveScribe for students with adequate abilities. Quick Guides Livescribe Pen: Recording lectures while note-taking Voice notes to support reading note-taking and reading comprehension