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Give students scaffolding tools such as outlines, graphic organizers, and copies of projected materials with room for note taking.

  • In addition to providing your whole classroom with additional resources, these tools can be helpful for students with attention differences or visual impairments.

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"Universal Design: Implications for Computing Education" by Sheryl Burgstahler.

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