Customizing with UD Features: Unifix® Software

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Overview

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1. Multiple Representations of Information

Unifix Software provides multiple representations of number concepts. The number concepts are represented visually through sets of objects, symbolically through numbers, and auditorily through sounds associated with the cubes.

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Each cube color can be assigned a specific sound by choosing an icon. When cubes are connected, the sounds can be played in sequence.

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2. Multiple Options for Expression and Control

Unifix Software can be used by students who access computers through single switch scanning.

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In addition to selecting tools from the toolbox on the left, the student can move individual blocks in the manipulation area in different directions to join and separate them.

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3. Multiple Options for Engagement

The colors of the cubes can be changed as desired. A set of alphabet blocks are included as an alternative activity.

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Several basic activity sheets can be used as overlays so that children can explore designs and patterns with the cubes. Additionally, teachers and students can design their own activity sheets using any paint program on the computer.

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Customizing Tips

• For students using a single switch to control the computer, start with a small set of tools so that the student can learn how to use them efficiently. Add tools to the scanning set as the student becomes more skilled.
  
• For students easily distracted by noises, turn off all sound effects so that it is easier for them to concentrate on the numbers.

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Universal Design Wish List

• Add talking buttons to the toolbar icons. Some of the graphical representations of the icons are not clear.

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Feedback

How do you customize your students' learning with Unifix Software? We would like to add your ideas to our Web site, space permitting. (If we use your submission, we will give you credit.) Submit your Customizing Tips and UD Wish List items via e-mail to udfeedback@cast.org.

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Product Information

For more information about Unifix Software, see the Teaching Tools section of this Web site.

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Disclaimer

CAST does not necessarily endorse this product or consider it fully universally designed. CAST applauds the inclusion of universally designed features in this product and wishes to illustrate some of those features for educational purposes.

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