Science Notebook in a Universal Design for Learning Environment

The Science Notebook in a Universal Design for Learning Environment (SNUDLE) is a digital notebook designed for fourth-grade elementary school students, particularly those who struggle with reading and writing or are unmotivated to learn science. SNUDLE uses the Universal Design for Learning framework to support active science learning through built-in accessibility features including text-to-speech technology with real-time highlighting, word-by-word English-to-Spanish translation, keyboard-accessible actions, and a multimedia glossary. The digital platform provides students space to collect, organize, and display observations and data; reflect on inquiry experiences; and demonstrate understanding through text answers, data tables, photo uploads, and drawing tools. Teachers provide formative, interactive feedback on student work through the platform. The intervention is implemented in inclusive general education science classrooms using the district's STEMscopes curriculum. Teachers received training on using SNUDLE before implementation.