EASY DIDA 3 port: the "key" to inclusive teaching with free software
- Redazione ForAllWe
- Apr 20
- 4 min read
Technology is not lacking in today's schools: there is often a lack of concrete, shared tools that are truly useful in daily routine , without forcing teachers and families to perform complex installations or chase a thousand different apps.
EASY DIDA 3 port fits into this scenario : it is not a single “software”, but a portable digital suitcase (to be kept on a USB stick) that collects useful tools for more accessible, flexible and inclusive teaching.
If you work with BES/DSA , with students with cognitive or neurosensory disabilities, or simply want to set up more multi-channel activities (text–audio–images–maps), EASY DIDA can become a practical ally.
What is EASY DIDA 3 port?
EASY DIDA 3 port is a “ready-to-use” package of free applications (freeware and open source) designed for schools: tools for creating materials, adapting assignments, producing content, organizing study and working with different languages.
The basic idea is simple:
If teachers and students use a common suite of tools, it's easier to work together (at school and at home), share materials, and reduce barriers.
Additionally, the “portable” setting helps a lot when:
you work on different PCs (lab, classroom, support, home)
you do not have installation permissions
you need a ready-to-use equipment, without wasting time
Why it is useful in inclusive teaching
EASY DIDA 3 port is interesting above all for one reason: it shifts the focus from ready-made exercises to the construction of teaching .
It's not intended to be a reinforcement program or a "closed" guided path. Rather, it's intended to build accessible activities that use multiple channels, for example:
transform a text into more readable and understandable content
combine images, maps, audio and diagrams
allow students to produce alternative works (oral, visual, multimedia)
support autonomy and organization
What You Really Do in Class: 3 Practical Scenarios
1) Same goal, different tools
Objective: To demonstrate understanding without blocking those who struggle with reading/writing.
Example:
a part of the class hands in a written text
another group delivers a map
a student records an audio explanation
someone presents an essential slide
Result: More students reach the finish line, each with a suitable channel.
2) More accessible materials without rewriting everything from scratch
Objective: to lighten cognitive load and increase access to vocabulary.
Example:
take a long delivery
you break it down into steps
Insert keywords, examples, images or a mini-glossary
add audio support for those who benefit from it
Result: the delivery becomes executable without lowering the activity level.
3) Autonomy routine: “I know where I'm starting from and where I'm arriving”
Goal: Reduce anxiety, increase predictability and continuity.
Example (10–15 minutes):
Initial checklist (what should I do?)
organization of the material (map/index/draft)
guided production (text, audio or diagram)
closing (what did I complete?)
Result: the student learns a structure that he can reuse even without an adult nearby.
Operational Sheet – EASY DIDA 3 Port at School
Area of intervention
inclusive teaching (BES/DSA)
production of accessible materials
multi-channel tasks and authentic assessment
autonomy and organization
Educational objectives (examples)
reduce attentional dispersion and overload
facilitate access to vocabulary and instructions
increase active participation
make tools and materials shareable between school and home
Recommended use
use EASY DIDA as a set of tools, not as a ready-made lesson
introduce a few instruments at a time (1–2 per period)
create routines: same structure, same steps, same logic
Inclusive approach The tool really works when it is not confined to the screen : digital must support participation in class (group work, presentation, comparison), not an isolated "separate" activity.
Strengths
Free : no costs passed on to families
Common tools : school and home speak the same digital language
Portability : useful when changing PCs or classrooms
Multi-channel approach : text + audio + images + maps
Sustainable : less dependence on licenses, more continuity over time
Limits and cautions
Like any toolkit:
it doesn't work miracles and doesn't replace teaching planning
requires an initial choice phase: what tools does your class really need?
A minimum amount of organizational care is required (e.g. where to save files, how to share them, how to keep the USB stick up to date)
The most helpful advice is not to try everything at once . Choose 2–3 tools and build a habit.
How to understand if it's right for you
EASY DIDA 3 port is a good choice if:
Are you looking for a free foundation to work on inclusion and accessibility?
you work with BES/DSA and you need to adapt materials without reinventing everything
You want common tools to cooperate with colleagues (and with families)
you need portability (different PCs, labs, support, home)
If, on the other hand, you are looking for a “closed” software with ready-made guided exercises, you probably need another type of solution (exercise or skill-specific).
Conclusion
The right question isn't "which software is best." The question is: do these tools help me engage students more, with fewer barriers and more autonomy?
EASY DIDA 3 port, if used with educational intent, can become just that: a shared, free, and concrete set of useful tools, making it easier to build activities accessible to everyone.
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