Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 3rd February, 2022
Many pupils with reading difficulties continue to be provided with paper-based resources in the form of books, worksheets and printed materials. These print-disabled pupils are at a disadvantage now because they are not able to access the information on the paper in the same way their peers wh...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 14th January, 2022
Microsoft's Immersive Reader and Read Aloud tools provide excellent support for many learners with reading difficulties, visual impairment or other additional support needs. But it doesn't have a Scottish accent voice or a Scottish Gaelic voice. What can be done? Summary Microsoft Lear...
Posted by Craig Mill on the 14th January, 2022
Small changes can make a big difference! In this new resource 'Using Microsoft Word to support learners with Additional Support Needs (ASN)' a series of short video guides explains how you can make small changes using Microsoft Word’s built-in tools to support learners with literacy di...
Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 12th January, 2022
Each year we create a Professional Learning calendar based on the training needs of teachers, Learning support staff, Pupil Support Assistants as well as professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists. We use our course evaluations to determine what further training is required as well as iden...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 14th December, 2021
'May you live in interesting times' is purported to be a Chinese curse (although there seems very little evidence that it is of Chinese origin) but regardless, the 2020-2021 academic session was certainly interesting and challenging. As 2021 draws to a close, we wish you a peaceful break, gr...
Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 24th November, 2021
Do you wish you had the time to explore how to best use technology to benefit your learners with Additional Support Needs? Do you feel that technology is evolving and you feel anxious that you are getting left behind? Don't worry! Be assured this is a very common feeling and it’s not just ...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 24th November, 2021
The Scottish Government consultation on plans to replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and reform Education Scotland (ES) closes this Friday, 26th November. We have just published a report looking at the application of assistive technologies in examinations which raises important issue...
Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 9th November, 2021
We are excited about our new line up of webinars for January – June 2022 and proud to be able to continue to offer them at no cost to everyone. These 20 - 30 minute webinars span a range of assistive technology topics and are ideal Professional Learning for anyone working with children an...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 8th November, 2021
The second report from the Scottish Government’s International Council of Education Advisors proposes adoption of 'universal design' to create a resilient educational system. What might this mean for learners with additional support needs? The International Council of Education Advise...
Posted by Craig Mill on the 5th November, 2021
I’ve had a few queries recently asking how to make PowerPoint accessible, particularly for learners with a visual impairment who use a screen reader. We have lots of resources on making Word accessible for example the YouTube video playlist on 'Creating Accessible Documents' and the po...
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