Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 13th December, 2018
Many students have difficulty writing and recording maths and science expressions due to difficulties with handwriting or drawing. Can they use technology in examinations and assessments to overcome these difficulties and demonstrate their abilities? ('Yes' I hope is the answer - I wouldn...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 13th December, 2018
At the 2018 Digital Question Paper Focus Group meeting colleagues from SQA confirmed that computer readers could be used by candidates in Modern Language examinations. So, given that most schools use Windows computers in examinations, where can we get Windows computer voices for accessing, for examp...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 5th December, 2018
On October 31st CALL hosted the annual Digital Question Papers Focus group meeting to discuss the use of technology as Assessment Arrangements in SQA examinations. The morning was attended by approximately 60 staff from schools, with colleagues from SQA and CALL, and as usual it was a stimulating an...
Posted by Claire Harrison on the 25th October, 2018
With most schools back in full swing from the October break, many staff and learners will be turning their thoughts to all things spooky with Halloween just around the corner. Let's explore some of the ways assisstive technology can support learning & communication in a complex needs c...
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 11th October, 2018
Printable PDFs of symbolised curricular resources for inclusive learning and teaching. Created and maintained by CALL Scotland, Symbols for All provides teaching resources in an accessible format for learners with additional support needs. Using picture symbols as visual supports benefits learners o...
Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 12th September, 2018
There is no end to the demands on teachers’ time and with ever increasing workloads there is pressure to find valuable Professional Learning opportunities. We have listened to the feedback from past course participants and created new online learning opportunities which offer high qualit...
Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 6th September, 2018
Do you work with learners using Augmentative and Alternative Communication in education and wish to develop your knowledge, skills and best practice techniques? If so, CALL Scotland have launched their new and unique online learning modules - Supporting Learners with Complex Communication Support Ne...
Posted by Craig Mill on the 31st August, 2018
If you have an interest in assistive technology and would like to update your professional development, CALL Scotland, in partnership with Edinburgh University’s Professional Learning, is offering a new course; Inclusive Digital Technology (IDT). IDT, pitched at SCQF Masters-level 11, is a ble...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 24th August, 2018
Predictable 5 is a text-based AAC app, which can also now speak with a Scottish accent courtesy of CereProc's Heather and Stuart voices! Predictable is a text-based AAC app for iPad and iPhone from Therapy Box, with word prediction, message and phrase storage, a range of keyboards, and switch a...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 24th August, 2018
We are very pleased that Scottish computer voices from CereProc are now available free of charge for Grid 3 and Grid for iPad! It's particularly positive news for guys (loons?), because a male Scottish voice was not available for symbol-based AAC apps until now. Grid 3 for Windows and Grid for i...
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