Posted by Craig Mill on the 10th December, 2019
An age-old problem and one that we are often asked at ​CALL – how do I share files between an iPad and a computer without Wi-Fi? The following scenario is one I often come across when visiting schools where Wi-Fi is poor or non-existent. My pupil is using a writing app on an iPad. I need to...
Posted by Claire Harrison on the 4th December, 2019
It's December and with thoughts turning to all things festive, here's a quick round up of some ready to go Christmas themed accessible learning activities. Interactive Accesible Resources For 2019, Ian Bean has created an online and offline version of an Advent Calendar, with each day offeri...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 28th November, 2019
After 9 years and over 230,000 downloads, the Books for All Database will close on 19 February 2020. The new replacement Books for All web site is up and running and so we encourage you to create an account now, and to get into the habit of using the new facility so that you won't be surprised w...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 25th November, 2019
Have you got something to say about additional support for learning in Scotland? You have a chance to give your views and experiences by taking part in the ASL Review. If you are a parent, carer, teacher, practitioner or learner (or anyone else) you can contact Angela Morgan, who is leading the revi...
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 19th November, 2019
Bookbug P1 Family Bags are being gifted all across Scotland this week! Thank you Scottish Book Trust! Accessible Books For Learners with ASN, you can download accessible versions of the three books from the Books for All Database. Your learner must have a Print Disability. First create ...
Posted by Craig Mill on the 18th November, 2019
“The technology has made such a difference to allow David to take ownership of his own learning and also there have been noticeable improvements in his reading and writing - we can’t begin to tell you the difference having the software and laptop has made” The above quote is from...
Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 7th November, 2019
CALL Scotland have a number of Tobii C-Series discontinued devices available free for anyone who might have a use for them. These may of interest to anyone already using one and wishes a back-up or replacement, although we won't be able to offer any help to set these up or support use. We have...
Posted by Allan Wilson on the 6th November, 2019
I had a phone call recently from a school trying to support an S6 pupil with severe dyslexia who is transitioning to an apprenticeship, involving work in an office environment. He is regarded as being capable and quite bright, but is struggling with reading written instructions and phoning people, w...
Posted by Craig Mill on the 23rd October, 2019
If you have an interest in assistive technology and would like to update your professional development, CALL Scotland, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh School of Professional Learning, will be running the Inclusive Digital Technology (IDT) course in January 2020. ...
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 13th October, 2019
We were so delighted to win an award at the inaugural 'AAC Awards' Ceremony held at the University of Leeds on Friday 11th October 2019. These National awards were organised by Communication Matters, the UK wide organisation for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Joa...
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