Technology to Support ASN in Education - our popular course starting in Feb 2025
Posted by Craig Mill on the 30th October, 2024
An innovative 10 week course using technology to support learners with Additional Support Needs is starting in February 2024.
Vibes of AAC: Adding Expression and Emotion to AAC Voices
Posted by Ceanna MacGregor on the 28th October, 2024
It's not just what you say, it's how you say it. Until recently, options were limited for adding rich intonation to text-to-speech (TTS) voices. The theme for AAC Awareness Month is 'Vibes of AAC,' it seems fitting to mention some current ways to add expression and emotion to voices in AAC devices.
Accessible Halloween Resources
Posted by Ceanna MacGregor on the 21st October, 2024
With Halloween approaching, you might be looking for some ideas for accessible activities and resources. Check out the links below for Halloween games, stories, jokes and more!
The brilliant Safari Reader in iOS 18 for iPad
Posted by Craig Mill on the 16th October, 2024
Safari Reader in iOS18 has had a makeover with new and improved features.
Clicker resources to support writing about the Bookbug P1 Family Bag books!
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 30th September, 2024
Alongside the Bookbug symbol resources that have shared with you, we have also created two Clicker sets for each of the books. The Clicker Sets can each be opened with Clicker 8 software for Windows devices and Clicker Writer app for iOS.
Save the date (11th June 2025) for our ASL and Technology Hybrid Conference!
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 26th September, 2024
Online or in-person, we will be bringing you the opportunity not just to network with colleagues working with learners with similar needs, but also to meet, talk to suppliers and experience hands on experiences with the latest in assistive technology.
The MAGIC of AI powered tools in iOS18 - get Scribbling!
Posted by Craig Mill on the 26th September, 2024
Here we explore the writing tool in iOS18 that converts handwriting to text. iOS 18 uses AI powered tools which work in a range of apps.
Customise your iPad's desktop like never before with iOS 18
Posted by Craig Mill on the 26th September, 2024
With the most recent release of iOS 18 you can customise your iPad's desktop; change the layout, size of apps and the colour of app icons.
Lots of great up to date examples of how tech can help dyslexic learners
Posted by Craig Mill on the 26th September, 2024
This article highlights the positive feedback from participants enrolled on the Technology to Support Dyslexia in Education Masterclass online course.
Bookbug P1 Family Bag digital books-available to download now!
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 9th September, 2024
CALL Scotland's award-winning accessible versions of Scottish Book Trust's P1 Family bag books are available to download NOW! The 4 books will be gifted to every P1 child in Scotland in time for Book Week Scotland, which runs from the 18th to 24th of November, 2024.
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