Using networked computers in examinations
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 2nd December, 2013
Staff often ask whether to use standalone or networked computers in exams, and so we have written a quick guide (below) and also available for download. Exam Profiles for Digital Question Papers In an exam you can either use standalone computers, or you can use machines attached to your school...
Use of ICT in Assessment of Writing for National 3/4 Literacy
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 2nd December, 2013
We have added some notes on using ICT to support learners with additional support needs in National 3 and 4 assessment of writing. As you probably know, human scribes are not regarded as a reasonable adjustment when assessing writing for National 3 and 4 Literacy qualifications, but l...
Get moving! Bobath Paediatric Powered Mobility Workshop 1/11/13
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 7th November, 2013
Last week I was fortunate to attend a brilliant workshop on Paediatric Powered Mobility at Bobath Scotland in Glasgow. It was organised by Sandra Mackay and colleagues at Bobath, and featured Ros Livingstone and Debbie Field from Sunny Hill Health Centre in Vancouver. R...
strategic commissioning - implementing the doran review
Posted by 4 on the 28th October, 2013
Scottish Government has set up online access so that everyone with an interest can follow progress on how outcomes for children with complex additional support needs are to be improved.The Strategic Commissioning Project web pages provide an overview and reports on how Scottish Govern...
ICT Accessibility Essentials and Checklist
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 14th October, 2013
Earlier this year we were asked by colleagues in ICTSLS (ICT for Support for Learning in Scotland - staff with specific responsibility for ICT and ASN across Scotland) to produce some simple recommendations about basic accessibility software that one would expect to find on computers in schools...
Use of ICT in assessment - an exemplar from Denny High School
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 10th October, 2013
Serendipitously, there are some new assessment exemplars focusing on learners with additional support needs on the National Assessment Resource and the exemplar from Denny High School is relevant to the current discussion regarding appropriate support for learners in assessment of literacy at Nation...
Use of ICT to assess reading in National 3 and 4 Literacy Units
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 10th October, 2013
Under Section 96 of the Equality Act, SQA has responsibility to decide what is and is not a ‘reasonable adjustment’ for assessment in the new National Qualifications. From August 2013, SQA have decided that human readers are not to be regarded as a reasonable adjustment when learners ...
Digital Parenting - A \'Must Read\' for Parents
Posted by 14 on the 10th October, 2013
Edition 2 of Vodafone's special publication 'Digital Parenting' is a rich up-to-the-minute resource that should be of great interest to parents anxious to take all possible steps to understand the issues facing children in these 'always connected&...
iSlope - good posture and working position for iPad use
Posted by 14 on the 9th October, 2013
Here's a useful product for pupils starting to use iPad in the classroom. With or without a protective case like the Big Grips frame (as pictured), or Gumdrop, Otterbox etc., many users will require an additional stand to raise and tilt the device and hold it steady in position. Rather...
eBooks from public libraries
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 8th October, 2013
Frank Shaw from South Lanarkshire emailed to say that the South Lanarkshire library service now have an eBook and digital audiobook lending facility. To find out more, visit their web site. I took the opportunity to search and update our Books from Libraries page on the Books for All w...
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