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Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 15th May, 2023
With over a third of learners in Scotland identified as having an additional support need, it's clear that every teacher and educator is an additional support for learning practitioner.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 11th May, 2023
Helpful advice on using voice typing to support learners with literacy difficulties.
Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 10th May, 2023
At CALL Scotland we are aware that many services in Scotland providing AAC are being asked to provide a Data Protection Impact Assessment(DPIA) for data protection regulation. The good news is that Scottish Government have recently made a shared document available for those working in health to use.
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 10th May, 2023
We were so pleased to be asked to deliver a workshop at Scottish Book Trust's recent Sharing Sensory Stories Author Lab. The 10 authors involved got their hands on our Bookbug Shared Reading symbol resources and accessible digital books and got the chance to experience communicating using AAC.
Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 7th May, 2023
The CALL Scotland app wheel to support learners with dyslexia has been updated and now is ready for you to download from our website.
Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 13th April, 2023
CALL have two 5 week self study courses starting in Autumn 2023. The 5 week Technology to support dyslexia course is in its third year and the new one on offer will a 5 week course on Technology to support reading and writing for learners with complex needs.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 13th April, 2023
This illustrated guide explains how to use an iPad and the Notes app as an easy-to-use document scanner
Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 11th April, 2023
Children and young people with communication difficulties can have a wide variety of needs and teachers may need support on matching needs to AAC. This blog provides guidance, as well as information on creating communication activities and opportunities for using AAC in school.
Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 8th April, 2023
CALL Scotland is hosting another fantastic ASL and Technology online conference on 14th June 2023 offering a range of Assistive Technology workshops from suppliers, practitioners and the CALL team. Only £5 to register!
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 21st March, 2023
We are looking for a new member of the CALL team to take responsibility for coordinating our Professional Learning offers (and do other things too!). Find out what that means here.
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