Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 13th June, 2024
SQA have announced a new policy on the use of internet-connected devices in examinations: it will be allowed, provided the candidates cannot access any information that might help them in the exam.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 10th June, 2024
This article summarises trials of digital assessment arrangements for SQA examinations over the last session and suggests implications for 2024-2025. Find out more by attending the session at ASL & Technology on 12th June 2024.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 4th June, 2024
You can now record your own voice for free (or ask someone else to record their's) on an iPad and use it for communication or reading. So how does it sound?
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 27th May, 2024
If you are looking for specialist communication and/or assistive technology support then this package of support could be just what your school or provision needs.
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 27th May, 2024
With just over 2 weeks to go there is still time to register your place and be sent all the recordings for our 2024 online ASL and Technology Conference happening on 13th June 2024.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 27th May, 2024
Live Text is a built-in tool in iOS that allows you to take a photo of text and hear it spoken aloud. Live Text is an artificial intelligent (AI) powered tool.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 27th May, 2024
Here I explore the Orcam Read 3 and new artificial intelligence (AI) device to support learners with a visual impairment.
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 7th May, 2024
Although the format may have changed over the last 25 years, our aim of sharing good practice and providing you with the opportunity to keep up to date with UK software and technology on the market to support learners with Additional Support Needs remains the same.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 2nd May, 2024
The Apple Pencil and other active stylus pens are becoming more popular and commonly used in schools. In this blog we look at some applications for pupils with additional support needs and/or disabilities.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 2nd May, 2024
A series of case studies and resources to help learners who have dyslexia.
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