Technology-based Assessment Arrangements for SQA 2020-21 assessments
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 14th December, 2020
All National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher assessments are now going to be assessed by schools and centres internally. What does this involve for learners with disabilities or additional support needs who use technology to access learning? Covid-19 has already had significant impact on teaching, lea...
Using Immersive Reader with the Edge browser app and Chrome extension
Posted by Craig Mill on the 7th December, 2020
Immersive Reader is part of Microsoft Learning Tools and is designed to improve reading support for learners with literacy difficulties, such as dyslexia. Immersive Reader is available in programs such as Word, Word Online, OneNote and the Edge browser. A recent development is the availability of Im...
New Online Professional Learning Calendar (Jan - Jun 2021)
Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 24th November, 2020
Due to the success of our current online learning workshops focussing on assistive technology to support learners with additional support needs, we are going to continue to deliver Professional Learning online next academic term. Our courses would normally be delivered at the Un...
New webinar schedule (January - June 2021) out now!
Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 19th November, 2020
We have got an excellent line up of new assistive technology webinars for January – June 2021! Our webinars are increasing in popularity as teachers are looking for online Professional Learning opportunities to enhance their knowledge in assistive technology to support pupils with Additional S...
Using Immersive Reader with Teams
Posted by Allan Wilson on the 2nd November, 2020
I did an online session recently with Dyslexia Scotland's South West branch, looking at the use of Immersive Reader (and other tools) to help learners with dyslexia complete assignments sent to them via Teams. Given the possibility of pupils having to self-isolate at home, or even experiencing a...
Accessible books for Halloween!
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 29th October, 2020
With Halloween approaching, why not snuggle up with a spooky Bookbug tale this weekend? All these books have previously been shortlisted for the Bookbug Picture Book Prize and come in a variety of digital formats for learners with a Print Disability. Just go to the Books for All Database and search ...
Bookbug Resources for Eye Gaze Users
Posted by Claire Harrison on the 20th October, 2020
For the last couple of years, we’ve made Eye Gaze accessible versions of the Bookbug books for children and young people who use Grid 3 software. This year, in addition these Grid 3 versions, we’ve created writing activity grid sets to scaffold and support literacy skills. There is a gri...
Online Training on Text-based AAC Apps for iPads
Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 12th October, 2020
October is International AAC Awareness Month and CALL Scotland have another Professional Learning opportunity or you. If you are finding it a difficult to know what text-based communication apps on iPad to recommend and to whom? We can help. If you would you like an independent view on which apps to...
International AAC Awareness Month
Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 30th September, 2020
Thursday 1st October marks the beginning of International AAC Awareness Month, celebrated around the world each year, with the goal of raising awareness and to inform the public about the many ways in which people communicate using different communication systems and aids. CALL Scotland are joining ...
New! Bookbug Picture Book Prize 2021 Symbol resources and Digital Books
Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 28th September, 2020
CALL Scotland’s award-winning symbol resources and accessible versions of Scottish Book Trust’s P1 Family bag books are now available to download. The 3 books are the nominees for the Bookbug Picture Book Prize 2021 will be gifted to every P1 child in Scotland in time for Book Week Scotl...
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