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Where are we with 1:1 digital technology?

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 13th November, 2023

The Scottish Government pledged that every pupil will have a personal digital device by 2026 - how far have we come to achieving this goal?

Do you use assessment arrangements in SQA exams? SQA want to speak to you.

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 6th November, 2023

SQA are looking to speak to students who use or have used assessment arrangements in examinations, to hear about your experiences and to find out how the assessment arrangements process works and what you think about it.

Read&Write Chrome and OrbitNote can now speak with Scottish and Gaelic voices!

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 25th October, 2023

Read&Write for Google Chrome and OrbitNote for Chromebooks now have more Scottish voices plus the Ceitidh Gaelic voice. The voices are available in the free version of Read&Write as well as the Premium version.

Simplify the iPad with this amazing new feature in iOS17!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 18th October, 2023

Assistive Access is a new feature in iOS17 which allows you to choose which apps you want to appear as large icons on your home screen. This is incredibly helpful for learners who only require a limited number of apps.

Updated Wheel of Apps for Complex Communication Support Needs (AAC)

Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 18th October, 2023

This 'wheel' of Apps provides a categorised guide to iPad Apps for individuals with complex communication support needs, who may need to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Google Lens - a brilliant tool for supporting learners with reading difficulties

Posted by Craig Mill on the 4th October, 2023

Google Lens is a great tool for searching by images and converting images with text into readable text.

Book now for our 10 week Technology for ASN in Education course!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 21st September, 2023

This online 10 week Technology for ASN in Education course will be of interest to education professionals who wish to promote inclusion, using assistive technologies.

Looking for a high quality 5-week course in technology & dyslexia?

Posted by Craig Mill on the 20th September, 2023

CALL is running its popular 5-week professional learning course, starting on Tuesday 24th October.

How do I convert an image PDF to a Word document?

Posted by Craig Mill on the 18th September, 2023

This article explains how to convert an image PDF into an editable and accessible format such as Microsoft Word using a Windows device, the Word iPad app and a Chromebook (Google docs).

NEW-Bookbug P1 Bag Accessible Digital Books now available!

Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 14th September, 2023

CALL Scotland's award-winning accessible versions of Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug P1 Family Bag books are available to download for learners in Scotland now!

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