An excellent module that every teacher should enrol on!

Posted by Craig Mill on the 9th November, 2022

Category Dyslexia

Not my words, but one of the many positive comments from participants who have completed the free 'Technology to Support Dyslexia' module.

What is the Technology to Support Dyslexia module?

Technology to Support Dyslexia is an online, self-study module that explores how technology can support literacy difficulties arising from dyslexia, such as reading, writing, and planning/organisation. 

It is aimed at those who are new to technology and would like to learn and discover how technology, both mainstream (devices) and assistive technology can support reading and writing, although we hope there is something for everyone;

• teachers,
• learning support staff including classroom assistants,
• parents, carers,
• anyone who has an interest in learning about the potential of technology to support literacy difficulties!

Using a series of short informative videos, colourful illustrations, quizzes, and links, the focus of the module is on maximising the ‘accessibility’ of the built-in features found in Windows devices, iPads and Chromebooks. Specialist software and devices such as the reading pen are also covered.

The various sections include technology for primary; technology for secondary as well as a section dedicated to universal design for learning (UDL) – technology for all learners.

After completing the module you will receive a digital badge and certificate to evidence your learning. 

What are people saying about the module?

Feedback is extremely positive, with 72% of participants ranking the module as 'high'. People particularly like the videos, research articles, and the general accessibility of the layout and navigation. 

What do people like best about the module?

The videos and also the links to other useful documents, websites and research papers

I don't directly work with Dyslexic pupils HOWEVER a lot of it also applies to many different issues students face so I liked that the information is transferrable to just about all students

It has expanded my knowledge on AT. I particularly liked the prediction function available through Windows

The variety of ways the information was delivered and the videos used to show the different types technology. It was good to see the many different types of technology I use in my own teaching and some that I didn't know a lot about but will be further investigating them

Further comments...

Top work, whoever has produced this module - again, really enjoyable and informative

An excellent module and well worth doing. I feel better equipped with technology I already use and new types of technology

Thank you. I now have a broader knowledge of other assistive technologies to use with my pupils

Why not give it a try? And, if you like the Technology to Support Dyslexia module there are other modules for you to try.