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.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 13th March, 2023
Category Digital Exams Speech Recognition
Learners in many parts of Scotland have been provided with personal Chromebooks or iPads but generally they can't use them examinations. We have set up working groups to find solutions - read on to find out about progress so far.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 9th February, 2023
Category Dyslexia
There are lots of technology tools that can help a student with dyslexia so how do we work out which, if any, are likely to be helpful? This article and accompanying online course looks at how we identify and introduce appropriate technology to support learners with dyslexia.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 3rd October, 2022
Category Computer Accessibility Dyslexia
At the Dyslexia Scotland Conference on Saturday 1st October I asked "How can learners with dyslexia reach their potential with 1:1 technology?" and in the presentation I explored some challenges and hopefully, identified some solutions. I thought it might be helpful to write a few blo...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 26th September, 2022
New information from SQA reveals a 28% increase in the number of students for whom Assessment Arrangements were requested for the 2022 examinations compared to 2019, and a 30% increase in the number of requests. The figures also show that use of technology was requested far more frequently than...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 16th March, 2022
We have been having many discussions with practitioners and parents about the use of technology for learners who require Assessment Arrangements for SQA examinations, and so we are thinking it would be helpful to have some conversations around the subject. If you're interested, sign up...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 14th January, 2022
Microsoft's Immersive Reader and Read Aloud tools provide excellent support for many learners with reading difficulties, visual impairment or other additional support needs. But it doesn't have a Scottish accent voice or a Scottish Gaelic voice. What can be done? Summary Microsoft Lear...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 14th December, 2021
'May you live in interesting times' is purported to be a Chinese curse (although there seems very little evidence that it is of Chinese origin) but regardless, the 2020-2021 academic session was certainly interesting and challenging. As 2021 draws to a close, we wish you a peaceful break, gr...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 24th November, 2021
The Scottish Government consultation on plans to replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and reform Education Scotland (ES) closes this Friday, 26th November. We have just published a report looking at the application of assistive technologies in examinations which raises important issue...
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 8th November, 2021
The second report from the Scottish Government’s International Council of Education Advisors proposes adoption of 'universal design' to create a resilient educational system. What might this mean for learners with additional support needs? The International Council of Education Advise...
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