After 19 years in the classroom, I am delighted to have joined the CALL Scotland team as Assistive Technology and Additional Support Needs Teacher. I have always had a particular interest in the use of technology to support learners. I was the teacher who volunteered, at the time, to have the first interactive panel installed in their classroom!
Having taught in both mainstream and specialist provision I recognise the need to have high expectations for all learners and for them to have access to technology which will enable them to be successful learners.
In my role of leading the Professional Learning Programme at CALL Scotland I will focus on ensuring that we continue to provide relevant and quality training on assistive technologies to colleagues working with children and young people with additional support needs and/or disabilities.
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 20th March, 2025
Category Assistive Technology
We are delighted to say that on 11th June 2025 our ASL & Technology Conference is returning as a face-to-face event. Don't be disheartened though if you're not within commutable distance of Edinburgh, we have you covered too! We will be live streaming all the workshops on the day.
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 2nd December, 2024
Does Assistive Technology form part of your PRD targets? Are you looking to upskill your knowledge of the world of AT to better support your learners?
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 20th November, 2024
Do you have an identified area of need for your personal or school professional learning? If so, it might be that we have already delivered training or hosted a relevant webinar that might be just what you are looking for.
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 26th September, 2024
Category Assistive Technology Communication Support Needs
Online or in-person, we will be bringing you the opportunity not just to network with colleagues working with learners with similar needs, but also to meet, talk to suppliers and experience hands on experiences with the latest in assistive technology.
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 27th May, 2024
Category Communication Support Needs Assistive Technology
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
Category Assistive Technology Severe & Complex Support Needs
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 Kirsteen Steven on the 7th May, 2024
Category Assistive Technology
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 Kirsteen Steven on the 6th February, 2024
Category Books for All AAC
How are our symbolised resources used in class? Are they what teachers and learners need to support early literacy? This case study was recently conducted visiting and supporting within a Primary 1 mainstream class and a P1-3 specialist provision within the same school.
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 14th September, 2023
Category Assistive Technology Books for All
Did you know that CALL Scotland have also created Clicker writing sets to go along with the Scottish Booktrust bag of books that they gift to every Primary One child in Scotland? Let's have a look at them and think about how they could support your learners with ASN.
Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 21st August, 2023
Category Dyslexia AAC
It's the start of a new school year and I need to upskill with technology to support my learners with ASN. Where can I find high quality professional learning?
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