Paul is a Senior Research Fellow and has an engineering background. He's involved in CALL's assessment and support service for pupils, with a particular responsibility for access technology for pupils with physical disabilities; and for technology to enable students with dyslexia or literacy difficulties access the curriculum.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 13th June, 2024
Category Digital Exams Assistive Technology
SQA have announced a new policy on the use of internet-connected devices in examinations: it will be allowed, provided the candidates cannot access any information that might help them in the exam.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 10th June, 2024
Category Digital Exams Assistive Technology
This article summarises trials of digital assessment arrangements for SQA examinations over the last session and suggests implications for 2024-2025. Find out more by attending the session at ASL & Technology on 12th June 2024.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 4th June, 2024
Category Communication Aids Text-to-Speech
You can now record your own voice for free (or ask someone else to record their's) on an iPad and use it for communication or reading. So how does it sound?
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 2nd May, 2024
Category Computer Accessibility iPads, Androids & Chromebooks
The Apple Pencil and other active stylus pens are becoming more popular and commonly used in schools. In this blog we look at some applications for pupils with additional support needs and/or disabilities.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 29th February, 2024
Category Computer Accessibility Assistive Technology
Pupils should have access to accessibility features on their digital devices in schools to meet Equality and Accessibility legislation according to Scottish Government guidance. This blog discusses what should be available for students.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 15th January, 2024
Category Assistive Technology
How can we ensure that digital learning is inclusive as more and more learners have a personal device? How do we think about and provide assistive technology when digital learning is so much more accessible?
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 13th November, 2023
Category iPads, Androids & Chromebooks Assistive Technology
The Scottish Government pledged that every pupil will have a personal digital device by 2026 - how far have we come to achieving this goal?
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 6th November, 2023
Category Digital Exams
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.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 25th October, 2023
Category Text-to-Speech Dyslexia
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.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 12th September, 2023
Category Assistive Technology
We're happy to report that our core grant funding from Scottish Government has been extended for another six months to March 2024. See what we've been doing for the past year in our latest annual report.
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