Created on Wednesday, 16 August 2017. Posted by Shirley Lawson
I must learn more about inclusive digital technologies and how they can support my students with additional support needs. Did you say to yourself at some point last year? Did you get the chance to do it? Have you started back at school and are reminded straight away ...
Created on Thursday, 20 July 2017. Posted by Shirley Lawson
Microsoft has a new speech recognition plug-in which can be used in Word, Outlook email and Powerpoint. It can even translate your words to different languages which could be a useful practice tool for students with English as an Additional Language. It was easy to download and install Dictation as...
Created on Tuesday, 18 July 2017. Posted by Shirley Lawson
Dragon Naturally Speaking is high quality speech recognition software for Windows and MacOS. As well as dictating to your computer, you can format text and control the computer. NaturallySpeaking installs on the computer so you don't need an internet connection for it to work. We reco...
Created on Tuesday, 04 July 2017. Posted by Shirley Lawson
Clips is a new Free iOS app for making and sharing videos with text captions, special effects, graphics and more. It was very easy to create this short captioned video. Using the camera on your iPhone or iPad, hold the red button to record live video (or use a video clip from your P...
Created on Tuesday, 20 June 2017. Posted by Shirley Lawson
The Pupil Equity Fund (worth £120 million) is directly allocated to schools to address the poverty related attainment gap. To close this identified gap, children and young people from all backgrounds need to be given more opportunities and greater support to succeed in order to achieve e...
Created on Monday, 05 June 2017. Posted by Shirley Lawson
We have a brand new exciting line up of Professional Learning opportunities for anyone who is working with a person who has Additional Support Needs, a physical, communication or sensory support needs. You will find full details of the CALL Scotland 2017-18 Professional Learning calendar&...
Created on Tuesday, 16 May 2017. Posted by Shirley Lawson
How do we learn about the technology that can support students with Additional Support Needs, disabilities or sensory impairment? There is very little offered in Initial Teacher Education or Post Graduate education programmes so new teachers, who are familiar with and confident in the use...
Created on Thursday, 23 March 2017. Posted by Shirley Lawson
Have you been looking for a forum to discuss Assistive Technology with like minded people? This could be the one for you... We have created a new email forum, ‘CALL Assistive Technology (AT) Community. It’s an informal space for people with a common interest to: Share ideas and re...
Created on Friday, 24 February 2017. Posted by Shirley Lawson
Free conference of technology to assist students with Additional Support Needs. We are delighted to announce that our presenters and exhibitors’ timetables are confirmed for our two free conferences. Edinburgh – 14 June 2017 Clydebank – 15 June 2017 There is another great prog...
