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Communication & Physical Objects - 3D Printing for Beginners

Posted by Claire Harrison on the 19th August, 2024

Category Severe & Complex Support Needs Assistive Technology

How straightforward is creating useful 3D-printed objects to support children and young people with Complex Learning Needs?

More pupils use technology in SQA 2024 examinations

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 9th August, 2024

Category Digital Exams Assistive Technology

SQA have published information about Assessment Arrangements in the 2024 examinations last term which show that the use of technology and digital papers are becoming more popular compared to readers and scribes.

The brilliant Doorway Online is now hosted by CALL Scotland

Posted by Craig Mill on the 1st August, 2024

Category Assistive Technology Dyslexia

Doorway online, a collection of free and highly accessible educational activities, was recently transferred from the Doorway Trust to CALL Scotland and has been given a new makeover.

Internet-enabled technology can be used in SQA exams in 2025!

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.

Digital assessment arrangements in 2024-2025

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.

A bespoke package of support for Special Schools and Specialist Provisions

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.

Don't delay, get your place booked today at our ASL and Tech Conference 2024!

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.

A.I. to support V.I.

Posted by Craig Mill on the 27th May, 2024

Category Visual Impairment Assistive Technology

Here I explore the Orcam Read 3 and new artificial intelligence (AI) device to support learners with a visual impairment.

Our ASL and Technology conference; 25 years on and still going strong!

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.

My child is dyslexic... what can help?

Posted by Craig Mill on the 2nd May, 2024

Category Dyslexia Assistive Technology

A series of case studies and resources to help learners who have dyslexia.

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