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Dyslexia

Using the iPad to Support Dyslexia - a new updated poster

Posted by Craig Mill on the 25th May, 2023

Category Dyslexia iPads, Androids & Chromebooks

Using the iPad to Support Dyslexia poster highlights a range of freely available built-in tools to support reading and writing.

I'm dyslexic and people keep saying I should use technology - where do I start?

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 19th May, 2023

Category Dyslexia Assistive Technology

There are so many tools and apps available for supporting learners with dyslexia that it can be difficult to know where to begin. This blog introduces a new Technology Checklist which we hope will make it easier to find the right tools and strategies.

Top tips for making the most of voice typing

Posted by Craig Mill on the 11th May, 2023

Category Speech Recognition Dyslexia

Helpful advice on using voice typing to support learners with literacy difficulties.

Updated Dyslexia app wheel now live!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 7th May, 2023

Category Dyslexia

The CALL Scotland app wheel to support learners with dyslexia has been updated and now is ready for you to download from our website.

CALL offers two 5 week courses for Autumn 2023!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 13th April, 2023

Category Dyslexia Severe & Complex Support Needs

CALL have two 5 week self study courses starting in Autumn 2023. The 5 week Technology to support dyslexia course is in its third year and the new one on offer will a 5 week course on Technology to support reading and writing for learners with complex needs.

Turn your iPad into an easy-to-use document scanner

Posted by Craig Mill on the 13th April, 2023

Category iPads, Androids & Chromebooks Dyslexia

This illustrated guide explains how to use an iPad and the Notes app as an easy-to-use document scanner

OneNote digital notebooks for dyslexic learners

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 13th March, 2023

Category Dyslexia

OneNote digital notebooks are fantastic resource for dyslexic learners to help support their literacy difficulties and to keep their work organised in one place.

Identifying assistive technology for late primary learners with dyslexia

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.

A true story of a dyslexic learner's journey - from primary to National 5s

Posted by Craig Mill on the 7th February, 2023

Category Dyslexia Text-to-Speech

This is a true story about a learning journey that revolves around a pupil who was identified as dyslexic when she was in primary school. The story involves Anna (not her real name) a pupil in p5, her mum, her teachers, the local authority and the involvement of CALL Scotland.

A technology guide to creating a dyslexia-friendly classroom

Posted by Craig Mill on the 2nd February, 2023

Category Dyslexia Speech Recognition

Technology can make a big difference for pupils with literacy difficulties arising from dyslexia. Modern devices have built-in tools that are ubiquitous, easy-to-use and free! This article highlights a new technology poster/guide to support pupils with dyslexia.

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