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iPads, Androids & Chromebooks

New amazing Writing Tools in iOS 18 with the introduction of Apple Intelligence

Posted by Craig Mill on the 8th January, 2025

Category Dyslexia iPads, Androids & Chromebooks

Here we explore the new Apple Intelligence that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the iPad, iPhone and Mac devices.

The MAGIC of AI powered tools in iOS18 - get Scribbling!

Posted by Craig Mill on the 26th September, 2024

Category Assistive Technology iPads, Androids & Chromebooks

Here we explore the writing tool in iOS18 that converts handwriting to text. iOS 18 uses AI powered tools which work in a range of apps.

Is the pen mightier than the keyboard?

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.

Where are we with 1:1 digital technology?

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?

Simplify the iPad with this amazing new feature in iOS17!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 18th October, 2023

Category iPads, Androids & Chromebooks Autism Spectrum Conditions

Assistive Access is a new feature in iOS17 which allows you to choose which apps you want to appear as large icons on your home screen. This is incredibly helpful for learners who only require a limited number of apps.

How do I convert an image PDF to a Word document?

Posted by Craig Mill on the 18th September, 2023

Category Dyslexia iPads, Androids & Chromebooks

This article explains how to convert an image PDF into an editable and accessible format such as Microsoft Word using a Windows device, the Word iPad app and a Chromebook (Google docs).

iPad Literacy ideas for learners with Cerebral Palsy

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 13th July, 2023

Category Physical Support Needs iPads, Androids & Chromebooks

In this blog, I am going to focus on one young person I worked with who turned a huge corner in accessing learning, in her contributions in class and greatly increased her ability to work independently due to her enthusisam to engage with the iPad which was set up with some extra assistive features.

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.

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

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