Unlocking Potential: Technology to Support Dyslexia in Education (2026)

Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 12th May, 2026

Category Dyslexia Assistive Technology

Are you looking to build your confidence in using technology to support learners with dyslexia? Our Technology to Support Dyslexia in Education course is back for 2026, offering a practical, engaging and supportive introduction to assistive technology in education.

Technology to Support Dyslexia in Education course.

Starting on 25th August 2026, this 5-week (non-consecutive weeks) online course is designed for teachers, support staff and professionals working with children and young people across primary and secondary settings.

Why this course?

Many learners experience literacy difficulties associated with dyslexia, and technology offers powerful ways to remove the barriers and improve access to learning. Through this course, you’ll explore how everyday digital tools and specialist resources can support reading, writing, organisation and numeracy.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to build on existing knowledge, the course is pitched at an introductory level, making it accessible and relevant to a wide audience.

What to expect

The course runs over five weeks, with weekly one-hour live online workshops supported by a rich bank of practical resources. Sessions are recorded, so you can revisit the content at a time that suits you.

Each week focuses on a key area:

• An introduction to key concepts such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and SETT (Student, Environments, Tasks, and Tools) framework for assessment
• Supporting reading with technology
• Supporting writing with technology
• Tools for planning and organisation
• Supporting numeracy and dyscalculia

Alongside the sessions, you'll receive access to resources, ideas and strategies that you can apply directly in your own context.

What you’ll gain

By the end of the course, you will:

• Develop a clear understanding of how technology can support dyslexic learners
• Explore a range of built-in, free and specialist tools
• Increase your confidence in selecting and using assistive technology
• Be equipped to make meaningful changes to your practice

You'll also receive a CALL Scotland certificate and digital badge as evidence of your professional learning.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for:

• Classroom teachers
• Support for Learning staff
• Pupil Support Assistants
• Other professionals working with children and young people

It's also well suited to those undertaking practitioner enquiry, supporting you to reflect on and enhance your practice to improve outcomes for learners.

Join us

If you're passionate about inclusive practice and want to embrace the power of technology to help your learners succeed, this course is for you.

Find out more and book your place.

If you have any queries please contact Kirsteen.steven@ed.ac.uk