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15th August, 2024

CALL Scotland

CALL Scotland
A Communication and Assistive Technology Newsletter

15th August, 2024

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Our latest blogs

More pupils use technology in SQA 2024 examinations

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.

Technology to Support Dyslexia - a new masterclass online course

An interactive and engaging self-study online course for teachers, support staff, parents, and other professionals.

The brilliant Doorway Online in now hosted by CALL Scotland

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.

You can now get Scottish and Gaelic Voices on iPads!

Pupils using Windows PCs have been able to use free Scottish and Gaelic computer voices for learning and communicating since 2008, but voice options on iPads have been limited. But now you can get the Scottish and Gaelic voices for your iPad or iPhone!


Short Study Courses

4, 5, 8 and 10-week short study course which are supplemented with a series of online workshops.

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Free webinars

30 minute online workshops delivered to your desktop.

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And finally...

Attitudes around AAC implementation - short survey

Help empower a positive shift in systematic mindset by participating in our research - exploring attitudinal barriers to successful AAC implementation.

Our new 5-week Technology to Support Communication Course

Do you support children or young people with communication support needs within a specialist provision, mainstream or special school? On the 29th October 2024, we are launching our new 5-week online course with live weekly workshops.

A bespoke package of support for Special Schools and Specialist Provisions

Is Communication or Assistive Technology a PEF or SIP priority next session for your special school or specialist provision?

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