CALL Scotland
A Communication and Assistive Technology Newsletter

29th May, 2025

If you need to get in touch please phone the main answerphone on 0131 651 6236 or email call.scotland@ed.ac.uk and we will get back to you.

Our latest blogs

We're hiring! Would you like to join the CALL Scotland team?

We are looking to recruit an experienced teacher with expertise in additional support for learning and assistive technology for pupils in secondary education. A particular remit for this job is to lead CALL's long-term collaboration with SQA on digital assessment arrangements.

CALL Scotland ASL & Technology Conference 2025 - An Unmissable In-Person Event!

On 11th June 2025 we will be returning to a face-to-face ASL & Technology Conference. This is CLPL opportunity not to be missed!

I asked AI to write a blog article on using technology to support dyslexia...

I asked Microsoft CoPilot to write an article for me on the benefits of using technology to support pupils with dyslexia in Scottish education.

Are you an AT Scholar?

As applications open for the 2026 AT Scholar program, Claire reflects on her experiences as one of the 2025 AT Scholars. Find out how you can apply.

Short Study Courses

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

• Technology to Support SQA Digital Assessment Arrangements 
  - 21st August (4-week course)
  
• Technology to Support Dyslexia in Education 
  - 9th September (5-week course)
  
• Technology to Support Communication 
  - 28th October (5-week course)
  

see more courses...

Free webinars

30 minute online workshops delivered to your desktop.

• Empowering Minds: Digital Literacy Application Workshop for Teachers looking for Literacy gains - 3rd September
• Why Caption.Ed is the best choice for students who are Deaf, HoH or require note-taking - 10th September
• Let's Play! Integrating AAC into Play - 17th September

see more webinars...

And finally...

AAC Leaders: Building Community, Busting Myths and Creating Change

Do you support someone to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)? Or are you implementing AAC in your setting? If so, you are an AAC Leader, yippee! (Don't worry, that doesn't mean you have to be an AAC expert!).

Updated app wheel - iPad Apps for Learners with Numeracy Difficulties

Our popular Wheel of Apps: "iPad Apps for Learners with Dyscalculia/Numeracy Difficulties" has been refreshed with a brand-new design and updated app selections. It's now available for download!

Updated app wheel - iPad Apps for Learners with Dyslexia is available to download

Our renowned App Wheel, "iPad Apps to Support Learners with Dyslexia and Reading/Writing Difficulties," has been updated to Version 3! You can now download the latest edition from the Posters and Leaflets section of our website.