Supporting your child's learning at home using technology

Course held on the 8th September, 2022 • £40 per individual
90 minute Online Learning workshop

This new online learning course is designed for parents and family members who want to understand more about how technology can support their child's learning. There are so many devices in the hands of children and young people and yet it is not always well known what built in features or which software, apps or extensions could support their learning.

In this workshop, Shirley will run through the basics of what assistive features are built in to the devices that are commonly used in Scottish schools: iPads, Chromebooks and Windows laptops. She will show what is available and how they can be used in a curricular context and how you can support your child to use them for homework and revision.

We will primarily look at assistive technologies to support literacy difficulties but will also touch on features to support autistic children and those with visual impairment. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn first hand about technologies that can help your child work more independently and to boost their self esteem if they have been struggling in class.