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Exploring the iPad's built-in tools to support dyslexia

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Course held on the 6th October, 2022 • £40 per individual
90 minute Online Learning workshop

The iPad is a popular device in schools and at home too. For pupils with dyslexia who have difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, organisation and processing information, technologies such as the iPad, can provide them with the opportunity to work more independently and to boost their confidence.

In this course, Craig will explore all the built in accessibility features of the iPad to support literacy difficulties including help with spelling. He will demo the individual features and show how they can support a dyslexic pupil and help to increase productivity. This will be a great opportunity to spend some time learning about the features on iPads you may have had in the class for a while and not used to their full potential.

Craig will also signpost you to a range of resources and provide advice on some useful apps which are now appearing in our world famous dyslexia app wheel.

Sorry, this course was held on the
6th October, 2022.

What you will learn

  • To learn how to use Text to speech on the iPad to support reading difficulties.
  • To learn how to use Speech to text on the iPad to support writing difficulties.
  • To explore spellchecking and word prediction features.
  • To consider the use of assistive features such as Safari Reader mode on a webpage.
  • To understand how to download a digital book and open it in the Books App.
  • To look at a selection of new literacy support apps on our Dyslexia app wheel.

Who is the course aimed at?

  • Primary and Secondary teachers and Pupil Support Assistants.
  • Support for Learning staff.
  • ITE and PG students and NQTs.
  • Learners, their families and friends.

Meet your presenter(s)

Craig Mill
Assistive Technology Advisor

Probably better known for developing the AccessApps, a suite of portable open source and free learning support tools that can be run from a USB drive. Craig is also the developer of the awards winning MyStudyBar - a handy tool to support learners with literacy difficulties. Craig is keeping abreast of new developments in technology, particularly technology to help overcome barriers to learning.

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