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Self-study online masterclass course - £35 per individual
Additional Support Needs (ASN) remains a prevalent issue for schools across Scotland, with recent statistics showing the number of children with ASN has reached a record high of 36.7%.
Did you know that in Scotland there are reported to be around 58,000 pupils identified with dyslexia, or Specific Learning Difficulties, which is equivalent to 8.2% of pupils?
In addition, the number of pupils identified as having 'other specific learning difficulties' (e.g., numeracy) is about 27,000. If you were to add the number of pupils who experience literacy and numeracy difficulties that have not been identified, the figure could be as high as 10%, possibly more.
This is a self-study (no tutors) and self-paced masterclass course for teachers, support staff, relevant professionals, parents and carers and/or anyone who is interested in learning how to use technology to support children with literacy and number difficulties arising from dyslexia and dyscalculia.
It is pitched at beginners level, but it will also be relevant for those with some experience of using technology to support learners.
Although the focus of the course is on the Scottish Education system, the technology, resources, and strategies can be used universally.
For pupils who struggle with reading, writing, planning, and numeracy, technology offers immense opportunities to overcome barriers to reading, spelling, grammar, comprehension, and more. Technology to Support Dyslexia offers step-by-step guides on making the most of technology, whether that be freely available apps, built-in features, or specialist support tools – many of which can be found in schools across Scotland and further afield.
This self-study course (no tutors) includes video tutorials, downloadable PDF resources including technology checklists, posters, and infographics, relevant journal articles, as well as interactive labelled guides for software programs to familiarise yourself with – no need to have the software installed as the guides will highlight the main tools and features.
In addition, there are 'end of section quizzes' for you to try as well as an 'end of course activity' so you can put your new knowledge and skills into practice.
There is plenty of content to keep you actively engaged for many, many hours. And should you choose to explore and read the journal articles, they will provide an opportunity to delve deeper into the subject.
There are 7 sections in total, and within each section there are detailed sections covering, early years, primary, and secondary.
As part of the course, you also get access to two of our popular online bite sized, interactive, engaging, and informative modules; Technology to Support Dyslexia and Using the iPad to Support Literacy.
In addition, there are links within the course that direct you to an additional course that explores technology to support planning and organisation.
Yes, there is a CALL Scotland / Edinburgh University certificate you can download as evidence of your learning.
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