Useful Websites - Technology

Produced in October 2018, this is the 7th version of iPad Apps for Learners with Dyslexia / Reading and Writing Difficulties on the  CALL Scotland web site.
The ‘Wheel of Apps’ is not comprehensive, but attempts to identify relevant, useful apps and to categorise them according to difficulties faced by people with dyslexia. Note that some apps address a range of difficulties. To save space, we have not placed individual apps into multiple categories, but have listed them under a single category that is particularly relevant to the app. Links on the electronic version are ‘clickable’ and will take you to the iTunes UK site, where you can find out more about the individual Apps.

 

Wheel of Apps – Literacy

British Dyslexia Action, BDA –

Part of their role is to raise the profile of the use of ICT in schools to support dyslexic learners. They have recently put together an ICT supplement to complement the existing Dyslexia Friendly School’s pack.
ICT is recognised as a key tool to help dyslexic learners in the classroom in both learning and teaching experiences, as well as accessing or recording written information.
When ICT is used effectively, many of the barriers to and differences in learning, can be reduced or overcome. These may include reading, writing, spelling, accessing the curriculum, learning vocabulary, improving phonic skills and assisting planning, recording and presenting information. This may be a result of using appropriate speech supported software, selected hardware, or specific programs to support and improve memory skills, planning and organisation, including Maths.

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BDA Assistive Technology