How to research an extended project.
Do you know an A-Level student who is experiencing overwhelm writing up their extended projects? Sam from Aventido shares some useful ways to collect, organise and reference research.
If you are a regular reader of The Studying With Dyslexia Blog you will know how much I talk about assistive technology making a difference to students with dyslexia. So often when the challenges of dyslexia are considered, often, many people think that the challenges are just about reading and writing. Whilst in many cases this is true other challenges for dyslexic students can be feelings of overwhelm that lead to procrastination, being disorganised and losing critical pieces of information.
Whilst at under-graduate level, a dyslexic student has access to study skills support from the Disabled Students Allowance, for A-Level students who need to research their Extended Projects (EPX) there is no set level of support as support is dependent upon the school or Local Authority.
So if every A-Level student has to do an EPX what is the best way to get all the research collated and organised so as to give the student the best chance to express their learning skills?
In the video below, I interview assistive technology expert, Sam Cock, from Aventido about an exciting and useful way to collect, organise and reference research so that the final written piece of the EPX has everything it needs to get the best grades.
Final Comments.
Pro-Study was specifically designed to support students with dyslexia and other co-occuring conditions at university with their research collection and organisation.
What saddens me is that there is a distinct lack of knowledge of technology that can help with study skills at GCSE and A-Level stages (in general) and that better awareness would bring about a higher level of empowerment for younger students with dyslexia resulting in better engagement and ultimately gaining a higher level of attainment.
Pro-Study helps with the process of gathering research but doesn’t give an unfair advantage in getting projects and assignments written. I passionately advocate for more of this type of software to be made available across schools, firstly students, teachers and parents need to find out more and see the difference it makes.
If you would like to find out more about Pro-Study or get a 1-2-1 demonstration with Sam Cock then click the button below.
Further links of interest:
What is your current plan of action for getting support in place for the dyslexic student in your family?
Don't have one?
Then I can help you formulate one so that you can unlock your child's potential by reigniting their love of learning.
Complete my Parenting Dyslexia Diagnostic and then book a 15 minute chat with me to discuss your results, review how far you have come so far and go away with at least an idea of your next step in getting what your child needs implemented.
Find out more at www.parentingdyslexia.co.uk/pddiagnostic