by Arran Smith | Mar 24, 2021 | Education, Technology For Studying
What support can you expect with dyslexia, if you are looking to undertake an undergraduate degree in September 2021. Read on for my latest update on the Disabled Students Allowance here in the UK.If you follow the Studying With Dyslexia Blog you will know that in...
by Arran Smith | Mar 10, 2021 | Technology For Studying
I have written a lot about touch-typing and how it is an important skill especially if handwriting is a challenge. I recently found a YouTube video reviewing a touch-typing app that claims to teach touch-typing in 90 minutes and they have a child edition. So does this...
by Arran Smith | Mar 4, 2021 | Technology For Studying
How can we help our dyslexic learners to take better notes in class? Check out my latest YouTube video demonstrating Glean from Sonocent.Note taking within class, or from home, for a child with dyslexia as well as other special educational needs, this process can be...
by Arran Smith | Mar 1, 2021 | Education, Technology For Studying
With World Book Day approaching, thousands of dyslexic kids may well be dreading the focus on reading stories. At the end of March, the Drop Everything And Read Learning Festival is taking place to help you find strategies that will help your child to enjoy reading...
by Arran Smith | Feb 25, 2021 | Education, Technology For Studying
The Education Secretary announced today how GCSE and A-Level students will get assessed in Summer 2021. Let’s take a closer look at the announcement. The Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson has announced plans for how the Education System is going to assess young...
by Arran Smith | Feb 17, 2021 | Technology For Studying
Imagine an education system that provides access to assistive technology for all to use that helps dyslexic learners to reach their academic potential? Read on to find out which assistive technology I think should be standard in schools. I am sure that you don’t need...