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Tag Archives: assistive technology

Dyslexia and Gaming: a perfect match?

Gaming with dyslexia? Maddy Shepherd wonders if she’s met her match.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland27/08/2021Posted inLearningTags:#DyslexicThinkingSkills, accessible learning, assistive technology, beyond words, digital learning, gaming, learning difference, learning strategiesLeave a comment on Dyslexia and Gaming: a perfect match?

Covid-19: an unexpected ‘trial run’ of accessible digital learning

Maddy reflects on her time as a dyslexic student and how the pandemic brought a unexpected benefits.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland11/06/2021Posted inLearningTags:accessible learning, assistive technology, digital learning, dyslexia and learning, dyslexia at university, Dyslexia Scotland, Education, studyingLeave a comment on Covid-19: an unexpected ‘trial run’ of accessible digital learning

Online learning: a blessing or a curse for dyslexic students?

What are the pros and cons of online learning with dyslexia?, asks Mandy Shepherd.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland02/10/202002/03/2021Posted inLearningTags:assistive technology, dyslexic learners, dyslexic students, learning with dyslexiaLeave a comment on Online learning: a blessing or a curse for dyslexic students?

One microscope, two slides and some dyslexia

Dyslexia Scotland Young Ambassador EIlidh blogs about a career in STEM.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland04/09/202001/03/2021Posted inWork and CareersTags:assistive technology, creativity, dyslexia ambassadors, dyslexia at school, dyslexia at university, dyslexic careers, dyslexic learners, STEAM education, STEMLeave a comment on One microscope, two slides and some dyslexia

Being dyslexic in the virtual world during Covid-19

In a digital world, nothing beats old fashioned kindness, writes Mandy Shepherd.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland07/08/202002/03/2021Posted inExternal ContributionsTags:assistive technology, covid19, dyslexic life, tips for dyslexia2 Comments on Being dyslexic in the virtual world during Covid-19

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