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ASL & Technology Conference 2025 - The Hybrid Model

Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 20th March, 2025

We are delighted to say that on 11th June 2025 our ASL & Technology Conference is returning as a face-to-face event. Don't be disheartened though if you're not within commutable distance of Edinburgh, we have you covered too! We will be live streaming all the workshops on the day.

Universal vs Targeted vs Specialist Technology Support - what's it all about?

Posted by Craig Mill on the 17th March, 2025

This article explores the differences between universal, targeted and specialist support in the area of technology.

Convert an audio recording or dictated speech into a mind map with ivvi Notes

Posted by Craig Mill on the 11th March, 2025

Ivvi combines audio recording, real-time transcription, and mind mapping into a seamless tool. Notes are synchronised to branches in the mind map, which can be colour-coded to mark and highlight important information.

Download the updated Bookbug Digital Bookshelf for World Book Day!

Posted by Claire Harrison on the 5th March, 2025

The Bookbug Digital Bookshelf poster has been updated with the latest books from Scottish Book Trusts P1 Family Bag.

Digital assessment arrangements with exam.net

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 23rd January, 2025

Last week we had an excellent additional webinar from Nic Cardwell of exam.net and Andy Auld and Adam Llewellyn from Larbert High School. If you're interested in using iPads, Chromebooks or Windows devices for digital assessment arrangements, check out the archive recording of the webinar.

And Bon Voyage Claire, our AT Scholar!

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 22nd January, 2025

This week our colleague Claire Harrison embarks on an exciting trip to the United States as a prestigious "AT Scholar", representing the UK at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Congratulations Kirsteen, BETT 2025 presenter!

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 22nd January, 2025

Today at BETT 2025, Kirsteen presented a session on Integrating assistive technology in mainstream classrooms. It's great to see a member of the CALL Scotland team contributing at an international event.

New Symbols for All Updates

Posted by Claire Harrison on the 8th January, 2025

The Symbols for All website has been updated with new and refreshed resources. These printable materials support communication and learning across the curriculum and are available as PDFs.

New amazing Writing Tools in iOS 18 with the introduction of Apple Intelligence

Posted by Craig Mill on the 8th January, 2025

Here we explore the new Apple Intelligence that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the iPad, iPhone and Mac devices.

WordQ - everything you need in one program to support literacy difficulties

Posted by Craig Mill on the 7th January, 2025

The article highlights the tools in WordQ, a reading and writing support which includes word prediction, text-to-speech and much more.

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