Dyslexicon An online resource for educators wishing to better include dyslexic learners

What problem is this resource the solution to? Dyslexia describes differences in the way in which the brain processes information. 8-10% of population affected by dyslexia. This resource will provide educators in tertiary and adult education with a convenient way to evaluate their teaching resources with regard to accessibility for all learners, including dyslexic learners.

How will it work? The resource will provide the learner with high quality external resources relating to improving the learning experience of dyslexic learners. The external resources will be organised into 3 categories: 1.Definition and causes of dyslexia. 2.Common issues amongst dyslexic learners. 3.Teaching strategies for educators.

How will it work? The learner will interact with the resource using a quiz which will use pre-programmed criteria to direct the learner to a repository of external links matched to the quiz questions they scored lowest on. The learner is encouraged to investigate the external resources and try the quiz again to measure if there has been an improvement.

How will it work? Ideally the quiz’s logic will be able to determine which of the three areas the user scored relatively lowest in and will direct them to the matched external links area. This way, having hopefully progressed through the quiz a second time with a much better score, the quiz will direct the user to a different bank of external resources.

User’s Path Start pageQuiz Result & Links External eResouces Option to retry quiz Feedback and comments

Other features There will be access to an online glossary of terms specific to subject matter available at all points through out the resource. We hope to provide a comments section where users of the resource can leave feedback or thoughts and possibly engage other users in discussion about their teaching experiences.

Dyslexicon Dyslexicon is an online resource designed to help educators learn more about the challenges faced by dyslexic learners and how educators can help make learning better. On completion of this activity you will be able to: Identify challenges faced by dyslexic learners. Indentify how you can change your teaching methods to become a more inclusive educator. Access an online depository of resources about dyslexia in education. This resource has been designed to meet the needs of third level and adult educators but it may contain information helpful to you too. Glossary Link Comments area Link Start Page Welcome message. Purpose of resource. Desired learning Outcomes. Any prior knowledge required.

Dyslexicon What is Dyslexia? Drop down answers to choose from What causes dyslexia? Drop down answers to choose from Which Statement Below Is Correct? 1.Different teaching methods do not affect the potential for a dyslexic person to learn. 2.Different teaching methods can greatly improve learning for a dyslexic person 3.Only children can benefit from varied teaching methods. Glossary Link Comments area Link Quiz 3 sets of non-essay type questions. Each covering a separate area of dyslexia.

Dyslexicon Well done on completing the dyslexicon quiz. Here are some links you may find interesting. External resource 1 External resource 2 External resource 3 Glossary Link Comments area Link Quiz Results Display of quiz score and call to action to appropriate set of resources

Dyslexicon What is Dyslexia? Drop down answers to choose from What causes dyslexia? Drop down answers to choose from Which Statement Below Is Correct? 1.Different teaching methods do not affect the potential for a dyslexic person to learn. 2.Different teaching methods can greatly improve learning for a dyslexic person 3.Only children can benefit from varied teaching methods. Glossary Link Comments area Link Re-attempt Quiz User is prompted to re- attempt the quiz.

Dyslexicon What is Dyslexia? Drop down answers to choose from What causes dyslexia? Drop down answers to choose from Which Statement Below Is Correct? 1.Different teaching methods do not affect the potential for a dyslexic person to learn. 2.Different teaching methods can greatly improve learning for a dyslexic person 3.Only children can benefit from varied teaching methods. Glossary Link Comments area Link Post Quiz and Resource Link to comments Links to all resource areas and glossary