1. TEL for Specific Learning Difficulties
Alison Jones: February 2018

2. Programme for Today Overview Everyday assistive technology
Screen reader
Screen recorder
Some useful Apps
Thinglink
Quizlet
A new app for adult literacy learners

3. Key Points Motivation is key
Tailor solutions to suit the learner: must be relevant, clear and as simple as possible
Adapt solutions to suit the learning styles
Ask learner to contribute to the solution
Foster learner autonomy
Use the many free tools available e.g. voice recorder, speech assistants, predictive text etc.
Screening tools (e.g. Lads Plus disk) can highlight strengths as well as weakness

5. Assistive Technology: Screen Reader
Screen Reader: on iPad
Click General
Accessibility
Speech

6. Reading on the iPad Choose the Reading mode
Select text to read a section by highlighting the text and clicking speak
To read the whole text, drag 2 fingers down from the top part of the iPad

7. Narrator Mode: PC and Laptops
Narrator Desktop Mode will read all text on the screen
Click settings for more options

8. Assistive Technology: Screen Recorder
Settings
Click Control Centre
click the green + button
Double tap home button to see the icon

9. Using Screen Recorder on the iPad
Click screen recorder
3 seconds given to get ready!
Click red bar at the top to stop the recording
Video is saved in Photos
Long press to activate audio
You can edit in photos or in iMovie

10. screencast-o-matic.com Type in address bar: Screencast-o-matic.com
Download player
Adjust window
Record and save as needed

11. Thinglink.com Web or app (more options on PC but app is very direct)
Open App and click + to create a new image
Tag as needed with text, audio, links, video etc.

12. Quizlet Tailor made flashcards Inbuilt tests & games Speaker feature
App on the mobile phone
Available on all platforms for free
Helps to organise ideas and facts
Helps with writing skills

13. What is the Story app Stories written by learners
Change the level of difficulty or selected words to be worked on
Hint button
Send in your learners’ stories

14. Dyslexia.ie
Downloadable guide for those working in the FET sector in Ireland
They advise:
Adjust methods and styles
Dyslexia is not about ability
Develop a trustful relationship
Address literacy challenges
Use technology

15. Open Dyslexic Font

16. Some Useful Links www.dyslexia.ie www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm