Identifying needs and technological responses

Practitioners should be able:

To assess the needs of all learners and to identify, evaluate, select and use digital tools and possibly assistive technology to support these
To adjust and customise digital environments to personal needs (e.g. accessibility).

Support and Resources

Explore the accessibility features available on Microsoft, Google and Apple platforms, as well as the advice and resources provided by Call Scotland.

Expertise in Communication and Assistive Technology Call Scotland resources to support learner needs using digital

Get started with accessibility features on iPad Apple guide to accessibility features available on iPad

Accessibility Features available in Microsoft products

Google Workspace user guide to accessibility Google home for accessibility features available across the Workspace platform

Video Gallery

Getting your web browser to read aloud on windows #digilearnbits

Microsoft Forms Within Glow - Sharing, Settings and Accessibility Features.

Microsoft Immersive Reader Within Glow - Grammar Options

Microsoft Immersive Reader Within Glow - Reading Preferences.

Microsoft Immersive Reader Within Glow - Text Preferences.

Google Slides - add speaker notes with voice typing

Technology Tools for Complex Needs with CALL Scotland.

Google Docs - Learning Tools