Category: Assistive Technology
Alastair Fielden 
29.11.17Connected Learning
The availability of technology for online learning has been around for well over a decade. The Anytime Anywhere Learning initiative that came out of the USA some years ago gained traction in the UK. This approach gives schools the room to develop their vision for extending and enhancing access to learning opportunities beyond the school … Continued
Alastair Fielden 04.10.17The Assistive Side Of Ed Tech
We jump in our car, turn it on and expect it to get us from A to B without needing to understand its internal workings, unless one happens to be into vehicle mechanics. Most of us approach the use computing devices in the same way; we turn it on, expect it to work and call … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 17.07.17Introducing connectEd
We’re delighted to introduce connectEd, our brand new online tutoring service which offers curriculum classes in a click. ConnectEd is an online platform allowing parents to easily login and connect with a qualified tutor who will assist their child in catching up with vital parts of the curriculum or help them to gain a head … Continued
Alastair Fielden 24.11.16A Week in the Life Series: Episode 3 – “A Testing Time”
With an internal sigh the SENCO considered the forms in front of her on the desk, and the possible options open to them, was it necessary to place Jack onto the next stage of the school SEN register, and if so on what basis? It seemed to be the next logical stage in the process, … Continued
Alastair Fielden 13.11.16A Week in the Life Series: Episode 2 – “I am going to get it right!”
“Oh, Oh, I know Miss…Miss!” as Jack thinks of a good reason and shoots up his hand in an effort to gain his teacher’s attention. “Yes, Salu, what do you think?” as the teacher scans the room ignoring Jack’s noisy hands-up in favour of one of the ‘quiet’ hands waiting to contribute. Jack, beginning to … Continued
Alastair Fielden 09.11.16A Week in the Life Series: Episode 1 – What is up with that child?
A parent walks wearily up to the school gate at the end of another long day. Already feeling frazzled and wondering how the next four hours or so until bedtime will go today, this parent arrives in time to overhear a small group huddle together, commenting, “That child just seems all over the place, can’t … Continued
Alastair Fielden 31.10.16Note Taking Made Easier – That Syncing Feeling
Following on from the post on Audio note taking, there may be those students who have a preference to type brief notes, yet also need audio to support their note taking and aide their memory. There are a couple of ways this can be accomplished. For those using iPads, AudioNote by Luminant Software, has been around … Continued
Alastair Fielden 31.10.16Note Taking Made Easier – Audio
Settling on the most comfortable and accessible note-taking method for our access needs and preferences is important, yet the choices available to accomplish this can seem bewildering. Note-taking technology has increased the range of options available, along with accessibility options in the system settings of mobile devices, which cover audio recording, dictation, digitized handwriting and … Continued
Alastair Fielden 08.07.16Supporting Struggling Writers #2
Words and Pictures The title is a reference for those old enough to remember the name of the educational T.V. programmes of the same name. In the first article we mentioned ‘Talking Pictures’, that is the use of images and video, as a stimulus to help students generate discussion and record their ideas related to … Continued
Alastair Fielden 01.07.16Supporting Struggling Writers #1
In this series of posts we look at how we can support pupils who struggle with writing and look at some resources and ways of working that could be used with a range of ages. In this post we consider general solutions, in further posts we will look at how some specific solutions could be … Continued
