There are a variety of supports provided using Digital Technology. Use the links below to help support home learning

Supporting home learning

Supporting pupils with Dyslexia – Parent masterclass

Claro software – text to speech software for MAC, Windows and Chromebook

Supporting dyslexia – Check out Dyslexia Scotland for practical advise

Supporting reading at home

Call Scotland website: Text to speech support

Call Scotland website: Coloured overlay support while home learning

Ipad

Using the Ipad to support dyslexia Download

Using the Ipad to support learning Download

Guidelines for using Claro PDF (text to speech)Download

Guidelines for using Claro Speak (text to speech)Download

Offfice lens and Immsersive reader Download

CALL Scotland : Ipad apps to support Dyslexia Download

Reading support: digital and audio books

Edinburgh Libraries – All pupils can sign up for free

RNIB bookshare provide accessible textbooks and resources for learners with sight loss, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and qualifying physical disabilities

National accessible library: Our library is for people who are unable to enjoy reading a printed book because they are blind, visually impaired, have print blindness due to dyslexia or are physically impaired.

Commercial digital books:

Amazon Kindle – read Kindle books on Kindle, Windows, MacOS, iPads and Android.

Apple Books – for MacOS and iOS.

Google Play Store – for Android, web, iOS or Ebook Reader. See How to use Google Play Books.

Kobo – for Android, MacOS, Windows, iOS or Kobo Reader.

Audio books:

Calibre and Young Calibre Audio Libraries

ListeningBooks.com

RNIB OverdriveAudible – audio books on almost any device.

Apple Books – audio books for MacOS and iOS.

Google Play Store – audio books for Android, web, iOS or Ebook Reader.

Kobo – audio books for Android, MacOS, Windows, iOS or Kobo Reader.