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SfLT with a passion for anything ICT which engages, motivates and builds capacity for learners and educators. Views are my own. Re-tweets are not endorsements

[EIS @EISUnion]

Pupils with additional support needs are FIVE TIMES more likely to be excluded from school.

Our education system is failing ASN students.

We need more support staff, more access to specialist services and more funds for ASN #StandUp4QualityEdu #SU4QE

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

Next week is #BookWeekScotland! We’ll be running fun-filled read-alongs of ‘The Bongles and The Crafty Crows’ to help children – early level & upwards – learn about cyber security. This book will be part of the Bookbug bags for P1 pupils. Sign up - https://t.co/0q9TuSoIWo

[CALL Scotland @CALLScotland]

1-7 Nov is Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland

We know that technology can make a big difference for pupils with literacy difficulties arising from dyslexia.

Download our FREE Technology Checklist from the CALL website which will support educators to better support learners.

[agnes @agnesmcgrory]

@DyslexiaScotlan Looking forward to
The day ahead @Raploch_Primary

[agnes @agnesmcgrory]

@deaconbluemusic Ah was so looking forward to seeing you on Saturday as my son bought me tickets in April, but I have just realised they are on level 2 and recently diagnosed with Ménière's disease so cannot go up heights. Hopefully get you next time your in town. Keep safe

[Raploch Primary @Raploch_Primary]

STEM in action in P1 today. Some of our learners worked as a team to construct a cage tower using KAPLA. They loved this challenge and persevered all afternoon after watching a YouTube video. #STEM #teamwork

[BBC Bitesize for Teachers @BBC_Teach]

Thanks to @maddiemoate for helping us spread the word in this video! #BBCmicrobit

[Neurodiversity Training UK @NeurodiversityT]

FREE for Parents, Carers & Grandparents: Join us on Monday 22nd May at 10am to learn more about supporting dyslexic children to develop a love of reading and sharing stories at home. Register free via link:
https://t.co/ZeOpdNTynS @WomensInstitute @KinshipCarersUk @sencochat

[Dyslexia Scotland @DyslexiaScotlan]

Event: Support for dyslexia in Stirling schools - a talk for parents and carers in @StirlingCouncil area.
https://t.co/4xQgO0FBR9
@stir_spyp @wallacehighsch @Stirling_High @balfronhigh @McLarenHigh @StModansHS @DunblaneHS @BannockburnHigh @CYPBridgend

[CALL Scotland @CALLScotland]

Thanks for sharing.👍This is one of our most recent additions to the downloads section of our website. https://t.co/MCRfnxOyAq

[FVWLcollaborative @FVWLric]

🎉IT’S HERE🎉
‘How Good Is Our Play for Learning?’ Toolkit is ready to use! Link in comments ⬇️

✅quality-assured practice examples from practitioners across FVWL RIC
✅linked to RtA
✅useful for QA

We need more examples of the wonderful play in our settings - get in touch!

[CALL Scotland @CALLScotland]

If you had one hour to learn about assistive technology to support your learners with ASN what would you want to focus on? How do you know how to answer this if you don't know what options are out there? Please let us know in the comments or DM if you prefer :)

[Book Creator from Kami @BookCreatorApp]

📑 Did you know that you can now import PDFs straight in to make them interactive and accessible?

Use the pen tool to draw, write or highlight, use the fill tool to add color to the PDF, use the eraser to delete parts of the PDF, and add emojis to bring some personalization 🥳

[Nessy @NessyLearning]

“If teachers are not trained to notice and accommodate for the needs of diverse learners, a considerable percentage of every class will (fail to) succeed academically”. https://t.co/cYSlqE9Un1

[Nessy @NessyLearning]

Georgia Ryan was diagnosed with #dyslexia and #dysgraphia in her last year of primary school. Since then, she has become an inspiration to dyslexic children worldwide. Here is her advice for dyslexic teens: https://t.co/Jylguxl4dZ

[agnes @agnesmcgrory]

@NessyLearning @carolinemcurrie @Raploch_Primary

[Nessy @NessyLearning]

Improve your child's early literacy skills with the award-winning Hairy Phonics Apps, available now for free until 11th April! #Easter #Apps https://t.co/BDEHvOrJ7s

[Dyslexia Scotland @DyslexiaScotlan]

"Reading is the building block of health literacy, digital literacy and information literacy."
https://t.co/06HZfjjKwf

[Book Creator from Kami @BookCreatorApp]

Did you know you can use Book Creator for #FormativeAssessment?

Check out this book by @ClassTechTips filled with ideas to check for understanding through:
📑 Daily/weekly logs
💬 Feedback loops
☑️ Checklists
🎥 Video reflections

Learn more at https://t.co/xJCUtWlDhm

[Nessy @NessyLearning]

Building self-esteem at home from early childhood can be the key to success in an individual’s life. This guide will help you learn the key steps to rebuild a #dyslexic child's self-esteem. https://t.co/PeT9qFLnEm