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Our short CPD course will allow you to develop practical solutions to help learners use Assistive Technology and build your knowledge of reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities. You will discover approaches utilising assistive technology that can enable individuals with dyslexia and diverse needs to overcome barriers that add pressure to literacy, planning and organisational tasks. You’ll learn how assistive technology enables individuals to complete literacy tasks successfully and focus on cultivating learner autonomy.
By completing this unit, you will be able to:
1. Identify the importance of assistive technology in the context of the legislative environment
2. Identify how assistive technology can support individuals across different learning and workplace settings
3. Analyse the importance of assistive technology in the context of memory and organisational skills
4. Review the assistive technology context for the individual and determine appropriate technology for their use
✔ 100% online training
✔ Access anywhere
✔ No live delivery
✔ Developed by education professionals
✔ Tutor support through online forums
✔ CPD Standards Office Accredited
✔ Level 5, mapped against Ofqual level descriptors
✔ 30 hours of self-paced study, over 8 weeks
✔ Set start and assignment submission dates
✔ Delivered through our Campus Online platform
This unit is suitable for those working in a primary/secondary dyslexia/literacy environment or those working with adults who have at least one year’s recent and relevant experience and who are qualified to Level 3 (A Level or equivalent qualifications). It is suitable for delegates in the UK or overseas
Please note: we reserve the right to request information in support of your application. Support assistants should identify a senior member of teaching staff within the organisation to act as your mentor during this course.
Our courses are delivered through Campus Online, our unique online learning platform.
Campus Online allows you to study at your own pace, without the need to travel, or commit to particular dates or times. You’ll log in to access your study materials, contact your tutor for support, and connect and network with other delegates.
£295 + VAT
There are no additional costs for International delegates.
This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.
This unit contributes to the following Award:
By booking three set units as an Award, you will save £30
“Thanks for the positive feedback on my assignment. Your assistance on this course has been brilliant, really helpful input throughout. Thanks so much”
“I have completed this unit, it is an excellent course that combines study skills strategies with assistive technology. If you don’t know much about the technology, you will learn a lot from it.”
“I have enjoyed the portfolio style assignment and all the learning that came with it very much. I am feeling much more confident about AT now. Thank you for all your support.”
“It has been a really fantastic course, and I’ve learnt a great deal and I’m already sharing new ideas with my students. It is such an interesting area. Every week things seem to change in the world of technology.”
This unit is comprised of three study cycles, each of which includes a Study, Practice, Reflect, and Collaborate section. There are also associated practical tasks, with reference to current research and case studies.
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