EDP Priority:  7. Support for Inclusion
ICT and Dyslexia
School Improvement Service
SLA Charge (Hours) /delegate:  6 Course Fee Per Delegate: £ 24.00
Non SLA schools charge/delegate:  £ 100 Ref No: S5C1717 Target Grp: Cross Phase
Date/Time from:
Wednesday 17 March 2004 from 10.00am to 4.15pm

Venue: Cascade Training Room, Hull University

Director:  John Janulewski
Tutor(s): Dr Isobel Fleming, Elisabeth Rawson Closing Date:  25/02/04

Information:
This course is aimed at teachers who wish to find out more about dyslexia and use ICT to support pupils with literacy difficulties including dyslexia. Opportunities will be provided to:

  • Work interactively with SEN software (talking first word, text help, wordshark and inspiration).
  • Look at hardware resources (Alpha smart, hand held spell checkers)
  • Reflect upon the role of ICT with pupils who have literacy difficulties.
  • Visit web-based sources of help.
Objectives:
  • To gain an understanding of dyslexia and how ICT can assist in the remediation of literacy difficulties
  • To familiarise teachers with current appropriate hardware and software.
  • To build confidence in the use of ICT.
Please note that failure to attend a course to which you have applied will result in an admin. charge of £10.00 unless a cancellation code is quoted.
A similar charge will be made if delegates attend without having made a formal application.

Please complete the section below and pass the form onto your INSET co-ordinator or Headteacher.
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All completed applications should be posted or faxed to:
Liz Sims, School Improvement Service, FS32, County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA. Fax: 01482 392490

Jon Mager, Director of Lifelong Learning