8 Predictions for schools across Australia and New Zealand in 2022
7th March 2022As another school year begins many of us are still trying to process the last tricky 24 months. Now we're wondering what lies ahead for 2022. At Texthelp we have seen an increase in usage of educational technology over the last 2 years. So we know that schools are adapting to ensure a great education for everyone. Using digital tools allows for creativity, flexibility and collaboration.
Continue ReadingHelping everyone understand and be understood at Bett 2022
28th February 2022On 23 - 25 March 2022, over 20,000 visitors and 400 companies will come together at Bett. The global meeting place for all things education technology. Across 3 days attendees will be immersed in inspiring content, be able to network with fellow educators and meet leading solutions providers. It’s fair to say, there’s a lot to take in. To help we’ve put together a list of sessions not to be missed.
Continue Reading14 tips for writing for the web
8th February 2022 -Today's web surfers live in a multitasking world. Often content is consumed on-the-go. Some may snack on content in between meetings, while others digest it as they’re watching Netflix. When it comes to writing for the web, we asked 14 business professionals for their top tips.
Continue ReadingDisability inclusion: A Q&A with IBM
27th January 2022 -IBM's Disability Employee Network Group (ENG) Lead and D&I Champion, Alix Horton, shares how they champion disability inclusion.
Continue ReadingSupporting employees with chronic illness: First-hand insights with Emma Mitchell
21st January 2022 -In this Q&A, Emma Mitchell, Talent Director at Ernst & Young (EY) who lives with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), shares how organisations can better support employees with chronic illness. Emma’s insights come from both her professional and personal experience in supporting employees with chronic illness and hidden disabilities.
Continue ReadingGroundbreaking tool helps Highland pupils overcome dyslexia
11th January 2022 -This article was originally published in The Press and Journal on 8th January 2022.
Dyslexia manifests differently for everyone – letters facing backwards, jumbled words, moving text. It can be embarrassing and confusing, which leads many young people to find their own workarounds rather than risk letting anyone know they’re struggling.
But classes at Dingwall Academy are using learning software to help pupils overcome the symptoms of dyslexia.
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