Texthelp products receive Tech and Learning Awards of Excellence
31st March 2021
Continue ReadingLessons from Hobsonville Point Secondary School
23rd March 2021 -During a panel discussion I took part in recently with Texthelp, we explored how school leaders can use technology to improve learning experiences. Throughout the discussion I was reminded that we are in a unique position here at Hobsonville Point Secondary School (HPSS) in Auckland. We are a ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) school and we tailor our programmes to support every student. We know the impact that EdTech tools have on learning and I want to share the key principles that guide us. To help you integrate technology into teaching and learning at your school.
Continue Reading6 Steps towards a Supportive Workplace (inspired by Sainsbury's)
18th March 2021 -Recently on our Texthelp Talks podcast we were joined by Toby Hopkins, Colleague Inclusion and Engagement Executive at Sainsbury's. As a Texthelp customer, Sainsbury's provide Read&Write as a support tool for their staff - just one of a number of key measures they've taken to create a great place to work. This got us thinking: what does it mean to be an inclusive employer? What does this look like in practice? And how can technology help create more equitable work environments?
Continue ReadingRead&Write supports text-to-speech in Irish
15th March 2021 -Texthelp is happy to announce that Read&Write for Google Chrome now supports text-to-speech in Irish! The new update was released last week, in time for Seachtain na Gaeilge. This is especially exciting and long awaited for schools in the Irish-medium sector in Northern Ireland. The update means that we’ll also be able to support Irish Language Learners in all other schools too.
Continue Reading12 neurodiversity strengths that come from thinking differently
15th March 2021 -From absorbing information to drawing connections, there are several strengths that come from thinking differently and having neurodiverse teams in the workplace. Here, twelve business leaders and HR professionals share with us what they think are the biggest strengths that come from thinking differently.
Continue ReadingTexthelp acquires the Lingit Group
10th March 2021 -Today, we are excited to announce that Texthelp has acquired the Lingit Group. This means that the Claro Software, LexAble and Lingit tools are now part of the Texthelp family.
Texthelp and the Lingit Group’s vision and purpose are strongly aligned. We share a belief that everyone has the right to understand and be understood.
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