Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness

In Education

Gain an in-depth understanding of the role of AT in creating accessible and equitable learning environments.
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Individual Licence
£499/year

Unlock a wealth of knowledge with our Individual License, designed for learners who are eager to independently explore the world of Assistive Technology.
  • Unlimited Access: Enjoy unrestricted access to all our courses at your convenience. Learn at your own pace, revisit modules, and delve deeper into topics of interest.
  • Certification:  Earn a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
  • Exclusive Updates: Stay up-to-date with new courses and content updates.

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Elevate your employees' AT Awareness with our site licence, designed to arm learners with the skills and knowledge to provide inclusive support for students.
  • Unlimited Access for all learners: Learners will enjoy unrestricted access to learn at their own pace, revisit modules, and delve deeper into topics of interest.
  • Certification:  Each learner will earn a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
  • Exclusive Updates: Learners will stay up-to-date with new courses and content updates.
  • Team Collaboration: Learners are able to exchange thoughts, opinions and advice as part of our online class facility.

What's included?

  • 12 Modules
  • Certification
  • 100+ Quiz questions
  • 30+ Videos
  • Resources including user guides and suggested reading

Interactive videos and quizzes

The course consists of videos, text and quizzes. These elements have been designed to support you to improve your knowledge of Assistive Technology and the vast array of tools and products available. 

Resources library

 
You will be provided with a comprehensive resource library that you can refer back to at any time. Resources include software user guides and recommended readings and videos. 

Course Objectives

Our Assistive Technology Awareness Courses are designed with clear, comprehensive objectives to guide your learning journey. On completion you will have achieved the following outcomes:

  • Understand the role of Assistive Technology in fostering accessibility and inclusivity in education.
  • Learn the differences between various types of Assistive Technology products and their specific
    applications.
  • Gain knowledge on how to support disabled students to implement assistive technology effectively.
  • Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for disabled students.
  • Stay ahead of the curve by learning about the latest advancements in Assistive Technology and how these can be used to support students
  • CPD-Certification: Earn a certification upon completion, validating your newfound expertise in Assistive Technology, a testament to your commitment to inclusive educational practices.

Course Content       

Each AT strategy is the subject of its own module (e.g. Mind mapping).
This encourages learners to explore the full range of tools available and the differences between them.
The modules include:

Introduction to the Course

Explore the fundamentals of Assistive Technology, including the potentially transformative benefits to students, how to access AT and details on how to use the course.

Text-to-Speech

This module offers a focused exploration of technology that gives voice to written words. We will look to demystify Text-to-Speech tools, understand their applications, and learn how to effectively integrate them into the learning environment.

Text Reading Pens

Text reading pens bring the power of reading to everyone by scanning printed text and converting it to spoken words. We'll explore how these devices can bridge the gap between traditional text and digital accessibility.

Mind Mapping

Understand how mind mapping software can support a wide variety of disabled students by converting complex ideas into understandable, visual diagrams. You'll also learn about the difference between digital and hand-drawn mind maps. 

Audio Note taking

Explore the different Audio note taking tools that assist in transforming spoken words into valuable notes. You'll explore how to unlock the potential of these tools in enhancing productivity, learning, and inclusivity. 

Speech-to-Text

Join us as we explore how to harness the power of speech-to-text technology to foster inclusive & efficient communication environments. We will look at the different speech-to-text software, including system compatibility and challenges supported. 
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Writing Support Tools

Delve into various tools that aid in structuring thoughts, managing research, and streamlining the writing process. This module provides essential guidance on tools that can increase efficiency and structure within projects.

Organisation Tools

This module explores the aspects of AT that can supercharge self-management and task execution. These tools can bring order to chaos, enhancing productivity and reducing stress. We'll look at their individual features and the disability impacts they help overcome.

Spelling Support Tools

Utilising spelling support tools can reduce barriers to written communication, and improve writing confidence. This module will introduce you to spellcheckers, autocorrectors and prediction tools to understand how they differ.

Magnification and Screen Reading

This module is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of these crucial technologies for visually impaired or blind students exploring how they can enable individuals to access digital content independently.

E-Learning Platforms

E-Learning platforms have a huge impact on a student's engagement and knowledge of their AT tools. We'll look at the different options available and the features they offer.

Review

Gain an understanding of the benefits of AT training, find resources for further reading and solidify your knowledge in the final quiz of the course. This wrap-up provides an opportunity to reflect on your learning journey, identify areas of strength, and areas needing further study.

Choose your plan

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Individual Licence
£499/year

Unlock a wealth of knowledge with our Individual License, designed for learners who are eager to independently explore the world of Assistive Technology.
    • Unlimited Access: Enjoy unrestricted access to all our courses at your convenience. Learn at your own pace, revisit modules, and delve deeper into topics of interest.
    • CPD Certification:  Earn a certificate and CPD points upon successful completion of the course.
    • Exclusive Updates: Stay up-to-date with new courses and content updates.
    • Additional Resources: Gain exclusive access to a wealth of additional resources, carefully curated and constantly updated to supplement your learning journey

Education Providers
Get in touch!

Elevate your employees' AT Awareness with our site licence, designed to arm learners with the skills and knowledge to foster inclusive workplace environments.
  • Unlimited Access for all learners: Learners will enjoy unrestricted access to learn at their own pace, revisit modules, and delve deeper into topics of interest.
  • CPD Certification: All learners will gain CPD points.
  • Exclusive Updates: Learners will stay up-to-date with new courses and content updates.
  • Team Collaboration: Learners are able to exchange thoughts, opinions and advice as part of our online class facility.
  • Additional Resources: Users will gain exclusive access to a wealth of additional resources, carefully curated and constantly updated to supplement your learning journey.

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