Course curriculum

Course length: 3 - 4 hours

  • 1
    Welcome to the course!
  • 2
    Why do I need to know about this?
  • 3
    Useful settings and apps for teaching with iPads
  • 4
    Useful equipment when teaching with iPads
  • 5
    The evidence for technology based literacy interventions
  • 6
    Accessibility settings
  • 7
    Choosing and using apps
  • 8
    Reading Doctor apps
  • 9
    More reading apps
  • 10
    Spelling apps
  • 11
    Writing apps
  • 12
    Before you go
  • What does this course cover? FREE PREVIEW Course Structure FREE PREVIEW Before we begin...
  • Equalities and human rights FREE PREVIEW General research evidence about using tablet computers Why do I need to know about this - Quiz References
  • Using Apple Classroom Using Guided Access Using Screen Time to set restrictions and limits Settings and apps for teaching Links to apps mentioned in this chapter
  • Mirroring iPads on large screens Other useful equipment Useful equipment quiz Links to equipment mentioned in this chapter:
  • Evidence base for technology based literacy interventions Evidence Base Quiz References
  • Dictation on the iPad iPad accessibility settings for pupils with literacy difficulties Settings for pupils with literacy difficulties in Apple Books and Kindle apps Accessibility Settings Quiz Links to apps mentioned in this chapter
  • App features to look for and app features to avoid Good practice when using apps Test your learning References
  • Introduction Letter Sounds 1 and 2 Sight Words 1 Blending Sounds 1 Spelling Sounds 1 Links to apps mentioned in this chapter
  • Special Stories - personalised ebooks Teach Your Monster to Read - phonics app Links to apps mentioned in this chapter
  • Squeebles Spelling Test Links to apps mentioned in this chapter
  • Spell Better - word processing app Dexteria Junior and Dexteria - handwriting apps Rainbow sentences - sequencing words to make sentences Links to apps mentioned in this chapter
  • Before you go...

Three reasons to do this course:

  • Deliver evidence based interventions

    This course will show you how to use iPads to deliver evidence based learning interventions.

  • Save time

    Using technology appropriately can reduce the time teachers spend planning work, differentiating work and supporting students.

  • Promote independence

    Providing pupils with literacy difficulties with access to the right technology allows them to work independently.

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Reviews:

Using iPads to support students with literacy difficulties - evidence based practice.

 I loved the explicit links with what is 'evidence based'/what the literature says ‘works’.

 'From my perspective, it was helpful to be able to access parts of the course at different times (school staff might also find it helpful to be able access the course in two parts/two sittings.)'

'It was incredibly accessible and clear throughout!'

'Very thorough and informative. Lots of information given and the screen time and accessibility sections were excellent. The site worked well and it was a smooth process.'

'The apps and really useful and the explanations are a good starting point.'