Technology in Exams
Discrimination
Formal exams tend to discriminate against students that do not find reading and writing easy.
Solutions are available
The Joint Council for Qualifications recommends the use of technology in exams to level the playing field.
This technolgy can drastically transfrom the grades achieved by student with learning difficulties.
Sadly, too few students benefit from these reasonable adjustments that would give SpLD students the opportunity to be assesed on their knowledge of the subject rather than how quickly they read or write.
How technology can help
This video shows how technology can help overcome the difficulties experienced by students with learning difficulties.
What schools need to know
This masterclass includes many speakers with vast levels of experience and expertise and is well worth a watch.
This is essential viewing for all secondary schools, and helpful viewing for all parents as it is filled with tips and advice you need to enable exam success for every student.
Register online to watch the recording and learn how to support students with access arrangements using technology.