Educational technology, when viewed as a core element of teaching, has the power to ensure that children’s learning is organized in a way that helps them to focus on exactly what they need to do.

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In this module, you will:

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The 2021 Dyslexic Dynamic Report highlights that talent shortages are at a 15-year high. Having 10/10 of the soft skills employers are looking for means that people with dyslexia are perfectly poised to fill this skills gap. Dyslexic Thinking is also now a skill recognized by the world’s largest careers platform LinkedIn and an official term added to Dictionary.com.

Explore below to learn quick tips for supporting Dyslexic Thinking with technology tools.

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Assistive technologies can aid learners with dyslexia who often struggle to read and recognize what is written accurately and fluently. The best part is that many of these technologies are built into tools learners are already using.

To build on the strengths of learners with dyslexia, encourage them to talk about how they use classroom systems for recording and submitting assignments, as well as their planning processes around assignments. Technology tools that provide structure and multi-sensory experiences, such as organizers and mind maps, can help learners develop focus and confidence.