Making the Most of Technology for Learning
Digital devices can unlock a world of learning and potential, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to start. Technology can help to transform the way our children learn and help to equip them for the world beyond the school gates. We want to make sure everyone gets the same chance to succeed by making sure the technology young people best meets their needs.
On this page you will find practical support and resources to help you and your child get the most from their Equipped for Learning device.
5 Quick Ways Get To Know Your Child's Device:
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Accessibility on iPad
iPad has excellent accessibility features built in to help young people learn and create in the ways that works best for them. From zooming in, to turning text into speech, download this guide to find out more about what iPad can do to support your child's learning.
You can also find out more directly from the Apple website, where there are step by step guides and videos to explain the full range of accessibility features available on iPad
Accessibility on Chromebook
Google Chromebooks also include a wide range of excellent built-in accessibility features which are used frequently in school to unlock learning experiences. Find out more here.
Every learner can use the settings to customise their learning and help ensure thee device is set up in the way that feels best for them.
Read&Write
All pupils and staff in Midlothian have an accessibility toolbar built into their device for learning. It works on iPad and Chromebook.
Click to download our Getting Started with Read&Write guide, packed full of helpful hints, explanations of each tool and links to more resources.
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Why Read&Write?
Watch our video case study to hear from Midlothian pupils and staff what the impact has been for them when using accessibility tools to support learning.
Read&Write Free for Families
Families across Midlothian are now able to download literacy support software to their own devices for free, thanks to a world-first partnership between Midlothian Council and digital software supplier, Texthelp.
Google Guardian
Parents/carers of secondary school pupils can opt in to Google Guardian. This is an optional way of the school providing you with a regular summary of your child’s learning, based on the work done through Google Classroom.
This can help facilitate meaningful and positive conversations about learning between you and your child and give you the information you need to help them organise their studies.
Please check with your child's secondary school if Google Guardian is currently available.
