Free Software Takes the Pain Out of Referencing
Zotero handles the referencing so you can get on with the writing. When I was at University, I remember the euphoric feeling of getting to the end of my essay, hitting the word count and realising that...
View ArticleA Beginners Guide to Text-to-speech Software
For anyone grappling with text based tasks, Text-to-speech software can massively improve your speed and accuracy. This video gives an overview of how Text-to-speech works and demos of some of the most...
View ArticleTop 5 Referencing Tools for Dyslexic Students
Nearly all courses expect you to submit written work that has been referenced, without it you may be accused of plagiarising (passing someone else’s work off as your own). Referencing is a...
View ArticleMindNode | Versatile Mobile Mind Mapping On The Go
As an Assistive Technology tutor, I’m familiar with most of the popular Mind Mapping programmes available for desktop Mac’s and PC’s. I’d never looked at using a mobile Mind Mapping app as I couldn’t...
View ArticleTrue Stories | Red Pen Scars
My self-esteem and confidence had taken a pounding from a young age as the red pen marks made permanent scars. Although I survived it, School was not easy for me. Enduring constant put downs for bad...
View Article200 Ways to Improve your Spelling with Mnemonics
Let’s face it, the English language is confusing. Years after leaving school my spelling is still atrocious, I still struggle to work out when and where I should use capital letters, I have no idea...
View ArticleDYSboxing #4 | The Intelligent Spell Checker
Ever wished you could magically correct your bad spelling? If you need any assistance when reading this post please note Browsealoud is installed on this site. Click the headphone logo in the top left...
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Speed Reading Tips for Dyslexic Readers
“Believe it or not, the key to faster and more efficient reading is to try and read less text?!” When gathering information for a college essay, university dissertation or work report, the ability to...
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DYSboxing #5 | The ThinkWrite Headset | Your Flexible Friend
ThinkWrite: A well designed headset with an impressive trick up it’s sleeve. A few weeks ago I came across this deceptively normal looking pair of headphones. Sure they are well designed, and if...
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4 Skills Dyslexics Should Excel at in Future Job Markets
Gone are the days when you had one job for life. With the evolution of technology and prominence of new players in global commerce, in the future jobs market, skills that once guaranteed your CV pride...
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Free Software Takes the Pain Out of Referencing
Zotero handles the referencing so you can get on with the writing. When I was at University, I remember the euphoric feeling of getting to the end of my essay, hitting the word count and realising...
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200 Ways to Improve your Spelling with Mnemonics
Let’s face it, the English language is confusing. Years after leaving school my spelling is still atrocious, I still struggle to work out when and where I should use capital letters, I have no idea...
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