Expanding horizons for students with dyslexia in the 21st century: Universal design and mobile technology

Pauline Prevett, Gavin Reid, Iva Strnadová, Therese Cumming

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Abstract

This paper discusses the role of mobile technology in supporting people with dyslexia within the theoretical framework of Universal Design for Learning. The authors discuss how students with dyslexia can use mobile technology to address a diverse range of academic needs (such as reading, composing text, notetaking, metacognition and studying skills). Curriculum issues and teacher training are also examined. © 2013 The Authors. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs © 2013 NASEN.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)175-181
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Research in Special Educational Needs
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2013

Keywords

  • Curriculum
  • Dyslexia
  • Mobile learning
  • Teacher training
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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