Celebrating different minds
18th March 2022 -What would you say are the benefits of thinking differently? You might say it brings new ideas to the table, helps to rethink inefficient processes, and identifies patterns other people might miss. This week (March 21st - 27th) marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, an event that celebrates neurodivergent strengths at all stages in life, from school to the workplace.
Continue Reading5 Ways Assistive Technology Can Help Dyslexic Students in the Classroom
14th March 2022Picture this: 8th Grader, Lucas is sat in his English class; everyone is taking down notes from the board and the extra pearls of wisdom from his teacher. The bell will ring any minute now, and he’s working at break-neck speed to get everything down. Meanwhile, his non-dyslexic classmates leisurely jot points down without breaking a sweat.
*School bell rings* (sighs in relief) Lucas had finished his notes, but after glancing back over them, all that extra stress and effort seems a waste to him now, because he can’t understand a word he’s written.
Continue ReadingGet a Piece of our Pi Day EquatIO Activities
7th March 2022 -March 14th is just around the corner, which means it’s nearly time for the biggest event in the math calendar: Pi Day!
Continue Reading8 Predictions for schools across Australia and New Zealand in 2022
7th March 2022As another school year begins many of us are still trying to process the last tricky 24 months. Now we're wondering what lies ahead for 2022. At Texthelp we have seen an increase in usage of educational technology over the last 2 years. So we know that schools are adapting to ensure a great education for everyone. Using digital tools allows for creativity, flexibility and collaboration.
Continue ReadingHelping everyone understand and be understood at Bett 2022
28th February 2022On 23 - 25 March 2022, over 20,000 visitors and 400 companies will come together at Bett. The global meeting place for all things education technology. Across 3 days attendees will be immersed in inspiring content, be able to network with fellow educators and meet leading solutions providers. It’s fair to say, there’s a lot to take in. To help we’ve put together a list of sessions not to be missed.
Continue Reading14 tips for writing for the web
8th February 2022 -Today's web surfers live in a multitasking world. Often content is consumed on-the-go. Some may snack on content in between meetings, while others digest it as they’re watching Netflix. When it comes to writing for the web, we asked 14 business professionals for their top tips.
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