Toward Linking Dyslexia Types and Symptoms to the Available Assistive Technologies

• Published in: 2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies pp. 597 - 598
• Main Authors: Alsobhi, Aisha Yaquob, Khan, Nawaz, Rahanu, Harjinder
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.07.2014
• Subjects: Assistive Technologies; Assistive technology; Dyslexia; Dyslexic student; E-learning; Educational institutions; Electronic learning; Speech; Visualization; Writing
• ISSN: 2161-3761
• DOI: 10.1109/ICALT.2014.174

As a result of the widespread, and accelerating, dissemination of digital technologies, there has been a profound effect on how people learn. These effects have been greatly debated over the years. While many educational developers have agree on the effects technologies have brought on educational performance, little attention has been made to the relationship between such technologies effects and individual differences such as individuals who suffer dyslexia. There are readily available Assistive Technologies that offer potential to help students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. This paper will attempt to tease out these technologies and dyslexia types, hence attempt at providing a solution. The focus should not be on correlating one technology to one disability. Instead of identifying different pedagogical needs such as help with reading and writing. Then, trying to meet those needs by looking at the whole range of ways that available.