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This term we have a packed agenda of training webinars to support Clicker and DocsPlus subscribers. Our trainers will guide you through key product features and demonstrate a wide range of LearningGrids resources to support your learners.
Recent JCQ updates have new guidelines for students using assistive technology (like DocsPlus) for exam access arrangements, including students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and those sitting Functional Skills English qualifications. If your school or exam centre uses (or would like to use) DocsPlus, here's what these changes mean and what you need to know to support your students effectively.
5 benefits of using DocsPlus for exam access arrangements
Ensuring all students have a fair shot during exams is no easy task. With diverse learning needs in every classroom, it can feel overwhelming to provide the right kind of support, especially when exam time rolls around. The great news is, if a student qualifies for additional access arrangements in exams, they can use DocsPlus.
If you're considering purchasing Clicker or DocsPlus but aren't sure which subscription type is the best option for you, we're here to help! In this blog post, we'll walk you through each subscription type, explain their benefits, and help you determine which option best suits your school’s needs.
In our recent DocsPlus & Dyslexia webinar, we asked attendees to share the main literacy challenges their students struggle with.
Many schools use the PDF reader in DocsPlus so that students with access requirements can have their exam papers read to them. The examination authorities usually provide the PDF versions of the exams shortly beforehand.
In a recent conversation with a secondary school, we discussed how DocsPlus could be used to support learners in PE. We focused on how to assist students when reading or writing PE-related content, both in lessons and in exams.
The challenges faced by students learning English as an additional language are multi-layered. They are not only learning English, but also learning curriculum subjects through English.
See the training webinars we’re running throughout the summer term!
We have recently added to our DocsPlus training resources, which now include tutorials on saving, sharing and printing documents and Smart Tabs.
Training webinars throughout the spring term are now open for registrations!
Have you seen the new DocsPlus Myths and Legends section on LearningGrids? As well as being an important part of English and History lessons, myths, legends and folklore are valuable for developing students’ understanding of social norms and moral boundaries. The Echo and Narcissus DocsPlus resources can be used to support the analysis of the text and to explore the important life lessons within this Greek myth.
New this month, DocsPlus users can now join our DocsPlus Community Facebook Group.
We're often asked in Customer Care meetings for advice on the best ways to start using DocsPlus, so I recently led a webinar on this very topic!
Our upcoming free webinars are full of fantastic information for educators and have been curated by our knowledgeable team of experienced teachers and Senior Education Consultants. This term’s webinars also welcome special guests who are experts in SEND, ICT and Inclusion. So, here’s what’s coming up this term and how you can register…
