There are many techniques that can help you study and learn, and also lots of online resources that are free to use and easily accessible.
iPad strategies
- Set your iPad background to the colour which works best for you
- Use a larger plug in / blue tooth keyboard when typing on to the iPad
- Bring headphones to school to access Immersive Reader/Ivona which are applications on your iPad which will allow you to listen to documents rather than read them.
- Use an iPad stylus to make notes directly on your iPad – this can help with revision and mind mapping
Ask for help
- Ask your teacher for help! They are there to support you. Teachers use a range of strategies and techniques, tell them which work best for you and don’t try to pretend that things are fine when they are not
- If you are anxious about homework and/or assessments, talk to you teacher about this, they will be understanding
- If you are worried about your learning, speak to your Pastoral teacher who will speak to your teachers on your behalf.
Use technology
- Take photographs of lessons or notes written on a board (most lessons will be on OneNote on your iPad). You will be able to file these photos in a subject area of your iPad.
- Reduce the distraction of background noise by using ear buds
- If you need a specific-coloured overlay make sure you use them.
- Make use of the resources in the accessibility box in the classroom
