Use of technology in adapted assessment

Dyslexia, a learning disorder that affects the acquisition of reading and writing skills, poses particular challenges in the educational environment. To ensure fair and accurate assessment, it is essential to explore and take advantage of the possibilities offered by technology. This session will focus on the use of technology in adapted assessment, highlighting how these tools can level the playing field for students with dyslexia and promote an inclusive educational environment.

Challenges of Traditional Assessment for Students with Dyslexia

• Impact on Written Expression and Reading: Traditional written assessment can underestimate the abilities of students with dyslexia, as their challenges in written expression and reading can negatively affect results. Technology offers opportunities to overcome these barriers.

• Inequalities in Verbal Skills: The verbal challenges associated with dyslexia can present inequalities in traditional assessment, where oral and expression skills can be overshadowed. Technology can provide alternatives to assess these skills more effectively.

Technological Tools to Support Assessment

• Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech Programs: Speech and text recognition technology offers students with dyslexia the ability to express themselves verbally and convert their speech to written text, and vice versa. This not only facilitates the evaluation of written expression, but also highlights their oral skills.

• Audiobook Software and Screen Readers: The use of audiobooks and screen readers not only facilitates access to information, but also reduces the burden associated with reading difficulties. These tools allow students with dyslexia to access assessment content more effectively.

• Interactive and Multimedia Platforms: The integration of interactive and multimedia platforms into assessments offers a dynamic and visual way of assessing knowledge. This not only accommodates the visual-spatial skills of students with dyslexia, but also makes assessment more engaging and accessible.

Adapted and Personalized Assessment

• Time Adaptations and Time Extensions: Technology allows for time adaptations, such as providing time extensions on online assessments. This gives students with dyslexia the opportunity to tackle assessments at their own pace, reducing the stress associated with time constraints.

• Interactive Assessment Platforms: The creation of interactive assessments on digital platforms allows students with dyslexia to interact more dynamically with the content. These platforms can be adjusted to suit different learning styles and individual needs.

Use of Assistive Technologies in Online Assessments

• Accessibility on Virtual Platforms: Ensuring that online assessment platforms are accessible is crucial. This involves integrating