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The iPad : a necessary compensation
tool for DYS students
Wednesday 17 November 2021

Magali Netrval, Vice-Présidente

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Agenda

• Presentation 20 mins
• Demo iPad: Compétences pédagogiques et les applications 50 mins
• Q&A 20 mins

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dyspraxie.lu - Our mission

Non Profit Association, 5 volunteers

1. Promote the special arrangements, the adaptations and the compensations available to protect the rights of
disabled children, especially children suffering from Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia).

1. An iPad for each DYS student full time (in class, at home and at exams)

2. Train all teachers and specialised staff in Luxembourg (public and private schools) on the differentiation tools
and adaptations available, especially on the digital tablet in order to avoid the dual cognitive task.

3. Test applications, provide feedback and request DYS friendly features (SnapType, Notability, GeometryPad,
Irissia)

4. Inform, share knowledge, collaborate with other European associations

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 What we have achieved to date
Pre-existing facilitating factor: Tablets officially authorised at national exams in France and Belgium for 2 years

• 4,000+ DYS students work today on iPad in class and at exams in Belgium, France & Luxembourg
• Locally in Luxembourg, and thanks to our interventions:
• The CDA chose the iPad as one of the preferred compensations tool for DYS students (Jan 2020)
• Lux Text of Law will be updated to include many clarifications on the special arrangements and
compensation tools (tablets & applications) allowed for DYS students (expected in April 2022) ,
• Ongoing revision of the Educational Support Policy of the 13 European Schools
• Positioning of the tablet for DYS in France:
• Belgian and French books : Mrs Keunen & Dr Michèle Mazeau (details on last slide)
• “La Nuit des DYS” of the FFDys May 2020, Colloque FISAF, Paris, June 2021
• “Chaire HEN” of the INSHEA in Paris, Octobre 2021

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Reminder: the dual cognitive task
2) Write a text for a dyspraxic student :

1) Read a text for a dyslexic student :

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ous lire ce t ex te lorsque les lettres et les mots bo ugent o u

semble se cacher? Aujourd’hui, vo u s ave le c ix de li e

z ho r
ce , m is ’au
ci tr nt
a d es n’o pa ce ch
s o ix et

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c n t u q oi e leu r u t d n.
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Without and with the iPad

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Why an iPad?
• The iPad environment for DYS is proven and fit for purpose for schools :
• IPadIOS is highly intuitive, easier to learn to use than a laptop when diagnosis become available (age 6 - 8), in all languages,
integrated OCR scanner, lighter, longer battery life...
• Android tablets expected to catch up over time (similar performance but lack of proven environment & deployment)
• Laptops lack -a single software package workable for all EU languages (specific DYS features, languages voice dictation & voice
synthesis; Word or OneNote alone are NOT sufficient) and -an integrated scanner.
• The iPad eliminates the barriers of learning
• Removes the dual cognitive task (handwriting + listening , reading + understanding)
• Removes the hurdle of handwriting, spelling, reading and proofreading and provides immediate feedback
• In all languages and all subjects, at home, in class and at exams, WITHOUT WIFI (*) nor Bluetooth

• Advantages for the DYS students : Equal access to education - reach true potential
• Same content as peers via PDF and Word files
• Improved concentration levels
• Faster & improved autonomy, self-esteem and self-confidence (*) Voice dictation might need WIFI in certain EU regions

The iPad with its well established environment lends itself as a

perfect solution for inclusive learning
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When to
adapt ?
• The attainment gap widens
with time
• Increased risk of dropping
out
• Impact on the child mental
health
‣ Adapt and compensate as early as possible
‣ DO NOT WAIT!

Sources: Dr Michèle Mazeau & Géraldine Lotty, translated by dyspraxie.lu

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 Which application?* The digital school
bag (annotates,
organises
schoolbooks,
DysCalcul notebooks...)
The iPad can GeometryPad+ xFormula
Geogebra
read a text
in all apps in Prizmo 5 Pro Scanner
Maths
Notability
On the iPad, one can dictate
all Write
a text in all apps in all
Read Dys
languages. languages.
Voicedream Reader Pages
Lexibar
Organise

SnapType
Antidote
ImindMap HP Pro

Kidspiration
*Inspired from CALL Scotland posters
MindNode
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 Deployment for Tests & Exams
Same rules and procedures as with laptops
• No need for WIFI nor Bluetooth AT ANYTIME (in class and at
Baccalaureate)
• In Class S1- S7 (including Compositions):
• Guided Access(*), Classroom App (**), Recording Screen
preferably on student’s own device (visual personnalisation)
• Or on the school’s personalised device
• Baccalaureate end of year exam (in the Hall or separate room)
• on the school personalised device or preferably on student’s
own device due to visual personnalisation (delivered n days
before exam date)
• different seating
• usb stick
(*) For Languages
(**) For Maths, Sciences. Requires a localised HotSpot with no external Internet
access. Typically provided by any pocket size travel wireless router & password
protected.
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Conclusion
• In the context of SUPPORT: The iPad is fit for purpose for Schools Educational Support needs :
• A compensation tool to remove the invisible barriers to learning of disabled students
• Deployed as early as possible when medical diagnosis is confirmed
• Proven concept: already deployed in Belgium, France and Luxembourg with well established
user base
• Advantages for Schools & governments :
• Help improve the quality & efficiency of the Educational Support Practices
• Contribute to move the Schools & National Education Systems in the forefront of digital inclusive
education
• Contribute to take better care of DYS students
Win-win for schools (better inclusion), teachers (less differentiation
preparation work required) and students (better autonomy & self-esteem)

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 Thank you
Demonstration

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Research and Sources links (1)
• dyspraxie.lu YouTube chanel : iPad capsule video tutorials (FR & EN):
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC472V5j5uYqsSYwJXp4Kj6w
• dyspraxie.lu website: https://www.dyspraxie.lu/ and webinar at La Nuit Des Dys (FR) : https://
www.nuitdesdys.com/dyspraxie-luxembourg
• Coeur à Corps association (BE/FR) : http://www.asblcoeuracorps.net/ (formations iPad en ligne )
• BookinLu association for French PDF schoolbooks in FR : https://bookinlu.wixsite.com/bookin-lu
• Specialised books promoting the tablets for DYS:
• « Dys: Outils et Adaptations dans ma classe », Dr M.Mazeau et G.Loty, éditions RETZ.
• « Les aménagements Raisonnables », Véronique Keunen, éditions Erasme, collection “à la rescousse”.
• Guide de l’iPad du CDA : https://cc-cda.lu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Guide-Ipad-CDA.pdf#
• FaceBook Group iPad for DYS for parents, paramedical, teachers etc...(FR) : « En classe avec mon iPad, spécial
enfants à besoins spécifiques » :
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/1545796688965651/?ref=share
• CALL Scotland various Resources on Support (EN): https://www.callscotland.org.uk/home/

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 Research and Sources links (2)
• Video conferences on DYS conditions and the iPad for DYS:
• Conférence Dr Michèle Mazeau au Réseau Canopé FR (CanoTECH), Mars 2021 :
https://youtu.be/z6ouLI83-6Y (extrait FR : https://youtu.be/yIheyl0bctw)
• Conférence G.Loty à l’IFEN LUX/FR, Mars 2021 : https://fb.watch/4tGnAsZeVj/
• Conférence Dr Alain Pouhet Mars 2021 FR: mention de l’iPad et Notability: 
https://youtu.be/WtxfuyL-7T0 (à 1h01 « Outils numériques »)
• Conférence Prof Amanda Kirby on DCD and comorbidity of neurodevelopmental conditions EN :
https://youtu.be/2A94qviJOPg
• Additional videos tutorials on the iPad for DYS :
• CALL Scotland EN (in-build accessibility features): 
https://www.callscotland.org.uk/blog/ipad-short-video-guides-to-support-reading-and-writing/
• Apeda Numabib Belgique BE/FR (Notability app) : 
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCNHyWYNgC28htjij29n2q0g

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Q&A

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