Study guides
Practical study guides: taking notes, the Cornell method, flashcards, transcribing lectures. And for dyslexia: assistive tools, concept maps, IEP and 504.
👪 For parents and teachers
Dyslexia: a guide for parents, from evaluation to support plan
What to do when your child struggles with reading or spelling: evaluation, IEP or 504 plan, SEN support or EHCP, extra time in tests and help at home.
Read the guide →Dyslexia in the classroom: a practical guide for teachers
For teachers in the US and UK: your role in IEPs, 504 plans and SEN support, accommodations in class and tests, exam access arrangements, test maps.
Read the guide →Accommodations checklist for dyslexia: ready to fill in and print
Free checklist for parents and students: tick the accommodations a student with dyslexia needs and get an A4 sheet for the IEP, 504 or SEN support meeting.
Fill in the checklist →⭐ For students with dyslexia and SpLDs
Dyslexia at college and university: accommodations and extra time
Dyslexia at college or university in the US and UK: disability services, ADA and Section 504, Disabled Students' Allowance, extra time and how to ask.
Read the guide →Assistive technology and accommodations for dyslexia: list, examples
Assistive technology, accommodations and modifications for students with dyslexia: the difference, a list with examples, school plans in the US and UK, and college.
Read the guide →Fonts for dyslexia: OpenDyslexic, the best typefaces and what matters
Is there a font for dyslexia? What research says about OpenDyslexic, which typefaces to choose and why spacing, size and background matter more than the font.
Read the guide →Concept maps for dyslexia: how to make them and use them in tests
How to make a concept map that really works for students with dyslexia: how it differs from a mind map, the steps, the rules for tests and the tools.
Read the guide →📚 For studying
The Cornell note-taking method: how it works, with an example
The Cornell method explained step by step: how to divide the page, the 5 Rs of studying, a complete example and how to use it on paper, laptop and tablet.
Read the guide →Meeting minutes: a complete example and a template to copy
How to write clear, useful meeting minutes: what they must include, a complete example, a blank template to copy and the mistakes to avoid.
Read the guide →How to transcribe audio to text: voice notes, lectures and meetings
How to transcribe audio to text: WhatsApp voice messages, audio files, lectures and meetings. Free, online and on-device tools compared, with an eye on privacy.
Read the guide →How to transcribe a lecture (with AI too): a guide for students
How to transcribe a lecture by hand or with artificial intelligence, how to share transcripts with your classmates and what the rules say about recording lectures.
Read the guide →How to take notes in college: the method that actually works
How to take notes in college without missing anything: what to do before, during and after the lecture, the Cornell method and how to review.
Read the guide →How to study with flashcards (and still remember on exam day)
Why flashcards work, how to write good ones and how to review them with the Leitner system. A practical guide for university students, backed by research.
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