Supporting a humanities student with hearing needs
Student profile – Rebecca Rebecca is a first-year undergraduate studying English Literature. She’s Deaf and communicates using a combination of British Sign Language (BSL) and written English. Her course is full of deep analysis and dialogue – weekly seminars, small group tutorials, and fast-paced lectures filled with references, debate, and critical interpretations. It’s not just […]
How Jamworks supports a STEM Student with SpLD (Dyslexia)
Student profile – Peter Peter is a first-year Mechanical Engineering student with an SpLD (dyslexia). His course includes complex subjects like fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and material science, all of which require a deep understanding of dense technical content, equations, and formulas. Study challenges faced by Peter during his lectures & seminars Auditory processing speed – […]
Graeme Cartwright – Assistive Technology Advisor, Ayrshire College
Graeme Cartwright, an Assistive Technology Advisor at Ayrshire College, works closely with disabled students to help them tackle the challenges they face in their studies by recommending them the right assistive tech. In a recent conversation, Graeme shared his thoughts on the barriers many students face with note taking and how Jamworks is helping to […]
How Jamworks helps disabled students take better notes and reduce stress
Taking notes during lectures can be overwhelming, especially for disabled students who struggle with concentration, processing speed, or anxiety. The pressure to capture key points while staying engaged often leads to frustration, missed information, and increased stress. To understand how Jamworks makes note taking easier, we spoke with an Assistive Technology (AT) trainer who works […]
What is Universal Design for Learning & how does Jamworks aid UDL?
Universal design for learning (UDL) is a well-recognised framework for developing inclusive and accessible learning environments. This approach enables educators to anticipate and remove barriers to learning for all students, regardless of their ability, existing knowledge, or unique characteristics. Using a proactive approach, UDL welcomes student diversity and tackles the standard one-size-fits-all curriculum. Educators can […]
The Future of Education: How AI is Changing The Way We Learn
Is artificial intelligence (AI) the future of education? Governments, researchers, and organisations have highlighted that AI has the power to revolutionise education for teachers, students, and institutions. This shift has already been embraced in some educational institutions, while others have banned the use of AI tools. However, these bans are a temporary solution to a […]
How to use ChatGPT to write an essay … It’s not worth the risks!
Unless you’ve spent the last six months locked in a windowless room trying to complete assignments, then you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that uses natural language processing to create humanlike conversational dialogue As a student, hearing about websites such as ChatGPT seemed like the answer to all of my essay writing problems. […]
Positive Affirmations for Anxiety
Positive affirmations for anxiety can be a simple, yet effective way to engage in self-help. It can be hard to manage anxiety, especially those unhelpful and negative thoughts that might cloud your mind. However, positive affirmations can be a tool to help you manage those anxious thoughts and feelings. In this blog, we’ll share over […]
How to combat Loneliness at University
Many people associate university with being one of the times in life that we have the most connections – with friends from courses, societies, flatmates and more. However, loneliness and being physically alone are two different experiences. More than 1 in 4 students have dealt with loneliness while at university and over 27% of students […]
The best Study Spots in Winchester
Students spend a lot of time studying (or at least they should be!). Whether it is revising, writing assignments, rewatching lectures or making notes, it’s a lot of hours a week to be spending sat in a bedroom which you also spend a further 6 + hours in a night. It is healthy to change […]
