Every Tuesday, we open up one lesson of the Dyslexia Trainer Certification Program here on the blog, all 48 of them, one week at a time. Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or an education professional, this series shows you exactly what certified dyslexia trainers learn, and how the program works from the inside.
This week: Tech Meets Training. Practical Computer Use for Dyslexia
Computers and tablets feel natural to children, and that affinity can be turned into meaningful practice. Properly guided, digital tools capture attention, give instant feedback, and allow endless repetition without judgment. This lesson shows how to weave technology into the AFS framework, with clear guidelines: 10 to 15 minutes of focused use per session, a balance of guided and independent practice, and a sharp eye for which tools build skills and which just distract.
What this lesson is about
Technology is no longer an optional add-on in dyslexia training, it is part of the daily reality of children’s lives. Computers, tablets, and smartphones feel natural and intuitive to learners, and this affinity can be leveraged for meaningful practice. Properly guided, digital tools become powerful allies: they capture attention, provide instant feedback, and allow for endless repetition without judgment.
This lesson explores how to weave technology into the AFS framework. From perception games to reading practice to writing supports, computers make training more engaging and help children feel successful. At the same time, trainers must apply clear guidelines: 10–15 minutes of focused use per session, a balance of guided and independent practice, and a careful eye on which tools truly build skills versus which are just distractions.
Very few children, especially children with dyslexia, resist the pull of computers, tablets, or smartphones. These devices are already part of children’s everyday lives, and they often feel more natural to them than books or paper. Technology offers an intuitive, interactive entry point, which makes it an excellent ally in training.
What you will learn in Lesson 16
- Where technology genuinely helps in dyslexia training
- The 10 to 15 minute guideline for focused digital practice
- Balancing guided and independent computer work
- Telling skill-building tools apart from distractions
About the Dyslexia Trainer Certification Program
Since 1997, more than 17,000 dyslexia trainers in 64 countries have been certified. The certification gives you more than knowledge: all the tools you need to actually work with dyslexic children are included as well. Worksheets, training programs, assessment materials, everything ready to use in your practice. You get the whole package.
The program is accredited by the American Dyslexia Association (ADA) and follows the training standards of the International Federation of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Associations (IFDDA).
Catch up and start free
Lesson 1 is free for everyone. Register in a minute and see the program from the inside: dyslexiacertificate.com
You can find all published lessons of this series under the tag Lesson Series.
