, EDS4805 Assignment 6 2025 - Due 25
September 2025 |ANSWERS
THE ROLE OF ASSISTWE TECHNOLOGY IN ENHANCING
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA IN
SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION
The role of assistive technology in enhancing academic
performance of students with dyslexia in South African higher
education
Introduction
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects accurate
and/or fluent word reading and spelling; in higher education it
commonly shows up as slower reading, problems with note-
taking, and difficulties expressing ideas in timed written work.
Assistive technology (AT) — a suite of hardware and software
tools that reduce barriers to reading, writing, memory and
organisation — has the potential to transform learning
experiences for students with dyslexia. This essay explains how
AT can enhance academic performance for dyslexic students in
South African higher education, outlines evidence of
effectiveness, highlights local implementation barriers, and
makes practical recommendations for universities and policy-
makers.
September 2025 |ANSWERS
THE ROLE OF ASSISTWE TECHNOLOGY IN ENHANCING
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA IN
SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION
The role of assistive technology in enhancing academic
performance of students with dyslexia in South African higher
education
Introduction
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects accurate
and/or fluent word reading and spelling; in higher education it
commonly shows up as slower reading, problems with note-
taking, and difficulties expressing ideas in timed written work.
Assistive technology (AT) — a suite of hardware and software
tools that reduce barriers to reading, writing, memory and
organisation — has the potential to transform learning
experiences for students with dyslexia. This essay explains how
AT can enhance academic performance for dyslexic students in
South African higher education, outlines evidence of
effectiveness, highlights local implementation barriers, and
makes practical recommendations for universities and policy-
makers.
