How to help dyslexics thrive in online meetings and virtual classrooms.

Online meetings, teaching, staff development webinars and online conferences have quickly become part of academic life. Whilst this happened primarily through necessity, it is unlikely they will go away. They have shown that it is possible to span greater geographic areas, increase accessibility and reduce cost. Therefore, they are likely to play a long-term role in how we present, collaborate and interact.

One challenge though is how do we ensure that online sessions are accessible to the large number of dyslexic participants that are likely to participate. The British Dyslexia Association estimate 1 in 10 people are dyslexic. I do not claim to be an expert on dyslexia but as a dyslexic who has learnt, taught, presented and participated online for many years I will share five things that help me.