The Mystery of the Lost Letters - Dyslexia International
The Mystery of the Lost Letters - Dyslexia International
The Mystery of the Lost Letters - Dyslexia International
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Mystery</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lost</strong><br />
<strong>Letters</strong><br />
An adventure with Tintin and<br />
Snowy on <strong>the</strong> road to success<br />
<strong>Dyslexia</strong> <strong>International</strong> – Tools and Technologies ASBL<br />
building learning abilities<br />
1 rue Defacqz E-mail: admin@ditt-online.org<br />
B-1000 Brussels Web site: www.ditt-online.org<br />
Telephone/fax: +32-2 537 70 66 Bank account: 310-1581288-80<br />
Patron: Her Royal Highness Princess Margaretha <strong>of</strong> Liechtenstein
Definition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dyslexia</strong><br />
<strong>Dyslexia</strong> is a genetic, life-long condition<br />
that occurs regardless <strong>of</strong> culture <strong>of</strong><br />
background. It can give rise to<br />
outstanding abilities in perception,<br />
imagination and creativity. It affects:<br />
•Reading<br />
•Writing<br />
•Memory<br />
•Organisation
Challenges <strong>of</strong> dyslexia<br />
• Reading difficulties<br />
• Writing: organisation and spelling<br />
• Short-term term memory<br />
• Organisation, orientation<br />
• Dyslexics learn differently<br />
• ... Psychological effects <strong>of</strong> schooling<br />
experience
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Mystery</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Letters</strong><br />
can help<br />
• Builds confidence by showing<br />
positive role models <strong>of</strong> successful<br />
people with dyslexia<br />
• Explores different ways <strong>of</strong> learning<br />
• Self-paced, individual, completely<br />
non-competitive<br />
• Success oriented: you can do it,<br />
here’s s how
Tintin and Snowy: helpers,<br />
companions, winners<br />
© Hergé/Moulinsart<br />
2001
Using <strong>the</strong> CD-Rom<br />
• Designed for one-on<br />
on-one one use<br />
• Child working with mentor: parent,<br />
teacher, counsellor<br />
• Variety <strong>of</strong> activities, in a pre-set<br />
sequence<br />
• Some activities can be repeated<br />
• Multiple users possible, one at a time
User-friendly instructions
<strong>The</strong> adventure begins
<strong>The</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame<br />
• Variety <strong>of</strong> people with dyslexia<br />
• Text written out, available audio,<br />
video form<br />
• Role models<br />
• Encouragement for <strong>the</strong> future<br />
• Solid tips for success
Hide and seek in <strong>the</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame
Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame
On to <strong>the</strong> challenges <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> Mirrors<br />
• Five games<br />
• Each one different<br />
• Each based on expert questions<br />
designed to elicit information on how<br />
<strong>the</strong> individual learns<br />
• Covers group vs. individual, all<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> environment
Games
<strong>The</strong> Dangerous Dungeon<br />
• Feedback is individual, based on<br />
answers to game quizzes<br />
• Accent on positive, but here coping<br />
with less strong points<br />
• Hide and seek format in spooky<br />
setting
<strong>The</strong> Dangerous Dungeon
Feedback in <strong>the</strong><br />
Dangerous Dungeon
<strong>The</strong> Tower <strong>of</strong> Triumph<br />
• Suggestions are given to <strong>the</strong> useru<br />
who<br />
complets <strong>the</strong> exercises in a five to ten<br />
pages print-out which highlight <strong>the</strong> user’s<br />
strong points.<br />
• A certificate <strong>of</strong> congratulations is awarded<br />
NB: When printing please keep pressing <strong>the</strong><br />
print bottom in <strong>the</strong> print menu to get both<br />
<strong>the</strong> certificate and <strong>the</strong> feedback print-out<br />
out.
<strong>The</strong> Tower <strong>of</strong> Triumph
<strong>The</strong> secrets <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Library
<strong>The</strong> experts give advice<br />
• Over 40 pages print-out <strong>of</strong> articlesa<br />
by leading experts in dyslexia<br />
• Aspects<br />
covered include: <strong>the</strong> brain,<br />
learning styles, teaching<br />
methodologies, technological aids,<br />
diagnosis and <strong>the</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> culture<br />
shock and multilingualism
Words from <strong>the</strong> experts
<strong>The</strong> accompanying Web site
<strong>Dyslexia</strong> <strong>International</strong> - Tools and<br />
Technologies<br />
• Volunteer organisation<br />
• Dedicated to helping people <strong>of</strong> all<br />
ages with dyslexia<br />
• Oriented to success using available<br />
technologies<br />
<strong>Dyslexia</strong> <strong>International</strong> – Tools and Technologies ASBL<br />
building learning abilities<br />
1 rue Defacqz E-mail: admin@ditt-online.org<br />
B-1000 Brussels Web site: www.ditt-online.org<br />
Telephone/fax: +32-2 537 70 66 Bank account: 310-1581288-80<br />
Patron: Her Royal Highness Princess Margaretha <strong>of</strong> Liechtenstein
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