The Mystery of the Lost Letters An adventure

The Mystery of the Lost Letters An adventure with Tintin and Snowy on the road to success Dyslexia International – Tools and Technologies ASBL building learning abilities 1 rue Defacqz E-mail: admin@ditt-online. org B-1000 Brussels Web site: www. ditt-online. org Telephone/fax: +32 -2 537 70 66 Bank account: 310 -1581288 -80 Patron: Her Royal Highness Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein

Definition of Dyslexia is a genetic, life-long condition that occurs regardless of culture of background. It can give rise to outstanding abilities in perception, imagination and creativity. It affects: • Reading • Writing • Memory • Organisation

Challenges of dyslexia n n n Reading difficulties Writing: organisation and spelling Short-term memory Organisation, orientation Dyslexics learn differently. . . Psychological effects of schooling experience

The Mystery of the Lost Letters can help n n Builds confidence by showing positive role models of successful people with dyslexia Explores different ways of learning Self-paced, individual, completely non-competitive Success oriented: you can do it, here’s how

Tintin and Snowy: helpers, companions, winners © Hergé/Moulinsart 2001 Hergé/

Using the CD-Rom n n n Designed for one-on-one use Child working with mentor: parent, teacher, counsellor Variety of activities, in a pre-set sequence Some activities can be repeated Multiple users possible, one at a time

User-friendly instructions

The adventure begins

The Hall of Fame n n n Variety of people with dyslexia Text written out, available audio, video form Role models Encouragement for the future Solid tips for success

Hide and seek in the Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame

On to the challenges of the Hall of Mirrors n n Five games Each one different Each based on expert questions designed to elicit information on how the individual learns Covers group vs. individual, all aspects of environment

Games

The Dangerous Dungeon n Feedback is individual, based on answers to game quizzes Accent on positive, but here coping with less strong points Hide and seek format in spooky setting

The Dangerous Dungeon

Feedback in the Dangerous Dungeon

The Tower of Triumph n n Suggestions are given to the user who complets the exercises in a five to ten pages print-out which highlight the user’s strong points. A certificate of congratulations is awarded NB: When printing please keep pressing the print bottom in the print menu to get both the certificate and the feedback print-out.

The Tower of Triumph

The secrets of the Library

The experts give advice n n Over 40 pages print-out of articles by leading experts in dyslexia Aspects covered include: the brain, learning styles, teaching methodologies, technological aids, diagnosis and the effects of culture shock and multilingualism

Words from the experts

The accompanying Web site

Dyslexia International - Tools and Technologies n n n Volunteer organisation Dedicated to helping people of all ages with dyslexia Oriented to success using available technologies Dyslexia International – Tools and Technologies ASBL building learning abilities 1 rue Defacqz E-mail: admin@ditt-online. org B-1000 Brussels Web site: www. ditt-online. org Telephone/fax: +32 -2 537 70 66 Bank account: 310 -1581288 -80 Patron: Her Royal Highness Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein