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The Effects of Computer Graphic Organizers on the Persuasive Writing of Hispanic Middle School Students with Specific Learning Disabilities
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Unzueta, Caridad H.; Barbetta, Patricia M. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2012
A multiple baseline design investigated the effects of computer graphic organizers on the persuasive composition writing skills of four Hispanic students with specific learning disabilities. Participants reviewed the elements of persuasive writing and then developed compositions using a word processing program. Baseline planning was done with a…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Computers, Writing Skills, Instructional Materials
The Effectiveness of Word Processor Spell Checker Programs To Produce Target Words for Misspellings Generated by Students with Learning Disabilities.
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Montgomery, Donna J.; Karlan, George R.; Coutinho, Martha – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2001
A study investigated spell check programs to determine how they differ in producing target words in the first position in the replacement list for misspellings generated by 111 students with learning disabilities in grades 3-8. Overall, the spell checkers were ineffective in producing target words first in the replacement list. (Contains…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
"If You Could Just Push a Button": Two Fourth Grade Boys with Learning Disabilities Learn to Use a Computer Spelling Checker.
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Dalton, Bridget; And Others – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1990
Two fourth grade boys with learning disabilities learned to use the Bank Street Writer III word processing and spelling checker program to edit spelling errors. Both boys learned to manage the spell-checking process and increased the spelling accuracy of their edited texts. Differences in their learning processes and the tool's limitations are…
Descriptors: Editing, Error Analysis (Language), Error Correction, Intermediate Grades
Knowledge Acquisition and Technology-Supported Projects in the Social Studies for Students with Learning Disabilities.
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Okolo, Cynthia M.; Ferretti, Ralph P. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1996
Effects of project-based instruction were assessed in a study of 21 students (mean age 12) with learning disabilities who developed social studies projects from source materials using word processing tools alone or using multimedia presentation tools. Students in both groups acquired substantial content knowledge, but neither group differed in…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Learning Disabilities