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Peer reviewedMontgomery, 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
O'Neal, Betty – Media and Methods, 1992
Describes microcomputer-based hardware, software, and adaptive devices that are available to help disabled students based on experiences in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Highlights include speech synthesizers; devices for computer monitors that bypass the need to use a keyboard; switches sensitive to light, movement, and air; and word…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Disabilities
Download full textCassatt-James, E. Lucinda – 1992
This training module is part of a series that provides a basic introduction to using assistive technology with young children (ages 2 to 7) who have severe disabilities in more than one area of development. This module on education begins with an introduction which outlines the role of technology, myths and realities about technology, members of…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Peer reviewedLewis, Rena B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1998
Surveys the current status of assistive technology for individuals with learning disabilities and considers future promises and potential problems. A model is presented for conceptualizing assistive technology in terms of the types of barriers it helps to surmount. Efficacy research is reviewed for word processing, computer-based instruction,…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Daily Living Skills
Peer reviewedMaddux, Cleborne D. – Computers in the Schools, 1986
Discussion of microcomputer use in public elementary schools focuses on the field of special education. Two main ways of using computers are described: (1) traditional uses, including administration, computer-assisted instruction, and assessment; and (2) new applications, including programming, word processing, simulations, and prosthetic aids…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Simulation
Seferian, Robert – 2000
This practicum was designed to increase the skills of 13 middle school students with learning and behavioral disabilities in the use of personal productivity software. In addition, teacher training and motivational activities were included. Consultation with the school technology instructor and creative scheduling provided the students with hours…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Behavior Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
