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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
Peer reviewedLie, Kim G.; O'Hare, Anne; Denwood, Sheena – British Journal of Special Education, 2000
A survey of one region in Scotland attempted to identify the number and characteristics of children with dysgraphia, multidisciplinary and inter-professional services and relationships, and the role of electronic keyboards or word processors. Among detailed findings was that 20 percent of children had stopped using keyboards with the most frequent…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Dysgraphia, Educational Technology, Foreign Countries
Download full textPayne, Mario D.; Sachs, Rose – 1994
Technological solutions have enabled postsecondary students with learning disabilities to compete equally with nondisabled peers in the educational environment. Such solutions have included a variety of educational software, word processing applications, and adaptive technology. Educational software has many benefits over more traditional…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), College Students, Computer Software
Cassatt-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
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
