Evaluation of a Computer-Based Program on the Reading Performance of First Grade Students with Potential for Reading Failure.

Howell, Richard D.; Erickson, Karen; Stanger, Carol; Wheaton, Joe E.

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ERIC Number: EJ623235

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Publication Date: 2000

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Evaluation of a Computer-Based Program on the Reading Performance of First Grade Students with Potential for Reading Failure.

Howell, Richard D.; Erickson, Karen; Stanger, Carol; Wheaton, Joe E.

Journal of Special Education Technology, v15 n4 p5-14 Fall 2000

A study investigated the effects of a software-based early reading program on the early reading ability of 55 first-graders with disabilities or who had potential for reading failure. Results showed students showed dramatic improvements following the 16-week program, including the skills of phonemic awareness, spelling, and word identification. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Grade 1, Phonology, Primary Education, Program Effectiveness, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction, Spelling, Word Recognition

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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