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Lange, Alissa A.; McPhillips, Martin; Mulhern, Gerry; Wylie, Judith – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2006
The present study assessed the compensatory effectiveness of four assistive software tools (speech synthesis, spellchecker, homophone tool, and dictionary) on literacy. Secondary-level students (N = 93) with reading difficulties completed computer-based tests of literacy skills. Training on their respective software followed for those assigned to…
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Computer Software, Assistive Technology, Spelling
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Stock, Steven E.; Davies, Daniel K.; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2004
Assessment has always been an integral component of the educational process, but the importance to students of performing effectively on district and statewide tests has increased the visibility of testing and assessment for students with and without disabilities. There are several factors that limit the reliability of common testing formats for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Mental Retardation, Adaptive Testing, Evaluation Methods
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Foegen, Anne – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2001
This article describes a technology tool integrated into course content at Iowa State University that enhances instruction for the group as well as the individual student in teacher preparation classes. "Discourse" is a group response program that links a teacher-station computer to individual student terminals via infrared networking. (Contains…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Cooperative Learning