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Ponder the Possibilities: Computer-Supported Writing for Struggling Writers.
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Hunt-Berg, Mary; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1994
This article describes features found in computer-supported writing applications, such as speech synthesis, word prediction, and grammar correction, which can support writers who have writing disabilities. The article suggests possible uses during various phases of the writing process, and provides a matrix identifying features contained in a…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Word Processing
Word Processing Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Comparison of Strategies To Increase Text Entry Speed.
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Lewis, Rena B.; Graves, Anne W.; Ashton, Tamarah M.; Kieley, Candace L. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1998
A study examined the effects of several text-entry methods, including handwriting and five computer-based approaches, in enhancing the speed of text entry for 108 students with learning disabilities. Handwriting was found to be the fastest mode of text entry, followed by word prediction. All methods improved writing accuracy. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Handwriting
A Model for Writing Instruction: Integrating Word Processing and Strategy Instruction into a Process Approach to Writing.
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MacArthur, Charles A.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
A process approach to writing instruction for students with learning disabilities is presented. The approach involves students sharing their work with each other, receiving frequent response to their writing, using word processing to support fluent text production and ease revision, conferencing with teachers to develop writing strategies, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback, Learning Disabilities, Models
Proofreading for Students with Learning Disabilities: Integrating Computer and Strategy Use.
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McNaughton, David; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1997
Investigated the impact of integrated proofreading strategy training, which combined a computer-based spelling checker and student strategies, on the proofreading of three secondary students with learning disabilities. Students showed an increase in strategy use and percentage of spelling errors corrected on controlled proofreading materials and…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Editing, Error Correction, Learning Disabilities