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ERIC Number: EJ567459
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0938-8982
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Word Processing Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Comparison of Strategies To Increase Text Entry Speed.
Lewis, Rena B.; Graves, Anne W.; Ashton, Tamarah M.; Kieley, Candace L.
Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, v13 n2 p95-108 Spr 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, Learning Disabilities, Word Processing, Writing Ability, Writing Improvement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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