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ERIC Number: EJ631291
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0007-1013
An Evaluation of "Wordshark" in the Classroom.
Singleton, Chris; Simmons, Fiona
British Journal of Educational Technology, v32 n3 p317-30 Jun 2001
This study evaluates the utility of Wordshark, a multisensory drill-and-practice computer program designed to improve children's spelling and word recognition skills. Discusses results of a questionnaire sent to United Kingdom schools that investigated use in elementary and secondary schools; students with special education needs; and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Drills (Practice), Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Questionnaires, Skill Development, Special Education, Special Needs Students, Spelling, Student Improvement, Word Recognition
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: United Kingdom
Note: Issue theme: Information and Communications Technology for People with Special Needs.