ERIC Number: EJ795374
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 20
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A Review of Assistive Technology and Writing Skills for Students with Physical and Educational Disabilities
Peterson-Karlan, George; Hourcade, Jack J.; Parette, Phil
Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, v26 n2 p13-32 Spr 2008
In recent years effective instruction in reading for learners with physical and educational disabilities has received great attention in the schools. However, instruction in the corollary skill of writing has received considerably less emphasis. This review paper notes that through the use of assistive technology, students with a variety of physical and educational disabilities can learn to effectively (a) plan and organize their writing, (b) draft and transcribe their work, and (c) edit and revise their narrative and expository writing. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Writing Skills, Assistive Technology, Expository Writing, Writing Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Writing (Composition), Narration, Story Grammar, Writing Processes, Revision (Written Composition), Computer Software, Technology Uses in Education
Division for Physical and Health Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. 1110 North Glebe Road Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201. Tel: 888-232-7733; TTY: 866-915-5000; Fax: 703-264-9494; e-mail: barbara.kulik@csun.edu; Web site: http://www.cec.sped.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; No Child Left Behind Act 2001
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