The Use of Portable Computers: A Survey of Visually Impaired College Students.

Todd, N.

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ERIC Number: EJ457469

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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The Use of Portable Computers: A Survey of Visually Impaired College Students.

Todd, N.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v86 n8 p370-71 Oct 1992

This study surveyed the use of laptop computers by 10 college students with visual impairments. Students used the computers about 10 to 15 hours a week to complete assignments as well as to take notes in class. The laptops fostered students' independence and improved their efficiency. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Assignments, College Students, Computer Uses in Education, Equipment Utilization, Higher Education, Homework, Microcomputers, Notetaking, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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