Evaluating Word Prediction Software for Students with Physical Disabilities

Autor/inn/en	Mezei, Peter; Heller, Kathryn Wolff
Titel	Evaluating Word Prediction Software for Students with Physical Disabilities
Quelle	In: Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 23 (2005) 2, S.93-113 (21 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Computer Software Evaluation; Assistive Technology; Physical Disabilities; Spelling; Prediction; Word Processing; Office Occupations + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Softwareanalyse; Physical handicap; Körperbehinderung; Schreibweise; Vorhersage; Textverarbeitung; Clerical occupations; Büroberuf
Abstract	Although word prediction software was originally developed for individuals with physical disabilities, little research has been conducted featuring participants with physical disabilities. Using the Co:Writer 4000 word prediction software, three participants with physical disabilities improved typing rate and spelling accuracy, and two of these students were able to replicate this later in the study. This study indicates that word prediction software may be effective to increase typing rate and improve spelling accuracy for some participants with physical disabilities, but its effectiveness depends on individual characteristics. (Contains 3 tables and 3 figures.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Division for Physical and Health Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. 1110 North Glebe Road Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201. Tel: 888-232-7733; Fax: 703-264-9494; e-mail: barbara.kulik@csun.edu; Web site: http://www.cec.sped.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10