Assistive Technology and Students with Disabilities
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Authors
Milam, Cynthia
Issue Date
2005-05
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
StudyMate , Learning disabilities , Online study aid
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Abstract
The purpose of the research was to determine whether StudyMate (Version 1.0)
lessens the achievement gap for students with learning disabilities (LD) as
compared to regular students without an online study aid. The experiences of
students with LD were examined as they utilized StudyMate, and student and
teacher attitudes were identified. Ten students with LD from a tenth-grade
inclusion literature class used StudyMate in a resource class for 3 weeks, 3 days a
week for 30 minute sessions to support the literature content.
Quantitative and qualitative methods were used in this study and included pretests
and posttests, student journal entries, teacher observation notes, student surveys,
student interviews, and teacher interviews. Test scores suggested that StudyMate
(Version 1.0) lessened the achievement gap for students with LD as compared to
regular students. Student journal entries and teacher observation notes indicated
the learning experiences of students while using the online study aid were
positive, and interview responses revealed positive student and teacher attitudes
toward the use of StudyMate (Version1.0).
The results of the study were communicated to the learning community through a
meeting with inclusion teachers, resource teachers, and an administrator. This
meeting supported increased use of online study aids as an assistive technology
for students with LD, collaborative teacher planning time, and computer lab
access to all students.
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Citation
Publisher
Valdosta State University
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