Technology-Based practices for secondary students with learning disabilities

Abstract

The researchers conducted a comprehensive review of the literature involving technology-based practices for secondary students identified as having learning disabilities (LD) involved instruction and/or assessment that measured some aspect of performance on a general education task or expectation (i.e., test). Technology-based practices included computer or video-based interventions, multimedia programs, technology-based assessment, and verbatim audio recordings. Three practices appear promising for educating students with LD: (a) hypertext and hypermedia software programs; (b) videodisc instruction involving contextualized learning; and (c) multimedia software. Educational recommendations and directions for future research are offered based upon results.