The Effectiveness of Word Prediction Software WORDQ: "…Predict It, Hear It, Choose It, Review It, Correct It, Write It Now…"

Autor/in	Jacobs, Michael
Titel	The Effectiveness of Word Prediction Software WORDQ: "…Predict It, Hear It, Choose It, Review It, Correct It, Write It Now…"
Quelle	In: Kairaranga, 16 (2015) 2, S.55-64 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1175-9232
Schlagwörter	Assistive Technology; Computer Software; Academic Achievement; Teaching Methods; Prediction; Barriers; Instructional Effectiveness; Foreign Countries; Writing Improvement; Students with Disabilities; Writing Difficulties; Self Efficacy; Cognitive Ability; Phrase Structure; Access to Education; Sociocultural Patterns; Scaffolding (Teaching Technique); Usability; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Writing Instruction; New Zealand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulleistung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Vorhersage; Unterrichtserfolg; Ausland; Student; Students; Disability; Disabilities; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Behinderung; Schreibstörung; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Denkfähigkeit; Phrasenstruktur; Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang; Soziokulturelle Theorie; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Schreibunterricht; Neuseeland
Abstract	Our cluster receives a number of referrals from schools requesting support with the implementation of assistive technology tools (particularly word prediction software) to support struggling reluctant writers. It is widely acknowledged that writing is pivotal for academic success, and when a learner has difficulty expressing their ideas they often can become alienated and frustrated. Fledging research suggests that the appropriate use of assistive technology like word prediction software can remove such barriers for struggling writers. A popular word prediction software tool used in New Zealand schools is WordQ. This article discusses the background to WordQ, summarises the research supporting its effectiveness as a tool to support struggling writers, and highights ways to overcome barriers to enable the successful implementation of WordQ in schools. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01