November 2004 — The Final Word
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Literacy Software Saves Struggling Readers
Teachers also should not use the time spent on tasks as a measure of student progress; instead, educators should focus on the total number of exercises that students have mastered. Software can provide easy access to tools that offer information about students who need additional motivation, when they need this motivation and why. This information is available for both individual students and for groups of students; thus, helping educators teach a variety of students in one classroom.Conclusion
Reading remediation technology such as literacy programs will continue to be in high demand in the upper elementary, middle and high school grades as expectations for student learning continue to grow. This technology will not only need to be highly effective, but also very accessible. Students must be able to access this technology in ways that allow them to strengthen their core reading skills, while continuing to follow their regular curricula. In addition, it’s important to remember that technology will continue to improve in terms of its responsiveness and adaptability to individual needs.
Reference
Willis, J., E. Stephens and K. Matthew. 1996. Technology, Reading and Language Arts. Needham Height, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
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