P. H. Reitsma
Computer-Based Exercises for Learning to Read and Spell by Deaf Children
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
surprising lack systematic research evaluating effects reading exercises young deaf children therefore article two computerbased exercises developed learning effects determined posttests one spelling oriented exercise select correct word among three orthographically similar alternatives corresponds drawing sign digital video meaning oriented exercise select correct sign picture among three alternatives corresponds written word eleven deaf dutch children mean age 7 years 10 months participated study first question whether singleword exercises meaning spelling word emphasized second question whether effect using drawings signs refer meaning word results reveal emphasizing word spelling effective learning read deaf children findings also suggest drawings efficient current exercises