Victor Van Daal|P. H. Reitsma
Computer?assisted learning to read and spell: results from two pilot studies
Bangor University
multimedia computer programs may provide promising opportunities training initial reading spelling skills two smallscale pilot studies conducted recentlydeveloped program examine efficacy impact motivation users first study concerned use program kindergarten children k2 curriculum children computer program fully adaptive may well boost independence learning read spell main finding study kindergarten readers learned 16 hours computer practice much normally attained first 3 months formal reading instruction classroom second study readingdisabled students low levels motivation engaged computerbased spelling practice important finding study amount nontask directed behaviour practised computer significantly decreased computer sessions classroom sessions discussion way computers used efficiently instruction reading spelling analysed suggestions research development presented