Electronic Performance Support Systems: An Assistive Technology
Tool for Secondary Students With Mild DisabilitiesBy Mitchem,
Katherine; Kight, Jason; Fitzgerald, Gail; Koury, Kevin;
Boonseng, Thitinun; Journal of Special Education Technology,
Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 1-14 Publication Date: 2007 Study conducted
to evaluate the usability and perceived effectiveness of
StrategyTools from KidTools Support System Software, which is an
electronic performance system support designed for secondary
students with mild disabilities for home and classroom use. The
StrategyTools software features 39 computerized tools that
support learning, behavior, and transition in high school and
beyond. The system uses a school building as a metaphor, while
theme related tools can be found throughout the building. Tools
include weekly planners, monitoring cards, rubric tools, and
flash cards. A graphical figure named Tran coaches students
throughout the program. Two special education teachers used the
program with their high school stude