Operating System Features

I previously touched on computers being flexible in use, and here are some applications that evidence it. Both Mac and Windows operating systems provide flexibility by giving users the ability to enlarge icons. This makes the icons easier to see visually as well as easier to click on with the mouse. Both of these operating systems in addition allow you to adjust the speed of the mouse. Using either of these features or both of them in conjunction, can help students who have trouble with hand- eye co- ordination.

The control users have over certain mouse and keyboard features with the aforementioned operating systems, provides adaptability to the user's pace. An example of this would be the ability to adjust the keyboard repeat rate. Users can regulate the delay before a key will start repeating and how fast it repeats once it starts. Increasing the delay before a key repeats provides greater accessibility to students who have fine motor control issues. 

Reference Below

Dell, A., Newtown, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. 
Upper Saddle River, NJ. Pearson Education Inc. 

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