Word Prediction Software

As I mentioned previously, there are many ways to alleviate obstacles in the classroom in order to reach every student in the classroom equally. My next 12 posts will delve into some types of AT used in the classroom and which learner characteristics are best supported by these devices.

A word prediction program gives aid to students who have trouble writing by predicting the intended word as the student types the first letter. Words will appear in a list and students select their desired word from the list. The more the student uses the program, the common words that they use are predicted more frequently.

This would benefit individuals who cannot type fast due to physical disabilities, as well as individuals who experience difficulty with grammar and spelling.



The  video below shows how the particular word prediction software program etype works.

 Additional Resources

http://donjohnston.com/cowriter/?gclid=CLiMxvXAk78CFTEV7Aod3AMA2g#.U6n0e7Hb7IU

http://www.sc.edu/scatp/ld_prediction.htm

http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/assistive-technology/966-word-prediction-software-programs.gs

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