Outcomes: Teachers of LD Students' Survey Statements
All of the respondents to the spring 2000 teacher survey agreed that the Learning Disabilities and Technology project had the following effects on participating LD students:
- Improved behavior
- Increased motivation to write
- Improved reading and writing skills
- Improved technology skills
- More pride in their work
- More enjoyment of school or enthusiasm for schoolwork
- "All students are anxious to get to the teaching part of the day where we write and learn something new."
- "The kids are asking to get started on their work vs. being told to get to work!" (Verbal comment to SETC staff.)
- "A student who wrote little before participating in the grant joined the journalism team and now writes for the school newspaper."
- Improved confidence or self-concept
Additionally, more than 70% agreed that as a result of the project their students:
- Wrote more often and wrote longer papers
- Used better mechanics in their written work
- Received more positive attention from peers
- Had improved attendance
- Had improved relationships with regular education students
- Had increased motivation to read
- Had better organizational skills
- Were more responsible