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
- "It's every teacher's dream to have kids this motivated and excited about writing." (Included in correspondence with SETC)
- "Many of my project students are now turning in a higher percentage of homework assignments, completing class assignments and becoming more responsive to getting the work done.
- "Students don't complain about rewriting, it's just an opportunity to practice their new tech skills." (Verbal comment to SETC staff.)
- Improved reading and writing skills
- Improved technology skills
- More pride in their work
- More enjoyment of school or enthusiasm for schoolwork
- 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