Making a difference: Using laptops as a support for spelling improvement among students with learning disability

The study examined the effect of using laptops on the spelling capabilities of students with learning disabilities (LD). The participants were 104 Hebrew-speaking students with LD aged 13-16, who study in special education classes, and were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group, which used laptops, and the control group, which did not use laptops. A usability questionnaire was administered before the 4-month intervention to ensure that there were no noticeable gaps in the level of computer literacy among the students who used the laptops. A spelling test was administered at a pretest and posttest. The findings indicated that the participants in the experimental group significantly improved their spelling capabilities as opposed to the control group. It seems that the use of laptops in special education classes can enhance the spelling capabilities of students with LD.