Category Archives: Language Arts

Writing Apps – Supports for Students with LD #4

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Writing is considered one of the most difficult literacy tasks. Many students with learning disabilities struggle with the process of writing as well as the mechanical componets of the writing task. Technology can provide support to the mechanical demands of the writing … Continue reading →

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Define: App – Creating a personal vocabulary or dictionary list

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As many apps, I just stumble upon them when searching for another app, when perusing educational apps, iDevice info or free app offerings. Define: app was one of those stumbled upon apps. It is simple but provides an easy method to create … Continue reading →

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