Using ipads in teaching vocabulary for students with learning disabilities

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using iPad to improve vocabulary skills for students with learning disabilities. The participants were 2nd grade students placed in a learning disability resource room. Baseline data was collected using traditional methods during vocabulary intrusion for the first three weeks. During intervention, the iPad was integrated in vocabulary instruction by adapting iPad app, Vocabulary City. The findings indicate students understanding, recognition, and implementation of vocabulary words increased when iPad app technology was implemented.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. Special Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Language, Literacy, and Special Education

Year dc:date.available

2014

Author dc:creator

• Smith, Kellie

Contributors dc:contributor

• Lee, Jiyeon

• Tablet computers; Learning disabilities
• Special Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/351

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1350