TY - JOUR T1 - Learning Disabled Students' Difficulties in Learning to Use A Word Processor: Implications for Instruction and Software Evaluation JF - Journal of Learning DisabilitiesJ Learn Disabil Y1 - 1986 A1 - MacArthur,Charles A. A1 - Shneiderman, Ben AB - Learning disabled (LD) students can derive great benefits from using word processors. The ability to produce a neat, printed copy can increase motivation and encourage writing for a wider audience. The editing power makes revision possible without tedious recopying, thus freeing students and teachers to approach writing as a process involving repeated drafts. Specific problems with handwriting and spelling can also be circumvented. However, learning to use a word processor often presents problems. Based on a study of LD students learning to use word processing, this paper makes recommendations for evaluating word processing software and designing instruction that is sensitive to students difficulties. VL - 19 SN - 0022-2194, UR - http://ldx.sagepub.com/content/19/4/248 CP - 4 M3 - 10.1177/002221948601900414 ER -