Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Educational Leadership
Abstract
This action research investigation applied data driven teaching practices to the task of improving the delivery of Lexia® reading software, a computer aided instruction (CAI) program, in middle and secondary special education classes. Special educators need the opportunity to utilize technology with the potential to make their practices more efficient and effective. This investigation used qualitative and quantitative data to give teachers the technological ability to allow their students efficient use of Lexia® software and improved teacher understanding of how computer aided instruction (CAI) fits with their academic and classroom management goals.
Recommended Citation
McGreevy, Matthew, "Making Lexia® Work: A Backward Design Approach to Helping Teachers Utilize Technology" (2016). M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects. 41.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/ed_leadership_projects/41
Comments
Affiliation: Maine School Administrative District 17