How useful are computers? Comparison of the attitudes of students with and without learning disabilities

This study investigated the attitudes and opinions of students with and without learning disabilities regarding the use of computers for school-related work. Using in-depth interviews, six students from grades 5 through 12, three students with learning disabilities and three students without learning disabilities, were interviewed. The interviews revealed five general themes: applications of computers, instructional uses of computers, attitudes about computers, personal experience with computers, and resource needs. Comparison of the interviews of students with and without learning disabilities showed that students with learning disabilities experienced greater difficulty with learning how to use computer