Using iPads to Increase Student Knowledge of Word Segmenting and Spelling

Abstract

This study examines the ABC Spelling Magic Short Vowel Word (ABC SMSVW) application for the iPad in regards to improving student ability to segment and spell words. With the abundance of technology available for young students, it is necessary to examine the effects of using technology when teaching literacy skills. In this study, five and six year old students interacted with the ABC Spelling Magic Short Vowel Word (ABC SMSVW) application for five minutes a day, three times a week for a month. The study indicated that use of the application increased student abilities to segment and spell words.