Hello Val In myopinion it will depend on the particular learning outcomes of
the course. the consequence of this is that spelling and syntax may not be
relevant at all in some subjects and relevant to a degree in others. AV
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From: "Val Morgan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 4:52 PM
Subject: spell checkers in exams
> when students use PCs in exams, because of dyslexia, do you disable
> the spell check facility, or leave it enabled? Similarly, for allowing
> use of hand-held spellcheckers (e.g. Franklins) by dyslexic students
> in exams.
> if we allow it, we are accused of disadvantaging students who are
> poor spellers but not dyslexic; if not, we can also be
> accused.... of discriminating against dyslexic students!
>
> opinions, asap please .
>
> Val Morgan
> Disability Co-ordinator
> Queen Mary, University of London
> email: [log in to unmask]
> tel: 020 7882 3132
> fax: 020 7882 3617
>
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