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Dyslexic students in higher education and virtual learning environments: an exploratory study.

This paper presents the results of an interview-based study of the use of virtual learning environments (VLEs) among dyslexic students. Interviews were carried out with 12 informants who had been formally diagnosed as dyslexic. The informants were either enrolled in a university or college programme...

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Published in:Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 28; no. 6; pp. 574 - 585
Main Authors: Habib, L., Berget, G., Sandnes, F. E., Sanderson, N., Kahn, P., Fagernes, S., Olcay, A.
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Dec2012
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          Habib, L.
          Berget, G.
          Sandnes, F. E.
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          Kahn, P.
          Fagernes, S.
          Olcay, A.
        affil: Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Norway
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          Dyslexia
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          Computer-Assisted Instruction Norway
          Students, College Norway
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          Semi-Structured Interview
          Eye Movements
          Stigma
          Dyslexia Psychosocial Factors
          User-Computer Interface
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