many options in determining the types of tools, features, and settings that might be beneficial for individual students. We also need to document the tools, settings and options used in each writing exercise data point. This section allows the educator to record some of the more common software supports or to pro- vide additional details about software and settings. Data Collection Over Time The Online Assessment of Writing Methods website can give a snapshot in time with one evaluation or data point, for a one- time evaluation. However, if used over time, with multiple tri- als of writing technologies and strategies, the data can provide valuable information on the following questions: • Is this the right tool or technology for this student? • Are the settings in the software correct, or does the student perform more efficiently with different set- tings? • Are our training strategies, approaches and methods working? • What kinds of pre-writing strategies make the most difference? • Are there other strategies that help students with sig- nificant needs – for example, do some sensory calm- ing strategies prior to writing have an impact on the students writing?
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