computer use for tests

[Beth Benoit]

Any suggestions for how to allow disabled students to take a test on a computer when others in the classroom are using the old-fashioned pen-and-pencil way?  Last semester I had a student who has difficulty writing due to muscle atrophy, but who was able to use a computer.  (He took notes in class using his laptop, as well.)   I brought in a blank disc for him to use, and didn't feel there were any problems, but I was uneasy thinking of the potential for cheating (though I don't think the student in this case did) and the issue of unequal testing conditions (I would have had to allow others to use their laptops if they'd requested to do so).   I also had him sit near me so I had the option of glancing at his computer use, though it seemed awkward and grade-schoolish to do so.   Using the school's computers wasn't an option, because there were computer classes going on.   I considered having him use my computer, but that raises a problem for the second issue stated above, as I only have one laptop.   Any other thoughts for this situation?   Beth Benoit University System of New Hampshire --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]