Implementation: Self-Help Scenario

Many people are plagued by a set of recurring spelling errors throughout their adult lives. These errors can pop up in written notes, marker-board presentations, intra-office email, instant messaging, and numerous other places. Working invisibly behind Microsoft Office documents, SpellDoctor can track all spelling errors and set them aside for later study. In this scenario, a SpellDoctor user can play both the roles of Teacher and Student. Captured words can be stored and studied over any time interval. “Repeat Offenders” are highlighted. Regular study of the SpellDoctor Individualized Spelling Journal can quickly turn the tide on recurring errors.

The following is an example of how a self-study course on SpellDoctor would work.

Step 1: Upload Captured Words To SpellDoctor.com

Step 2: Log in to SpellDoctor and go to the Teacher Start Window.

• Review the captured words and de-select any words that are not true spelling errors.(typos)
• Press the “Send Words To Student” button.

Step 3: Log in to SpellDoctor and go to the Student Start Window.

• Begin your lesson by clicking on the assignment monitor.
• Using a dictionary, correct the new batch of logged words and write each one in a sentence.

Note : SpellDoctor monitors the spelling of all words entered in correction and sample sentence fields. If an unrecognized word is used, the student is told to recheck their work before proceeding.

Step 4: Log in again as the Teacher, click on “Review Corrections & Sentences.”

• Double check each word correction and sentence. Click the “Send Words To Dictation” button.

Step 5: Log in as the Student, click on “Practice Words In Your Spelling Test.”

• Take dictation from the SpellDoctor on-screen character. Listen carefully to the sounds in each word. (Headphones are recommended). The dictation will include the sample sentences you wrote in the previous exercise. The character will coach you if you have trouble. Take as many rounds of practice as you want.

Step 6: Log in as the Student, click on “Take Your Spelling Test.”

• Take dictation again, this time without coaching.

Step 7: Log in as the Teacher

• Review the results from your spelling test.
• Open your Spelling Journal and review your error patterns.
• Review newly uploaded words.
• Initiate next lesson.