Reviews and success stories

The latest edition of Closing The Gap Solutions contains a fantastic article looking at two students in separate high schools who were introduced to DocsPlus to improve their written expression. 

"In both case studies, [the students with disabilities] gained confidence and improved their writing skills for challenging secondary school assignments. Both students demonstrated an increase in self-efficacy by taking on an increased responsibility for the steps of the writing process. As both students became more confident in their ability to plan, organize, construct and edit their written work, their confidence in completing writing assignments improved."

Karen Allum, Head of Learning Development at Culford School, has been using DocsPlus to support students across the school with their literacy development and in informal exams.

"There have been so many positive outcomes from embedding DocsPlus in our learning development strategies. The children’s writing output has increased, the work they are producing is more detailed and at a higher level than previously, and incorporates more sophisticated and relevant vocabulary."

Dr Abi James, Research Fellow and consultant, has reviewed DocsPlus.

"As with all Crick’s products it offers a range of tools to help students who need additional support, including text to speech, Wordbars, and a talking spell checker. DocsPlus’ accessibility settings cater to a variety of access needs (for example switch access, eye gaze, or on-screen keyboard) while the display preferences enable you to choose font and background colors, as well as select pre-configured high contrast modes."

Reviewer John Dabell gives his verdict on DocsPlus.

"...a super-intelligent ‘features galore’ word processing system that addresses a variety of learning needs, enabling students to think, act and engage with their writing autonomously, so they can learn with confidence."

Here's a new DocsPlus review from agent4change.net in the UK.

"Overall it is just what you would expect from Crick, a very inclusive, well thought out resource with the flexibility to provide valuable support for students with a diverse range of learning needs. The other thing you expect from Crick is fresh ideas with every new product. They never disappoint."