The purpose of this study was to explore the research trends and to investigate the characteristics of ICT programs for students with LD. An intensive search of the literature between 1994 to April 2009 yielded a total of 31 studies that met the inclusion criteria. 8 were published studies and 23 were dissertations. According the results of study, first, studies that targeted for elementary students dominated overwhelming rate of 90.3%. However, focusing too much on elementary students with LD is not desirable although early intervention has been proven one of the critical factors that influence on students with LD's achievement. Relatively small number of studies were conducted for adolescents with LD. Second, according to the results of analyzing interventions, 48.4% of studies was about reading, 41.9% was about writing, and 22.6% was about mathematics. Relatively small number of studies were conducted for improving motivation to learn and learning skills of students with LD. Third, according to analyzing instructional strategies embedded in ICT programs, most of studies employed only step-by-step linear processes based on levels of student achievements. However, many studies do not employ instructional strategies that are well matched with ICT programs' purposes. Finally, the results of this study reported that 45.2% of included studies employed a pre-post research design. Currently, many special education researchers emphasize the importance of using evidence-based practices(EBP). However, the pre-post research design is not appropriate for supporting EBP. In addition, the results of this study suggested that ICT should be combined with various instructional strategies to be effective interventions for students with LD.
Key words : students with learning disabilities, LD, ICT, technology