Word prediction comparison on iPad: 3/16/15 by Pete Carpenter MOT, OTR/L
The following experiment was conducted on an iPad Air 2, using the latest versions of iOS (8.2), Read&Write, and Co-Writer as of March 16, 2015. 3 sentences were typed using word prediction for each program. A Bluetooth keyboard or a touch tap screen keyboard was used. A key stroke was counted every time a letter on the keyboard was selected. As soon as the predicted word option was available, it was selected. The selection of the predicted word was not counted as a key stroke.
Sentences
Sentences
My name is Pete carpenter
I work at Portland public schools.
I am now in the assistive technology department.
I am now in the assistive technology department.
App / Keyboard
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# of key strokes
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BT keyboard compatible
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Use in multiple platforms
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iOS 8.2 keyboard
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31
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No
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Yes
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Read&Write
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38
|
No
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Yes
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Co-Writer
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34
|
Yes
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No
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Swiftkey
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41
|
No
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Yes
|
Ginger Keyboard
|
34
|
No
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Yes
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Summary: The iOS embedded keyboard had the most efficient word prediction. However, this word prediction feature isn’t currently available when used with a Bluetooth keyboard. Co-Writer was the only program that allowed word prediction while using a Bluetooth keyboard. However, Co-Writer is currently a stand alone app and is not able to be used in other apps, or programs.
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