Carolyn,
If you are suggesting that you NOTE the misspelled word (by spelling it correctly above their error) but do not penalize them for it, that sounds like a sound strategy in some courses (where spelling is emphasized but not critical). In other classes, correct spelling may be a critical element of performance (like a medical terminology class). In such a situation, encouraging students to use some form of technology to monitor and correct their own spelling may be a better solution.
Dr. Jane Jarrow
