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Harvey, Brian – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Variations among different versions of Logo are discussed in terms of special hardware needed, size and speed, bugs and misfeatures, and syntax. LogoWriter and Object Logo are also described. A comparison chart is included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Guidelines, Instruction, Microcomputers
Sammons, Fran Lyons – Instructor, 1987
A ten-day plan for letting students create their own choose-a-plot books is given. Students develop skills in creating plot structures, coming up with logical story lines, and inventing striking characters. Instructions for adapting the plan to word processing programs are given. (MT)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Elementary Education, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Gammon, Gareth H. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1989
The paper explores the capabilities and limitations of computerized spelling checkers, and describes "School Speller," which operates with the "Magic Slate II" word processing package. Program features include requiring students to practice spelling by re-typing words unrecognized by the program, and allowing teachers to view the accumulating list…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Microcomputers, Spelling
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Feustle, Joseph A., Jr. – Hispania, 1992
Advantages of using online systems are described, and specific techniques for successfully transmitting computer text files are described. Topics covered include Microsoft's Rich TextFile, WordPerfect encoding, text compression, and especially encoding and decoding with UNIX programs. (LB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Online Systems, Word Processing
Mercer, Dixie; And Others – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1985
The article presents a review of the literature on the advantages of word processing for both nonhandicapped and visually handicapped students, and discusses a criterion-reference checklist that allows teachers to assess students' skills in use of the Viewscan Textline and text editor as well as providing ongoing documentation of the students'…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Visual Impairments, Word Processing
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1986
A class newsletter can help students learn about each other while they gain important social, writing, and interviewing techniques. Computer programs to produce a newsletter, to do word processing, and to manage data are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Courseware, Minicomputers, News Writing
Papert, Seymour – Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Describes features and uses of LogoWriter, a revised and expanded version of Logo. With LogoWriter, a student can not only command the turtle to draw pictures but also (because of a built-in word processor) can add text to the screen. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Elementary Education, Programing, Programing Languages
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Indicates that easy-to-use word processing programs may lack important features that students need as they progress beyond the introductory level, showing how several powerful commands are used for multiple-class projects, class journals, and other classroom activities. Also compares (in chart format) six popular word processing programs. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Word Processing
Yoder, Sharon Burrowes – 1990
This book is designed to teach LogoWriter, a programming language. Each of the 41 small chapters focuses on a particular LogoWriter word or idea, and provides examples for practice and experimentation. Topics included are: (1) getting started with LogoWriter; (2) using repeat and label; (3) using color and random, shapes and stamp, fill and shade;…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Programing
Olds, Henry F. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Reviews desirable features that current word processing programs have that can be used to enhance writing instruction. Provides a list of programs in three categories: (1) idea processors; (2) enhanced word processors; and (3) word processors with graphics capabilities. Each entry includes publisher, hardware compatibility, current price, and…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Word Processing
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1987
Strategies developed by teachers for using word processing software in writing programs for grades K-6 are presented. These strategies will work with just one computer in a classroom. Two software programs are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Education, Word Processing
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Dees, Sherwood C. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Outlines one school's approach to using microcomputers to help teach writing skills in high school. (MD)
Descriptors: Microcomputers, Secondary Education, Word Processing, Writing (Composition)
Gentry, J. Richard – Instructor, 1989
Nine activities are suggested that are designed to help students develop skills in utilizing proofreading as an aid to good spelling. Included is a suggested list of word processing and other software which has spelling check features. (IAH)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Proofreading, Spelling
Lang, Moira – Instructor, 1999
Describes how personal digital assistants (PDAs) can help even the most reluctant young writers feel empowered. Designed to provide a one-computer-per-person ratio for an entire classroom, they offer interactive word processing at a low price. PDAs are useful because they are ready when the students are, they promote collaboration, and they make…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Word Processing, Writing Skills
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Painter, William J. – Office Systems Research Journal, 1985
The author describes the different features of the mulit-vendor lab teaching environment for word processing and the single-vendor lab. He then presents a number of concerns that educators should consider when contemplating the establishment of a word processing curriculum. (CT)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Equipment, Office Machines, Postsecondary Education
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