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Grice, R. D. – Unicorn, Journal of the Australian College of Education, 1986
The nature of literacy associated with the widely used new medium of microcomputers has not been fully exploited by schools to foster development of literacy programs. Microcomputer applications need integration with classroom activities where students construct language meaning. (19 references) (CJH)
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedWilliams, James B.; Murr, Lawrence E. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Supporting evidence from both neurological research in brain hemisphere functions and comparisons of the use of symbols in Eastern and Western cultures are used to advance the position that the capability of graphics software for microcomputers to combine textual and visual elements makes them a powerful and revolutionary communications tool. (CLB)
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Graphics, Contrastive Linguistics
Marchand, James W. – IDEAL, 1987
Until recently, professionals in the humanities have had access only to mainframe computer technology. The advent of microcomputers offers a range of new options. The experiences of one individual indicate that with personal computer technology and simple programming, and occasionally the help of a mainframe, textual, visual, and auditory…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Classical Languages, Classification, Computer Oriented Programs
Dalgish, Gerard M. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1987
This discussion of courseware design for computer-assisted language learning in English as a second language (ESL) highlights the role of randomization and creativity. A set of programs is described which are based on error analysis of students in the ESL program at Baruch College and developed around grammatical terms. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Creativity, English (Second Language)
Mulligan, Patricia A.; Bitter, Gary G. – IDEAL, 1987
A study investigating the discrepancy between potential and actual use of computer software in elementary education is described. Fifth- and sixth-grade students participating in a computer literacy program in one school were surveyed by questionnaire and interview about the feedback provided in a specific piece of cartooning and creative writing…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Download full textOregon Univ., Eugene. Coll. of Education. – 1983
This collection consists of 21 papers presented at the July 1983 Annual Summer Conference on "The Computer: Extension of the Human Mind II," in Eugene, Oregon. Six papers were presented at general interest sessions; 15 were from special interest group sessions. The general interest papers include David Ahl's "Keeping Up with Computers in Education…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computational Linguistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Dickerson, Wayne B., Ed.; And Others – Issues and Development in English and Applied Linguistics (IDEAL), 1987
Articles in this annual serial include the following: "Four decades with the Computer" (Winfred P. Lehmann); "The Uses of the Personal Computer in the Humanities" (James W. Marchand); "Digging in the Dictionary: Building a Relational Lexicon To Support Natural Language Processing Applications" (Martha Evans, Judith…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
