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MacArthur, Charles A. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2009
In this article, I discuss research on the use of technology to support the writing of students with learning disabilities. Struggling writers can benefit from a wide range of computer applications for writing. Word processing, spelling checkers, word prediction, and speech recognition offer support for transcription and revision. Word processing…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Learning Disabilities

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)
Neale, Amy E.; And Others – Pointer, 1987
The article considers the research basis for use of word processing with learning disabled fourth grade students, notes the special demands word processing makes on teachers and students in the initial learning stage, and suggests instructional approaches. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities, Research Utilization

Blankenbaker, Ruthie; Hamstra, Diane – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1989
Writing strategies encourage beginning writers to collect, explore, and focus ideas. This paper presents a rationale for fusing the word processor with the writing process and offers a series of pre-writing strategies, such as brainstorming, clustering and chunk writing, to help learning-disabled writers begin writing. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Prewriting, Word Processing
Strickland, James – 1988
Word processing does not, in itself, teach revision. Students with incomplete revision strategies will not begin revising at a higher level simply by using a word processor. New computer strategies for teaching revision are needed--revision strategies that use the computer to reorganize, elaborate, and strengthen what has already been written. For…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Revision (Written Composition), Word Processing

English Journal, 1986
Four teachers discuss using the word processor to (1) teach writing, (2) help students with dyslexia, and (3) access an information retrieval service for research papers, as well as for other classroom purposes. (EL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Dyslexia, English Instruction, Research Papers (Students)
Wheeler, Fay – Learning, 1985
Word processors can be used in the classroom to help teach both the mechanics of writing and the process as a whole. The computer can facilitate student/teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, peer collaboration, and purposeful writing. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Teaching Methods

Weiss, Timothy – Journal of Business Communication, 1985
Describes a game-like writing exercise that uses the principle of "divide and conquer" to teach technical description. (PD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Descriptive Writing, Educational Games, Technical Writing
Dowling, Carolyn – 1999
Noting that technology is rapidly changing how people write, and why, this book explores the types of computer-mediated writing that can be undertaken by students of all ages and abilities, from elementary school through the university, both within and outside the classroom. It addresses such issues as whether there are computer programs that…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computers, Critical Theory, Elementary Secondary Education
Messerer, Jeffrey; Lerner, Janet W. – Learning Disabilities Focus, 1989
Instructional strategies for teaching learning-disabled students to use word processing for writing are considered. The features of three word processing programs useful for these students are compared for usefulness in a variety of curriculum applications. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Newton, Sandra S. – 1985
The use of word processing in composition classes provides the student with both the opportunity to experience a significant technology and the ability to improve the mechanics and style of their writing. Word processing software has many benefits over "drill and practice" programs, "dialogue" software, and "whole process" programs, since word…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Individualized Instruction, Postsecondary Education, Word Processing
Newton, Sandra S. – 1984
A discussion is provided of the use of computers in writing instruction at the community and junior college level. After providing an account of the introduction of computer technology into the author's personal and professional life, the paper outlines ways in which the computer can be used to teach writing skills. Following an analysis of the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software

Smith, Nancy J. – Reading Teacher, 1985
Reviews ways that the word processor makes the language experience approach easier for teachers and students. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Language Experience Approach, Microcomputers
Mackey, Kevin – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Examined the rationale for and uses of electronic mail in the writing class. Indicates that with one computer and a word processing program, an electronic mail system can be set up that will stimulate students' writing and sharpen their communication skills. (JN)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills, Secondary Education, Skill Development
Feldman, Paula R. – Perspectives in Computing, 1984
Discusses the use of word processing in an experimental business writing course at the University of South Carolina. Students found that word processing made the task of writing and revising easier and more interesting. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Content Area Writing, Higher Education, Microcomputers