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Marcus, Stephen – Quarterly of the National Writing Project and the Center for the Study of Writing and Literacy, 1993
Outlines the various kinds of innovations in computers and telecommunications technology available to educators. Considers the everyday needs of teachers. Argues that teachers should learn to use fully any systems already available to them. (HB)
Descriptors: Computers, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Secondary Education
Marcus, Stephen – Quarterly of the National Writing Project and the Center for the Study of Writing and Literacy, 1992
Argues for the value of technology, particularly computers, in the educational setting. Questions whether computers actually help improve student writing skills. Concludes that these questions are fraught with difficulties but that much further research should lead to clearer answers. (HB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, English Curriculum
Marcus, Stephen – Writing Notebook, 1989
Presents the second article in a two-part series on HyperCard materials (computer software used to build structures that create patterns and connections) designed for English and language arts classes. Suggests assignments for use with early HyperCard software that can be adapted to a variety of nonverbal "stackware." (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Marcus, Stephen – Quarterly of the National Writing Project and the Center for the Study of Writing and Literacy, 1994
Describes the available computer network resources and some of the relevant terms, practices, and notions that are quickly evolving with the growth of the so-called information superhighway. Covers the historical trends and considers future challenges to be faced in view of changing technologies. (HB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Electronic Mail, English Instruction

Marcus, Stephen – English Journal, 1987
First of a two-part series identifying probable changes in English instruction resulting from technology's impact on society and schools. Predicts consequences of interactive reading and writing software, style checkers, teacher-monitored networks in electronic writing labs, computer generated texts, and desktop publishing. (JG)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks

Marcus, Stephen – English Journal, 1987
Second of a two-part series that identifies probable changes in English instruction resulting from technology's impact on society and schools. Provides a review of five books recommended for considering the source, nature, and direction of trends in hardware, software, and "neural netware," or brains. Reports questions used by researchers on this…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks