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Norman, Rose – Technical Writing Teacher, 1988
Describes a word processor-based exercise developed to teach resume writing to technical writing students. (ARH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Resumes (Personal), Technical Writing, Word Processing

McAteer, Terence K. – Social Studies Review, 1986
Describes the benefits of word processing in social studies instruction, for both students and teachers. Provides two U. S. History lesson plans which have students make use of word processing. (JDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Lesson Plans, Secondary Education

Nydahl, Joel – College English, 1990
Discusses word processing computer programs' potential to perform operations similar to those performed by computer assisted instruction (CAI). Suggests not abandoning CAI software entirely for the CAI potential of word processors. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Teaching Methods, Word Processing
Schwartz, Helen J. – Computers, Reading and Language Arts, 1983
Argues that having students use the outlining, prompting, and abstracting capabilities of word processing programs can help tighten their writing organization. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Organization
Thomas, Rick – 1990
This book provides a brief and succinct introduction to AppleWorks and is designed for use by teachers who are already familiar with the three AppleWorks tools: the word processor, the database, and the spreadsheet. "Classworks" (developed for grades 8 and 9) emphasizes computer work in which the teacher serves as troubleshooter,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Databases, Educational Media
Neff, Bonita Dostal – 1988
Computer technology (primarily word processing) enables the student of public relations writing to improve the writing process through increased flexibility in writing, enhanced creativity, increased support of management skills and team work. A new instructional model for computer use in public relations courses at Purdue University Calumet…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Public Relations

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)
Miller-Souviney, Barbara; Souviney, Randall – 1987
This guide discusses how a computer can motivate students, how it can be used as a support for the writing process, and how it can help teachers reinforce good writing habits. The guide includes sections on managing the classroom computer; student scheduling; human resources; introducing the computer; learning editor commands; managing student…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Student Writing Models, Teaching Methods

Eckerson, John D. – Clearing House, 1986
Concludes that two uses of the computer are potentially helpful in social studies instruction: (1) as a data storage and manipulation tool and (2) as a writing tool for composition. Entertains diverse opinions on the necessity of computer literacy. (JK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Content Area Writing, Information Storage, Secondary Education

Newman, Judith M. – Language Arts, 1988
Discusses the rich potential of Logo (a computer programing system for children) and particularly LogoWriter (its word processor) as learning tools in the language arts. Cautions against their use as rote exercises. (SR)
Descriptors: Children, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews

Davis, Kevin; And Others – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1988
Presents and discusses three confessions regarding the effects computers have had on writing processes and products of three writing teachers. Suggests approaches to the use of word processing in composition courses and to research on such use. (SD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Personal Narratives, Teaching Methods, Two Year Colleges
Janitza, Jean – Francais dans le Monde, 1985
A productive language exercise that uses the computer and a variation on the cloze procedure by deleting every third word and requiring the student to insert a grammatically and thematically acceptable term is described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Abstracting, Classroom Techniques, Cloze Procedure, Computer Assisted Instruction
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
Reissman, Rose – Learning, 1992
Presents a computer-assisted activity that helps students discover the importance of choosing words carefully. With a word processing program, small groups of students prepare creative, fill-in-the-blank challenges in which classmates must replace missing adjectives or verbs. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Learning Activities
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