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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
Lederer, James B.; And Others – 1985
The paper describes a computer/writing curriculum for hearing impaired and language disabled students which incorporates word processors with the process approach to writing. Such an approach emphasizes writing as a communication process and allows students to select their own writing topics and work independently or as a group. The curriculum is…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Curriculum Guides, Hearing Impairments, Learning Activities
Moeller, Dave – 2002
For all students, the ability to write, to use a word-processing program, and to unite the two skills in a synergistic blend of form and content has become a key factor in achieving academic success. This book presents teachers with a framework for helping them help students achieve this success. Divided into two parts, the book provides teachers…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Constructivism (Learning), Learning Activities, Secondary Education
Lattimore, Ruth; And Others – 1985
This word processing task simulation is designed for use in office occupations programs at the secondary level. The primary purpose is to give the student the opportunity to become familiar with the tasks and duties that may be performed by word processing personnel in a real work situation. The employee's manual provides general information for…
Descriptors: Business Skills, Instructional Materials, Job Skills, Learning Activities
Smith, Judith A.; Gray, Judith M. – Australian Journal of Reading, 1983
Describes how a word processor helped children with reading and writing difficulties to improve their language skills. Concludes that the computer can be a powerful tool for learning. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Microcomputers

Spencer, Barbara; Lehman, Carol M. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1991
Recommends a technique designed to foster creative thinking in the business communication classroom. Describes an approach that incorporates several different communication tools, including analytical letter reports, oral presentations, and the use of computer-based technology in an ill-structured problem situation. (KEH)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Higher Education
Jankowski, Leo – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Discusses using word processing programs with beginning writers, including story illustration and keyboarding. An approach to student writing with computers is outlined, highlighting planning, goals definition, and teacher and student aims. Sample student assignments and a sample writing task card are provided. (PEN)
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Education
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. Computer Services Branch. – 1985
This guide was developed to assist teachers in achieving goals related to the development of computer awareness in junior high school students in the Canadian province of Manitoba. An overview of the program describes a set of basic concepts, skills, and attitudes relating to computer technology, and provides information on activities that can be…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Literacy, Discovery Learning, Foreign Countries
Chesebrough, David E. – Learning, 1989
This article describes several examples of how teachers can use integrated software packages (programs that combine word processor, database, and spreadsheet applications) for classroom management and student activities. Examples of documents created with application programs, lists of software, and resources are included. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
Melia, Josie – 1986
Writing groups can use word processors or microcomputers in many different types of writing activities. Four hour-long sessions at a word processor with the help of a skilled word processing tutor have been found to be sufficient to provide a working knowledge of word processing. When two or three students enrolled in a writing class are assigned…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Writing
Quann, Steve; Satin, Diana – 2000
This textbook leads high-beginning and intermediate English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students through cooperative computer-based activities that combine language learning with training in basic computer skills and word processing. Each unit concentrates on a basic concept of word processing while also focusing on a grammar topic. Skills are…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, English (Second Language)
Elliott, Ronald T.; Benson, Robert T. – 1986
This Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States (V-TECS) curriculum guide is designed to provide job relevant tasks, performance objectives, performance guides, resources, learning activities, evaluation standards, and achievement testing in word processing. It may be used with any teaching method chosen by the instructor. The guide…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Check Lists, Criterion Referenced Tests, Job Skills
Georgia State Univ., Atlanta. – 1984
This word processing task simulation was developed for use in an office occupations laboratory at the postsecondary level. Its purpose is to give the student an opportunity to become familiar with the tasks and duties that may be performed by word processing personnel. This "employer" manual is designed to aid teachers in implementing the word…
Descriptors: Business Skills, Dictation, Job Skills, Learning Activities
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. Dept. of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education. – 1989
This curriculum guide is one of five developed as part of the Illinois Plan for Business, Marketing, and Management Education for use in 9th and 10th grades. The curriculum guide includes teacher and student activities that can be implemented in many ways. Information on how to integrate the activity objectives of the Illinois Plan into the State…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Prickett, Charlotte; Sorrels, Robert – 1985
This curriculum consists of a common core of computer-related knowledge and skills that emphasize developing knowledgeable users of microcomputers rather than computer programmers, technicians, or engineers. Teacher and student editions are provided. Eleven competency-based modules are included. Modules 1, 3, 4, and 6 emphasize hands-on skills…
Descriptors: Business Education, Competency Based Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs