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Vickers, Melanie – Academic Therapy, 1984
A math teacher recounts how six weeks of computer assisted instruction, about which she had been very skeptical at first, resulted in substantial gains for six learning disabled students in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. (CL)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction
Haynes, Jacqueline A.; Malouf, David B. – Academic Therapy, 1986
Learning disabled students can make more effective use of computer assisted instruction if they incorporate four metacognitive strategies: (1) awareness of task goals, (2) knowledge of applicable learning strategies, (3) selection of appropriate learning strategies, and (4) self-monitoring. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedPalmer, John T.; And Others – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1985
Practical guidelines are offered to help the teacher integrate microcomputers into a resource room environment for learning disabled students. The author lists basic software packages that are reported to provide proven "starter paks" in language, reading, and mathematics at specified grade levels. (JW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities
Cosden, Merith A.; Lieber, Joan – Academic Therapy, 1986
Teachers' decisions regarding size and composition of student groups working at the computer can have positive cognitive and social effects for both handicapped and nonhandicapped students. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Learning Disabilities
Berkell, Dianne E. – Academic Therapy, 1984
Guidelines for evaluating and selecting software for computer assisted instruction of learning disabled students touch on technical adequacy, instructional effectiveness, and matters of presentation format (rate, modality, feedback, and reinforcement aspects.) (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Disabilities
Smith, Patricia L.; Tompkins, Gail E. – Academic Therapy, 1984
Ten teacher guidelines for selecting computer software programs for learning disabled students are outlined. (JW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Rude-Parkins, Carolyn – Pointer, 1983
The paper discusses the major topics of software, examines research on the effectiveness of computer assisted instruction (CAI) for learning disabled adolescents, and suggests specific and creative uses of microcomputers in academic and cognitive skill development. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction
Download full textHummel, William; Hahn, Robert – 1982
The report presents findings and materials developed in an investigation of the value of microcomputers and specially designed software materials in mathematics instruction with 90 learning disabled, emotionally impaired, and mentally retarded students in elementary, middle school and high school classes. Ss were divided into three groups:…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
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
Grocke, Margaret – Australian Journal of Reading, 1983
Notes that computer based reading programs are proving to be powerful and flexible tools in reading to reading disabled and intellectually handicapped students. Reviews current research showing promise of wider classroom use of computers. (FL)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedBoone, Randall; And Others – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1997
Describes the ways available multimedia and videodisc technologies can be integrated into the classroom to support instruction for students with learning disabilities. Three basic modes for instructional use of videodisc players are discussed: the watch-it mode, watch-relevant-screens mode, and the computer-assisted instruction mode. An annotated…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSewell, D. F.; Rotheray, D. R. – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 1987
The development and use of educational software for children with severe learning problems are described. The software deals with common conceptual, communicative, and problem-solving problems in this population. It is argued that appropriately structured computer-mediated interaction can result in development and expression of cognitive skills…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Walshe, R. D., Ed. – 1984
Designed for use by elementary school teachers, this discussion paper discusses the use of the word processor in the teaching of writing. The paper examines both the positive and negative aspects of computer use. After comparing the writing process with the problem solving process, the newsletter provides articles relating teachers' experiences…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education, Language Arts
Peer reviewedPeters, Ellen; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1987
The key to developing mathematical automaticity in mildly learning-disabled students is establishing a relational network between mathematics problems and their answers through assessing current level of automaticity, building on existing knowledge, focusing on a small set of facts, and using "challenge times" (reducing the time given…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Drills (Practice), Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Bley, Nancy S.; Thornton, Carol A. – 1995
This book explores teaching techniques and adaptations that have proven effective in teaching mathematics concepts and skills to students with learning disabilities, with a focus on reasoning methods rather than algorithmic calculation. Emphasis is placed on topics that potentially can or commonly do cause the most difficulty for students with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
