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Peer reviewedCondon, William – Computers and Composition, 1992
Offers criteria for selecting software for a computer-equipped classroom/writing lab: identifying uses, versatility, and ease of use. Concludes with advice for teachers to write their own applications programs. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Writing Instruction
Peer reviewedKemp, Fred – Computers and Composition, 1992
Discusses the ideological dimensions of writing instruction software. Discusses errors and assumptions of choosing software for writing instruction. Suggests that all software decisions must be tested against the instructor's own self-conscious and informed understanding of the goals of writing instruction. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSturm, Janet M.; And Others – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1997
This article provides teachers a framework for choosing computer software to assist with writing instruction for students with learning disabilities. The various writing problems that software programs can address are described. Appendices include a writing needs checklist, writing requirements checklist, and list of features of computer-supported…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
