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Wang, Pei-ling – English Language Teaching, 2011
The purposes of this study are: (1) to investigate students' perceptions of computer-assisted whole language instruction; (2) to examine the effectiveness of whole language instruction on students' reading improvement; and (3) to determine the difference between basic-level and advanced-level students' improvement in reading skills. A total of 212…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Sinatra, Richard – Journal of Reading, 1991
Presents ways that the learning of text structure can occur naturally for adolescents in a whole language framework. Offers five global contexts in which conceptualization, communication, collaboration can occur to help students use language and understand how text is organized. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Junior High Schools, Learning Strategies, Text Structure
Ramondetta, June – Learning, 1991
Describes a project in which elementary school students create a computer-generated time line of milestones in their lives, noting such an activity can give them a good start on writing autobiographies. (SM)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education
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Freyd, Pamela, Lytle, James H. – Educational Leadership, 1990
Examines IBM's Writing to Read (WTR) program for kindergartners and first graders from four perspectives: its language learning paradigm, the computer program design, the research conducted on its effectiveness, and implementation considerations. Since costs outweigh learning benefits, educators should reconsider purchasing this program. Includes…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Grade 1
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Starshine, Dorothy – Reading Teacher, 1990
Discusses the role that word processors play in whole language classrooms, and shares four advantages that "FrEdWriter" (a word-processing program) offers over commercial versions. (MG)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Revision (Written Composition)
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Stevenson, Jean M.; Camarata, Jenny Webb – Talking Points, 2000
Offers a point-by-point comparison of the whole language approach and the Accelerated Reader program. Offers classroom stories of how Accelerated Reader affects students. Notes that students are taught that reading is an isolated and competitive activity, and that reading means correctly answering questions generated by a computer and earning…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, High Risk Students, Program Effectiveness
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Underwood, Jean – Journal of Research in Reading, 2000
Presents evidence of learning outcomes in reading from the use of software incorporating two very different styles of learning, structured sub-skills tutoring (using an Integrated Learning System) versus free reading (using a talking book), but which both heavily exploit multimedia presentation. Shows that current debates about whole-word versus…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Integrated Learning Systems
Ramondetta, June – Learning, 1993
Describes a variety of software programs appropriate for whole-language learning. The software allows elementary students to make picture books and create posters, banners, greeting cards, puzzles, and minimovies and to do group writing activities. Also included is information on resources and computer reading packages. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
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Guthrie, Larry F.; Richardson, Susan – Educational Leadership, 1995
Describes Apple Computer's Early Language Connections (ELC) program. Designed for K-2 grades, ELC integrates Macintosh computers, children's literature, instructional software, and other curriculum materials, including sample lessons constructed around thematic units. The literature-based product uses a whole-language approach (with phonics…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Integrated Learning Systems, Language Arts
Gevini, Gila; And Others – English Teachers' Journal (Israel), 1992
"Abra Cadabra," a new computer program for second-language learning for fourth- and fifth-grade students, is described that is based on the whole language approach to language acquisition. (two references) (LB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)
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Fitzgerald, Gail E.; Koury, Kevin A. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
This literature review synthesizes the effects of technology-assisted instruction on the learning of students with mild and moderate disabilities for the 1988-95 period. Empirically based findings are discussed in the skill areas of reading, written expression, whole language, and mathematics, and in the content areas of social studies and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
DeAmbrose, Eileen; And Others – Instructor, 1991
Three elementary teachers describe how they became involved in computer technology and the projects that caught their interest. One teacher used word processing to enhance students' writing abilities. Another used software to tailor learning to all levels. The third tried an international telecommunications program that allowed children to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Teaching
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DeGroff, Linda – Reading Teacher, 1990
Comments on six points of belief commonly held by whole language teachers. Considers how computers can facilitate teaching and learning in ways that are consistent with those points of belief. (MG)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education
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Wepner, Shelley B. – Reading Teacher, 1990
Describes how computers, when cast in a holistic framework, can be a natural complement to students' literacy development. Discusses how six teachers use computers in holistic literacy instruction. (MG)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Technology, Elementary Education