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Developing Word Processing Programs for Students.
Konkel, Gilbert J. – School Business Affairs, 1982
Milwaukee (Wisconsin) has two schools that offer courses in word processing as a part of their business education curriculum. The author describes how the two programs were established. (MLF)
Descriptors: Business Education, Program Development, Secondary Education, Two Year Colleges
Calligrapher or Keyboard Operator? Multilingual Word-Processing in the Primary School.
Chana, Urmi; Edwards, Viv; Walker, Sue – Multicultural Teaching, 1997
Explores the educational applications and potential of using multilingual word-processing in primary schools and offers solutions to technical difficulties. It provides tips on software selection, training, and introducing the program to parents and pupils. (GR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries
Small College Conversion to Centralized Information Processing.
Gustavson, Patricia – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
A sociotechnical systems model used by John Brown University is described that is useful for analyzing the complexities of change in an organization and for describing the many elements involved in change. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Centralization, Change Strategies, College Administration, Data Processing
Planning and Running a Computer Lab for Writing: A Survival Manual.
Schwartz, Helen J. – ADE Bulletin, 1987
Provides guidelines and practical advice for planning and running a computer lab for writing. (NKA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, English Departments, English Instruction
Planned Change in Special Education Technology.
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Cobb, Hazel B.; Horn, Charles J., Jr. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1986
Results of a survey of 298 special education/teacher education programs indicated that: (1) the institutions were not utilizing available technology; (2) there was no relationship between systematic planning and success of new technology; (3) and the most common technology adopted was microcomputers used for computer-assisted instruction and word…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Educational Technology
New Computing in Higher Education.
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Gilbert, Steven W.; Green, Kenneth C. – Change, 1986
Major changes are underway in the ways campuses deal with computing and computers. Computers are critical tools in academic research and instruction, and they can enhance personal productivity of faculty, staff, and students. Campuses must integrate computing into the curriculum in all three of these dimensions. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Students, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Encouraging Innovative Academic Computing.
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Masland, Andrew T. – Educational Record, 1984
Many different kinds of incentives and support structures must be established in order to provide a campus environment in which instructional computing can flourish. Innovative academic computing programs at six liberal arts colleges (Colby, Hamline, Marymount, Smith, Swarthmore, and Wells) are reported. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computers
Making Computers Work for Students with Special Needs.
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Storeygard, Judy; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
A course on computers and writing for special education middle school students who are reluctant writers is described. The background of the course, the role of the computer, student attitudes, outcomes, and success factors are discussed. An added advantage was the improved communication between regular and special educators. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Descriptions, Disabilities, Intermediate Grades