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Hunter, William J. – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1992
Discusses the need for research about writing and technology. Poses needed research questions regarding descriptive research, correlation research, and qualitative research. Offers experimental questions as well. (PRA)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Research Methodology, Research Needs, Teacher Attitudes
Herron, Jeannine – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1992
Asserts that writing must have as honored a place in the first grade curriculum as reading. Discusses the need for computers in writing labs, word processing in first grade, cooperative learning, staff development, and holistic projects and assessment. Describes the implementation of these ideas in Los Altos, California. (PRA)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Grade 1, Holistic Approach, Holistic Evaluation
Hunter, William J.; And Others – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1990
Reviews research (1) concerning the use of word processors in improving children's writing; (2) students' attitudes toward writing; and (3) how improvements in writing are measured. Notes that current research should not be accepted at face value. Argues that teachers should seek ways in which the availability of word processors can help students…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Research Utilization, Revision (Written Composition), Word Processing