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Chong, Stefanie Xinyi; Lee, Chien-Sing – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2012
There are many evidences of motivational and educational benefits from the use of learning software. However, there is a lack of study with regards to the teaching of creative writing. This paper aims to bridge the following gaps: first, the need for a proper framework for scaffolding creative writing through learning software; second, the lack of…
Descriptors: Story Grammar, Creativity, Creative Writing, Educational Benefits
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Hedley, Carolyn Neal – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1985
The author reviews software programs in creative writing for students with learning disabilities. In addition to processing programs, software that focuses on story building, revising, poetry writing, and narrative and expository writing is considered. (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Creative Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Padgett, Ron – Teachers and Writers Magazine, 1985
Describes the author's interest in computers and video games and how they enhance the creative processes of himself and his son. Also includes three Atari programs in BASIC. (CRH)
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Huntley, John F. – EDUCOM Bulletin, 1986
Describes clientele who could benefit from software being developed at University of Iowa for writing effective prose; what these authoring tools do and how they work; and design standards likely to produce a successful product. The software's design scheme, general design principles and objectives, and educational potential are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Creative Writing, Objectives
Froman, Ann D. – Computing Teacher, 1992
Describes the participation of a small Catholic school near Philadelphia in the AT&T Learning Circles Project, which involved networking with schools in several states. The integration of the telecommunications project with the language arts curriculum is discussed, including creative writing about local food and historic places to share with…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Peng, John; And Others – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses four applications of the microcomputer to the classroom: (1) a program listing of how to draw circles on the Apple II computers; (2) using a database to help write stories; (3) switching computers with others while writing stories to encourage creativity; and (4) a listing of a LOGO kaleidoscope program. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Writing
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Willis, Jerry; Jost, Muktha – Computers in the Schools, 1999
Discusses the use of computers in qualitative research, including sources of information; collaboration; electronic discussion groups; Web sites; Internet search engines; electronic sources of data; data collection; communicating research results; desktop publishing; hypermedia and multimedia documents; electronic publishing; holistic and…
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Creative Writing
Gibbs, Vanita M., Comp.; And Others – 1984
Reflecting the views of teachers, reading specialists, and professors on both the basics and the new technologies in reading instruction, these conference proceedings begin with Carl Personke's address, "The Word's the Thing," on classroom activities that stress the word as concept. The second paper, William Linville's and David…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Creative Writing, Elementary Education