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Peer reviewedHedley, 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
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
Worsley, Dale – Teachers and Writers Magazine, 1985
Describes a pilot program that used computers to help teach creative writing to children in New York's South Bronx. (CRH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Bracey, Gerald – Electronic Learning, 1992
Discussion of creativity in writing focuses on a study of eighth graders that compared results of an expository writing assignment completed on word processors with the assignment using pencil and paper. Students' ability levels are considered, and revision processes are examined. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Comparative Analysis, Creative Writing, Creativity
Download full textStyne, Marlys M. – 1987
Community college English composition classes are ideal for expanding the circumference of poetry because (1) reading poetry broadens students' horizons and may lead to an interest in literature, (2) writing poetry helps students express themselves and skills acquired in poetry-writing may carry over into essay writing, (3) reading/writing poetry…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Writing, English Curriculum
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
Walker, Susan – Bread Loaf and the Schools, 1987
Describes BreadNet, a computer network linking Middlebury College English teachers, their associates, and students. Network extends to rural English teachers and their K-8 students. BreadNet used for student pen pal program, teacher teleconferencing, information access. Also describes BreadNet's problems and future possibilities. (TES)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Writing, Descriptive Writing
