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Cullen, Jennifer; Richards, Stephen B.; Frank, Catherine Lawless – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2009
This study used a modified multiple-baseline design to determine the effects on the writing performance of seven students with special needs when a talking word processor with spell checker software was used independent of and in conjunction with word prediction software as accommodations in daily writing exercises. Results indicated that, in…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Writing Exercises, Writing Skills, Word Processing
Ruehr, Ruthann R. – 1987
To provide students with an opportunity to become computer literate, the University of Michigan has required at least one computer-intensive writing class. A fully equipped computer lab has been provided for students who do not own a computer. In order to determine the most effective technique for teaching students how to use the word processors,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Educational Research, Higher Education
Robinson, Rosemary; And Others – 1990
This study described teaching methods in use in computer studies classes, explored the reasons for their use, and explored perceptions of effectiveness. Four main research methods were used: semistructured interviews; observation of teaching; perusal of course documents; and informal collection of information by talking to students and tutors. One…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Data Processing
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Bangert-Drowns, Robert L. – Review of Educational Research, 1993
This metanalysis reviews 32 studies that compared 2 groups of students receiving identical writing instruction, with only 1 group using word processing for writing assignments. Word processing improved the quality of student writing but did not improve student attitudes. Suggestions are given for using word processing more effectively. (SLD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Research, Effect Size
Fortune, Jimmie C.; And Others – 1992
The Educational Research Department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg) attempts to go beyond conventional use of a computer laboratory by offering services to further the educational knowledge of its students. Laboratory staff members demonstrate methods needed to accomplish educational tasks for program…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software