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Microcomputers versus Resource Rooms for LD Students: A Preliminary Investigation of the Effects on Math Skills.
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Trifiletti, John J.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1984
Mid-year assessment produced significantly greater results in mastered skills and problem solving by 12 learning disabled (LD) students with 40 minutes daily instruction in the SPARK-80 Computerized Mathematics System on Radio Shack terminals as opposed to nine LD students with traditional resource room mathematics instruction by experienced…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction
Microcomputer Use within Micro-Educational Environments.
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Cosden, Merith A.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1987
An obervational study of micro-educational environments and microcomputer use within these environments was conducted in special day classes, resource rooms, and mainstream classrooms (N=90). Mildly handicapped students in special education settings had less variety to their instructional experiences than did either handicapped or nonhandicapped…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Technology, Elementary Education
Developmental Changes in Micro-Educational Environments for Learning Handicapped and Non-Learning Handicapped Elementary School Students.
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Cosden, Merith A.; Semmel, Melvyn I. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1987
Over 100 resource rooms, mainstreamed classes, and special day classes for learning handicapped students were observed in a longitudinal study of Micro-Educational Environments (MEEs) and microcomputer use. Results from 1986 and changes from 1984 to 1986 cover hardware selection and location; student grouping; software; access; use time; and user,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education
Microcomputer Use in Resource Rooms with Learning Disabled Children.
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Sapona, Regina H.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1986
This study investigated effects of microcomputer placement in three resource rooms for learning disabled elementary school children to explore student and teacher behavior changes and teacher microcomputer use. Results indicate no significant impact on student and teacher behavior. Teacher use varied, with teachers assigning different priority…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Graphs
Integrating the Computer into Resource Room Instruction.
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Farrell, Mary L.; Kaczka, Ann – Computers in the Schools, 1988
Discusses the decision making process needed to effectively integrate computers into individualized instruction in a resource room. Student scheduling is explained, and four case histories are presented that take learner needs and styles into account and incorporate a variety of instructional materials. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making
The Effects of Microcomputers on the Secondary Special Education Classroom Ecology.
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Rieth, Herbert; And Others – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1987
This study compared 52 resource room programs for mildly mentally handicapped, learning disabled, and severely emotionally disturbed secondary students, which used or did not use microcomputers. Benefits of microcomputer use included increased active task engagement and increased individually focused instruction, but overall differences in most…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Emotional Disturbances, Individualized Instruction
Adaptation of the Resource Room Version of the Career Planning System for Use with Microcomputers. Final Report.
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Long, James P.; Neuman, Delia – 1983
An 18-month project was conducted to adapt the resource room version of the National Center for Research in Vocational Education's Career Planning System (CPS) for delivery through microcomputers. Specific goals of the project were as follows: to adapt a print-based product previously found successful with middle school students who displayed mild…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Planning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware