Discusses the introduction of one microcomputer into a fourth grade classroom to assist learners in achieving the goals already established by the teacher. Programs used were SPEED DRILL, for drill and practice of basic arithmetic with varying difficulty and speed, and CRITICAL READING, a program for logical thinking and comprehension. (EAO)

Discussion of the development of educational software for reading instruction focuses on seven misconceptions that reflect a misunderstanding of the reading process and a misapplication of the principles of instructional design to the teaching of reading. Highlights include electronic text versus printed text; sound-symbol correspondence;…

Describes four research projects that used technology to support reading and writing activities of students with learning disabilities: the first used computerized speech feedback to improve reading skills of elementary students; the second used projection plates in collaborative writing projects; the third used hypertext study guides with ninth…

Describes a computer program called COMSoft that was developed to make it easier for elementary school teachers to communicate with parents by generating personalized letters that correlate with the reading program. The effects of parental attitudes and involvement on student achievement in reading is discussed, and suggestions for further…