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A Corporate Approach to the Two R's: A Critique of IBM's Writing to Read Program.

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Freyd, Pamela, Lytle, James H. – Educational Leadership, 1990

Examines IBM's Writing to Read (WTR) program for kindergartners and first graders from four perspectives: its language learning paradigm, the computer program design, the research conducted on its effectiveness, and implementation considerations. Since costs outweigh learning benefits, educators should reconsider purchasing this program. Includes…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Grade 1

Turned on to Language Arts: Computer Literacy in the Primary Grades.

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Guthrie, Larry F.; Richardson, Susan – Educational Leadership, 1995

Describes Apple Computer's Early Language Connections (ELC) program. Designed for K-2 grades, ELC integrates Macintosh computers, children's literature, instructional software, and other curriculum materials, including sample lessons constructed around thematic units. The literature-based product uses a whole-language approach (with phonics…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Integrated Learning Systems, Language Arts