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Balajthy, Ernest; Reinking, David – Electronic Learning, 1985
Introduces the range of computer software currently available to aid in developing children's basic skills in reading, including programs for reading readiness, word recognition, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and learning motivation. Additional information on software and computer use is provided in sidebars by Gwen Solomon and…
Descriptors: Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Motivation
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1986
Discusses types of software most useful in social studies classes--games, simulations, and word processing, database, spreadsheets, and graphing--and introduces applications software through descriptions of four learning activities from different parts of the social studies curriculum: introducing databases, writing historical journals, tracking…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1985
Describes writing skills software that helps reinforce language building blocks and word processing software that helps students develop as writers. Also included are outlines of five word processing activities; a software directory; a description of a writing instruction project; and discussion of whether computers encourage revision. (MBR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Software, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1986
Review of software designed to help students find and use reference materials covers use of databases and word processing programs to record and organize notes for student research papers and online databases to acquire research materials. Learning activities for teaching how to use these resources include program for computer dictionary. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Dictionaries, Elementary Secondary Education