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Turner, Terilyn C. – Journal of Reading, 1988
Based on research gathered from literacy projects that utilize computers, recommends that computers be used in adult literacy programs. Points out that computers provide privacy, feedback, individualization, a feeling of control, and flexibility. (ARH)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Teaching Methods

Aaron, Robert L.; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1975
Demonstrates the positive effect of a computer managed, individually prescribed learning program on the achievement of behaviorally disordered, delinquent adolescents. (RB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Computer Assisted Instruction, Delinquent Behavior, Educational Research

Golub, Lester S. – Journal of Reading, 1974
Describes a computer learning program for career-oriented literacy, including a flow chart outlining the "how-to" of the system. (RB)
Descriptors: Career Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Literacy Education, Reading Instruction

Dillner, Martha – Journal of Reading, 1994
Describes how an American History teacher used strategies learned in an inservice activity to develop a computer-aided reading lesson concerning the Bill of Rights. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Content Area Reading, Hypermedia, Instructional Materials

Holbrook, Hilary Taylor – Journal of Reading, 1986
Identifies the reading needs of two-year college students and examines teaching techniques that are designed to help meet those needs. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Critical Reading, Microcomputers, Reading Instruction

Journal of Reading, 1983
Offers suggestions for (1) using microcomputer programs for reading and spelling instruction, (2) helping students analyze multiple-choice tests, and (3) motivating reluctant readers through sports. (AEA)
Descriptors: Athletics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Higher Education

Journal of Reading, 1988
Discusses (1) activities that encourage students to use formal vocabulary; (2) the use of computers to motivate remedial readers to write; and (3) a pilot study in which sustained silent reading and writing was used to improve the literacy of seventh and eighth grade remedial students.
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 7, Grade 8