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Peer reviewedNewman, Judith M. – Language Arts, 1987
Examines a number of language activities in educational software, noting that most focus on surface structure and conventions, thus closing off students' options rather than expanding them. Discusses how, by improvising with word processors, teachers can tailor activities to help students explore and reflect on their reading and writing…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedLanguage Arts, 1984
Presents observations on the effects of a word processing program developed for first-grade students. Focuses on the composing and transcribing abilities of six students, representing the range of abilities in the class. (HTH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Language, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
