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Degnan, Sarah C.; Hummel, Jeffrey W. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1985
Points out that word processing can be integrated into special education programs and that teachers can gain confidence in their ability to teach word processing to special education students. Inservice programs and effects of word processing instruction on special education students are among the topics addressed. (DH)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedLewis, Rena B.; Graves, Anne W.; Ashton, Tamarah M.; Kieley, Candace L. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1998
A study examined the effects of several text-entry methods, including handwriting and five computer-based approaches, in enhancing the speed of text entry for 108 students with learning disabilities. Handwriting was found to be the fastest mode of text entry, followed by word prediction. All methods improved writing accuracy. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Handwriting
Maddux, Cleborne D. – Educational Computer, 1984
Discusses two uses of microcomputers for learning disabled (LD) children--one uses them to do traditional things more efficiently; the other includes involvement of LD children with computer programing, particularly LOGO, and use of simulation and word processing programs. Reasons why LOGO is ideal for LD children are identified. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Education, Individual Needs
Download full textMorocco, Catherine Cobb; And Others – 1985
This report presents first year (1984-85) findings of The Writing Project, a 2-year school-based study of the use of word processing to improve learning-disabled children's writing skills. Emphasis is on how remedial teachers can integrate computers into their writing activities in resource rooms and classrooms. Based in three Massachusetts school…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities
Neuman, Susan B.; And Others – 1985
This report presents first year (1984-85) findings of The Writing Project, a 2-year school-based study of the use of word processing to improve learning disabled children's writing skills. Based in three Massachusetts school districts, the project focused in the first year on intensive observation of 14 fourth grade children as they wrote with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities
Metzger, Merrianne; And Others – 1983
This booklet is provided as a guide to teachers working with learning disabled (LD) students who are interested in using computers as a teaching tool. The computer is presented as a powerful option to enhance educational opportunities for LD children. The author outlines the three main modes in educational computer use (tutor, tool, and tutee) and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
