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Cannoy, Sherrie Drye – Journal of Applied Research for Business Instruction, 2015
Integrating interdisciplinary social studies topics and social responsibility concepts into a business education class can be meaningful for student learning. The discipline of social studies includes multiple areas such as economics, history, sociology, and anthropology. Social responsibility in a business sense means that companies are concerned…
Descriptors: Social Responsibility, Social Studies, Business Administration Education, Computer Science Education
Mattisson, Jane; Schamp-Bjerede, Teri – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2010
Our paper introduces a new initiative on a common computer program used as a cognitive tool that facilitates learning "with" as opposed to learning "through" technology. The tool, which comprises a modification of a so-called boilerplate, is part of a joint learning system (Kim and Reeves, 2007) in which the tool, learner and activity are equal…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Computer Uses in Education, English for Special Purposes
Fisher, Ashley; Lazaros, Edward J. – Tech Directions, 2009
This article details the many benefits of educators' use of digital camera technology and provides an activity in which students practice taking portrait shots of classmates, manipulate the resulting images, and add language arts practice by interviewing their subjects to produce a photo-illustrated Word document. This activity gives…
Descriptors: Photography, Communication Skills, Educational Technology, Interviews
MacArthur, Charles A. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2009
In this article, I discuss research on the use of technology to support the writing of students with learning disabilities. Struggling writers can benefit from a wide range of computer applications for writing. Word processing, spelling checkers, word prediction, and speech recognition offer support for transcription and revision. Word processing…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Learning Disabilities
Johnson, Doug – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2012
This is a must-have resource for all K-12 teachers and administrators who want to really make the best use of available technologies. Written by Doug Johnson, an expert in educational technology, "The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide" is replete with practical tips teachers can easily use to engage their students and make their…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Technology Integration
Harvey, Brian – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Variations among different versions of Logo are discussed in terms of special hardware needed, size and speed, bugs and misfeatures, and syntax. LogoWriter and Object Logo are also described. A comparison chart is included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Guidelines, Instruction, Microcomputers
Gammon, Gareth H. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1989
The paper explores the capabilities and limitations of computerized spelling checkers, and describes "School Speller," which operates with the "Magic Slate II" word processing package. Program features include requiring students to practice spelling by re-typing words unrecognized by the program, and allowing teachers to view the accumulating list…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Education, Microcomputers, Spelling

Feustle, Joseph A., Jr. – Hispania, 1992
Advantages of using online systems are described, and specific techniques for successfully transmitting computer text files are described. Topics covered include Microsoft's Rich TextFile, WordPerfect encoding, text compression, and especially encoding and decoding with UNIX programs. (LB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Online Systems, Word Processing
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Indicates that easy-to-use word processing programs may lack important features that students need as they progress beyond the introductory level, showing how several powerful commands are used for multiple-class projects, class journals, and other classroom activities. Also compares (in chart format) six popular word processing programs. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Word Processing
Olds, Henry F. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Reviews desirable features that current word processing programs have that can be used to enhance writing instruction. Provides a list of programs in three categories: (1) idea processors; (2) enhanced word processors; and (3) word processors with graphics capabilities. Each entry includes publisher, hardware compatibility, current price, and…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Word Processing
Gentry, J. Richard – Instructor, 1989
Nine activities are suggested that are designed to help students develop skills in utilizing proofreading as an aid to good spelling. Included is a suggested list of word processing and other software which has spelling check features. (IAH)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Proofreading, Spelling
Garvey, Ian – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Lists eight spelling checkers for word processing (including program name, word processor and computer compatibility, current cost, and source). Also reviews research findings related to the teaching of spelling and offers reasons why spelling checkers may help in teaching children how to spell well. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Adams, Richard C. – Instructor, 1985
Proper software can turn a classroom computer into a teacher's productivity tool. Word processors, electronic spreadsheets, and filing and graphing programs make classroom and administrative duties less time consuming. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Microcomputers
Montgomery, Jim – Computing Teacher, 1984
Describes how a microcomputer with a word processing program can be used efficiently to generate cloze tests, offering teachers an effective method of producing individualized materials for reading and language arts instruction. Examples of grammar worksheets focusing on proper nouns and adjectives, adjectives and adverbs, and plural words are…
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Bull, Glenn; And Others – 1991
This book is designed to provide a quick introduction to LinkWay (one of a new generation of hypermedia programs) for teachers who are familiar with other computer applications, but who may not have worked with hypermedia applications. The book serves as a tutorial that quickly introduces the basic elements of LinkWay, thereby making more…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education