Describes and evaluates three software programs for elementary level language arts: (1) "The Princess and the Pea," which connects the fairy tale with the modern world; (2) "PreWrite, Level 1," which helps students identify and develop writing topics; and (3) "Dinosaur Days," a creative graphics and publishing program with speech capabilities. (MM)

Presents a brief annotated bibliography of books, periodicals, and other resources for teachers when incorporating computers into English/language arts courses. (MM)

Examines HyperCard materials (computer software used to build structures that create patterns and connections) specifically designed for English and language arts classes. (MM)

Reports an interview with Peter Kelman of Scholastic Software. Describes several developments in writing software for elementary and secondary level students. (MM)

Describes a one-semester academic composition course in the English curriculum of Amarillo Independent Schools, Texas. Discusses the advantages of incorporating computer technology into the course. (MM)

Describes three writing activities designed to link literature, technology, and the visual and performing arts. (MM)

Shares a variety of illuminating metaphors for expressing the special nature and spirit of Hypercard (computer software used to build structures that create patterns and connections). Emphasizes Hypercard's multiple personalities and reminds readers that there are many useful and enriching ways to describe Hypercard. (MG)

Describes computer programs that effectively teach keyboarding skills to elementary school students. (MM)

Reports an interview with writer Ken Kesey. Discusses Kesey's cooperative novel-writing project with a class of graduate students from the University of Oregon. (MM)

Uses the computer software program "Writer's Helper: Stage II" to illustrate the range of checks possible with various software approaches to the revision of writing. (MM)

Describes an exercise in which students write Diamante poems using prompts from the FrEdWriter word-processing program. (MM)

Presents three activities that link literature, technology, and the visual and performing arts. (MM)

Describes three projects at the Wickliffe Alternative School in Upper Arlington, Ohio, which incorporated Macintosh Plus computers into the curriculum. (MM)

Describes Electronic Networks for Interaction (ENFI), a local area network project developed at Gallaudet University to empower students with hearing impairments. Notes that this project can be adapted easily for use with traditional students. (MM)

Describes the process of building electronic communities using the AT&T Long Distance Learning Network that enables groups of teachers and learners to work collaboratively in a global context on topics that are part of their curriculum. (MG)