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Peer reviewedPhelps, Stephen; Smith, Lawrence L. – Reading Horizons, 1989
Describes the use of microcomputers to enhance vocabulary instruction in content teaching. Reviews the types of software available. (JAD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education
Polin, Elane – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1991
Describes a writing strategy that teaches students how to write a first person narrative and revise for more exact and fresh vocabulary words. (MG)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Revision (Written Composition), Secondary Education, Vocabulary Development
Peer reviewedSharp, Sidney J. – Journal of Reading, 1989
Relates the author's experiences using the Language Experience Approach (LEA) and computers with content area materials to teach middle school remedial reading students. Lists nine goals that can be reached by conjoining LEA and content area materials. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Content Area Reading, Junior High Schools, Language Experience Approach
Smith, Frank – 1983
Miniaturized computer technology can raise both language and education beyond the current capacity to understand. Children's learning is more complex, powerful, and subtle than it is usually given credit for, and language is more elaborate and intricate than is generally realized. Computers must be used carefully, but they offer many…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, English (Second Language)
