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Peer reviewedMcKenna, Michael C. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 2002
Considers how good phonics instruction should encourage children to recognize rimes and to identify an unfamiliar word by blending its onset with the rime that follows. Discusses seven conclusions/implications for phonics software derived from research into phonics instruction. (SG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Decoding (Reading)
Allen, Denise – Teaching Pre K-8, 1997
Reviews three computer software programs that can enhance children's story writing: (1) Sunbuddy Writer; (2) Sierra's School House; and (3) Snoopy's Campfire Stories. Describes the capabilities and features of each program as well as the possibilities for expansion. (AA)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
Download full textWilling, Kathlene R., Ed.; Girard, Suzanne B., Ed. – 1990
This guide for using computers in the whole language classroom provides teachers with practical ideas for the use of computers to promote group interaction and cooperative learning, including: (1) software webs to assist theme development; (2) pre-computer activities to motivate students; (3) computer activities to develop software competence; (4)…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Selection
Buckleitner, Warren – Learning, 1992
Presents ideas to help elementary teachers make the best use of their computer equipment. The article offers suggestions for getting started, scheduling, and selecting and introducing software. Information is included on programs that teach fractions, action art, animal attributes, writing, math, estimation, symmetry, and maps. A resource list is…
Descriptors: Animals, Art Activities, Class Activities, Classroom Environment
Wayman, Martine; And Others – Instructor, 1995
Five short articles and sidebars present elementary classroom tips, a Westward Movement simulation, technology in the classroom, parental involvement, student assessment, celebrating National Book Week, celebrating Geography Awareness Week, writing contests, antiviolence programs, map making, selecting software, monthly celebrations, a mathematics…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection
