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The Micro-Computer and the Learning Disabled: A Useful Tool.
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Palmer, John T.; And Others – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1985
Practical guidelines are offered to help the teacher integrate microcomputers into a resource room environment for learning disabled students. The author lists basic software packages that are reported to provide proven "starter paks" in language, reading, and mathematics at specified grade levels. (JW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities
A Day in the Resource Room with a Minicomputer.
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Goodman, Eileen – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
A day in a learning disabilities resource room with children in grades one through six is described. The teacher used a personal microcomputer and no commercial software. The computer offers many advantages and rewards for children with learning disabilities. (Author/SEW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Microcomputers
Building Self-Esteem.
Furst, Miriam – Academic Therapy, 1983
A resource room teacher describes the versatility of a microcomputer in programing for learning disabled or emotionally handicapped students (grades K-8). She cites the microcomputer's contributions to student self-concept. (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Learning Disabilities
Microcomputer Use within Micro-Educational Environments.
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Cosden, Merith A.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1987
An obervational study of micro-educational environments and microcomputer use within these environments was conducted in special day classes, resource rooms, and mainstream classrooms (N=90). Mildly handicapped students in special education settings had less variety to their instructional experiences than did either handicapped or nonhandicapped…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Technology, Elementary Education
Developmental Changes in Micro-Educational Environments for Learning Handicapped and Non-Learning Handicapped Elementary School Students.
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Cosden, Merith A.; Semmel, Melvyn I. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1987
Over 100 resource rooms, mainstreamed classes, and special day classes for learning handicapped students were observed in a longitudinal study of Micro-Educational Environments (MEEs) and microcomputer use. Results from 1986 and changes from 1984 to 1986 cover hardware selection and location; student grouping; software; access; use time; and user,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education
Microcomputer Use in Resource Rooms with Learning Disabled Children.
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Sapona, Regina H.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1986
This study investigated effects of microcomputer placement in three resource rooms for learning disabled elementary school children to explore student and teacher behavior changes and teacher microcomputer use. Results indicate no significant impact on student and teacher behavior. Teacher use varied, with teachers assigning different priority…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Graphs
Integrating the Computer into Resource Room Instruction.
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Farrell, Mary L.; Kaczka, Ann – Computers in the Schools, 1988
Discusses the decision making process needed to effectively integrate computers into individualized instruction in a resource room. Student scheduling is explained, and four case histories are presented that take learner needs and styles into account and incorporate a variety of instructional materials. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making