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Riordon, Tim – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Making Cryptograms is designed to give middle grade students practice in using the FIND and REPLACE features on their word processors. An activity sheet (which may be duplicated for class use) is provided. Instructional strategies are also provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Chesebrough, David E. – Learning, 1989
This article describes several examples of how teachers can use integrated software packages (programs that combine word processor, database, and spreadsheet applications) for classroom management and student activities. Examples of documents created with application programs, lists of software, and resources are included. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
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Isaacson, Stephen; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1988
Principles for effectively teaching writing skills to mildly handicapped and learning-disabled students are outlined, and then three varying approaches are presented: (1) Direct Reading and Writing program, integrating regular class content with writing instruction; (2) self-instructional control strategies to reduce the complexity of writing…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Activities, Learning Activities
Taitt, Kathy – 1983
Designed to improve students' thinking, learning, and creative skills while they learn to program a microcomputer in BASIC programing language, this instructional manual for intermediate learners provides a brief section of information for each new topic together with a sample program to enter, run on the computer, and observe; a suggested change…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Editing
Balajthy, Ernest; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1987
Discusses use of word processing software as an effective tool in writing and revision instruction, and describes the role of the teacher. Examples of exercises that encourage revision and of software designed to teach effective revision skills are reviewed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback, Instructional Effectiveness
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Ray, Beverly – International Journal of Educational Technology, 2002
Discusses the use of PDAs (personal digital assistants) by elementary and secondary students and teachers, focusing on technology integration and student-centered learning. Highlights include ideas for activities using PDAs; database applications; spreadsheet applications; Internet access; Web publishing; word processing; storing reference…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Electronic Publishing, Elementary Secondary Education
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Henderson, Andrea; Minner, Sam – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1991
The computer can provide students with opportunities for creativity, if good software is selected and students are provided instruction in its use. Software that promotes creativity includes word processing programs, programs that permit students to write and use their own personal programs, and programs that teach and encourage thinking skills.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Development
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Leahy, Ellen K. – English Journal, 1984
Describes new sources in word processing, proofreading, and text editing that can be used in hands-on computer sessions, analyzing writing samples for and with students. (MM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
McNally, Lynn; Etchison, Cindy – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2000
Discussion of how to develop curriculum that successfully integrates technology into elementary and secondary school classrooms focuses on solutions for school and classroom management tasks. Highlights include Web-based solutions; student activities; word processing; desktop publishing; draw and paint programs; spreadsheets; and database…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Curriculum Development
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1985
Describes writing skills software that helps reinforce language building blocks and word processing software that helps students develop as writers. Also included are outlines of five word processing activities; a software directory; a description of a writing instruction project; and discussion of whether computers encourage revision. (MBR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Software, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
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Heffron, Kathleen – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1984
Explores how Native children are suited for the computer culture in a discussion of Native values and learning style and of computers in education using the framework of the computer as tutor/tool/tutee. (SB)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Canada Natives
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1986
Review of software designed to help students find and use reference materials covers use of databases and word processing programs to record and organize notes for student research papers and online databases to acquire research materials. Learning activities for teaching how to use these resources include program for computer dictionary. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Dictionaries, Elementary Secondary Education
Suffolk County Board of Cooperative Educational Services 2, Patchogue, NY. – 1987
This guide provides a collection of ideas for word processing activities that teachers have found to be useful in special education classes. The guide begins with a list of 41 computer skills, the grade levels at which the skills are usually introduced (from kindergarten to secondary levels), and provides names of commercial programs which may be…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Writing, Disabilities
Nebraska Univ., Lincoln. – 1988
This curriculum guide was developed to help teach keyboarding skills for computer use at all educational levels, especially in Nebraska. Following a position paper that explores the rationale for teaching keyboarding, the curriculum guide is organized in eight units that cover the following topics: equipment; technique; keyboarding; formatting;…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Ediger, Marlow – 1982
The nine essays in this collection examine various issues regarding the utilization of computers in the school curriculum, including the selection of objectives, learning activities and appraisal procedures in curriculum development; providing for individual differences among learners; staff development; behaviorism as an emphasis for programmed…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Course Objectives
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