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Gula, Robert J. – Independent School, 1983
Word processors save time and effort in learning to write. Benefits for students include learning to type and time for thinking and editing. Word processing also allows instructors to be more demanding of students because revising and correcting take less time. (RW)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Revision (Written Composition), Time Factors (Learning)
Peer reviewedEllsworth, Nancy J.; Hedley, Carolyn N. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1991
The article reviews word processing software and software to build keyboarding skills, as used with students needing to improve their mastery of the writing process. Criteria for selection of word processing programs are discussed and specific word processing programs are compared. Instructional suggestions are offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
MBEA Today, 1991
This packet contains five issues of "MBEA Today," the official publication of the Michigan Business Education Association, issued from September 1990 through September 1991. Articles in issue 1 include the following: "MBEA Presents Position Statements to Michigan State Board of Education" (Ann M. Remp); "Adult Education:…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Software, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education
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
