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The Role of Computers in Functional Language: A Tale of Two Writers.
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Kent, Judith F.; Rakestraw, Jennie – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1994
Explores the role of computer-assisted activities in functional language learning. Suggests that computers appear to be a valuable tool for facilitating language use within the classroom. When used appropriately, computers can provide a genuine, real-world context for children's explorations through their journey to becoming competent literacy…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Functional Literacy, Language Acquisition