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Introduction to Electronic Literacy -- Part 1.
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Topping, Keith J.; McKenna, Michael C. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1999
Introduces this special issue on electronic literacy, which refers to literacy activities (e.g., in reading, writing, spelling) that are delivered, supported, accessed, or assessed digitally through computers or other electronic means rather than on paper. Suggests electronic literacy is not just an additional component to the existing definition…
Descriptors: Definitions, Electronic Text, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
The Electronic Transformation of Literacy and Its Implications for the Struggling Reader.
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McKenna, Michael C.; Reinking, David; Labbo, Linda D.; Kieffer, Ronald D. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1999
Examines how changes in the nature of text, brought about by its electronic representation, will increasingly affect the circumstances of struggling readers. Argues that the textual transformation now in progress holds great promise for such readers. Discusses the emerging view of reading disability based on developmental stage theory. Recommends…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Electronic Text, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Supported Text in Electronic Reading Environments.
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Horney, Mark A.; Anderson-Inman, Lynne – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1999
Defines "electronic books," and shares examples of prior research on the use of such environments to improve the reading fluency and comprehension of students with reading difficulties. Presents a taxonomy of the types of supportive resources that have emerged from efforts to design and research the use of electronic books, and presents…
Descriptors: Electronic Text, Learning Disabilities, Literacy, Reader Text Relationship
Overcoming Barriers to Writing: Computer Support for Basic Writing Skills.
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MacArthur, Charles A. – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1999
Reviews specific ways in which computers can support the basic transcription processes involved in writing, focusing on computer applications that go beyond word processing, including spelling and grammar checkers, speech synthesis, word prediction, and speech recognition. Focuses only on writing mechanics, and clarifies the extent to which…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education