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Computer Assisted Learning in the Learning Assistance Centre.
Wiens, W. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1986
Since Learning Assistance Centres are natural places for the use of computers, Learning Assistance Teachers should become familiar with the new developments and possibilities afforded by computer-assisted instruction and should also provide critical evaluations of use in Learning Assistance Centre programs. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Resource Room Programs
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
Microcomputers versus Resource Rooms for LD Students: A Preliminary Investigation of the Effects on Math Skills.
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Trifiletti, John J.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1984
Mid-year assessment produced significantly greater results in mastered skills and problem solving by 12 learning disabled (LD) students with 40 minutes daily instruction in the SPARK-80 Computerized Mathematics System on Radio Shack terminals as opposed to nine LD students with traditional resource room mathematics instruction by experienced…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction
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
The Effects of Microcomputers on the Secondary Special Education Classroom Ecology.
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Rieth, Herbert; And Others – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1987
This study compared 52 resource room programs for mildly mentally handicapped, learning disabled, and severely emotionally disturbed secondary students, which used or did not use microcomputers. Benefits of microcomputer use included increased active task engagement and increased individually focused instruction, but overall differences in most…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Emotional Disturbances, Individualized Instruction