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Anderson, Peter – Computing Teacher, 1985
Presents a how-to guide for producing student booklets with a word processor. Steps in the production process are discussed including formatting the text, layout, editing, and final paste-up and printing. (MBR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Editing, Elementary Education, Layout (Publications)
Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Six practical computer-oriented classroom activities are presented. They include making cryptograms using the search-and-replace function of word processors, making a frame for a Logo picture, examining Atari POKE commands, and comparing equivalent commands on different microcomputers. Also indicates the usefulness of marking on monitors with…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education, Intermediate Grades
Christensen, Linda, Ed.; And Others – 1983
Intended for use by both elementary and secondary school teachers, this booklet is designed to answer questions instructors might have as they consider integrating microcomputers into their writing programs. Following a brief introductory section, the second section of the booklet reviews the advantages and disadvantages of using computers in the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedRiel, Margaret – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1989
Describes study of elementary students that was conducted to assess the impact of microcomputers on classroom organization, interaction between teachers and students, and student learning. Teacher characteristics and their influence on learning outcomes are discussed, and a study that used computers for a writing project is described. (nine…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction
Download full textWilling, Kathlene R., Ed.; Girard, Suzanne B., Ed. – 1990
This guide for using computers in the whole language classroom provides teachers with practical ideas for the use of computers to promote group interaction and cooperative learning, including: (1) software webs to assist theme development; (2) pre-computer activities to motivate students; (3) computer activities to develop software competence; (4)…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Selection
Thrush, Emily A.; Hardisty, David – 1989
Computer networking has made many new activities available to language learners. While these innovations are practical, they are also grounded in theory and justifiable on sound principles of language learning. Computers make possible classroom activities maximizing the benefit drawn from complex and otherwise unmanageable communicative…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Smith, Frank – 1983
Miniaturized computer technology can raise both language and education beyond the current capacity to understand. Children's learning is more complex, powerful, and subtle than it is usually given credit for, and language is more elaborate and intricate than is generally realized. Computers must be used carefully, but they offer many…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, English (Second Language)
White, Bonnie Roe, Ed.; And Others – 1992
This handbook contains computer-related, classroom-tested ideas that were contributed by business education teachers and administrators to fuse computer information into computer and noncomputer courses. An alphabetical listing of contributors identifies the category/categories in which their enrichment idea can be found. The contributions are…
Descriptors: Accounting, Basic Skills, Bookkeeping, Business Communication
