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Allen, Denise – Teaching Pre K-8, 1997
Reviews three computer software programs that can enhance children's story writing: (1) Sunbuddy Writer; (2) Sierra's School House; and (3) Snoopy's Campfire Stories. Describes the capabilities and features of each program as well as the possibilities for expansion. (AA)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Reviews three computer software programs: (1) "The Children's Writing and Publishing Center"--writing and creative arts, grades 2-8, Apple II; (2) "Slide Shop"--graphics and desktop presentations, grades 4-12, Apple II and IBM; and (3) "Solve It"--problem solving and language arts, grades 4-12, Apple II. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Olds, Henry F., Jr.; And Others – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Examines four software packages: (1) "Wordbench"--writing and word processing, grades 9-12 (IBM and Apple); (2) "Muppet Slate"--language arts, grades K-2 (Apple); (3) "Accu-Weather Forecaster"--weather analysis and forecasting, grades 3-12 (modem with IBM or Mac); and (4) "The Ripple That Changed American…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Best, Anita, Ed.; And Others – 1991
Developed to help educators locate microcomputer software programs they may want to preview for students in grades K-12, this guide lists commercially available microcomputer software programs that have been favorably reviewed by members of the Educational Software Evaluation Consortium. Programs are arranged alphabetically by title within…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Evaluation
Peer reviewedNewman, Judith M. – Language Arts, 1986
Describes how students set up a database or collection of favorite poems on the classroom computer. (HTH)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Databases
Download full textSouth Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. Office of Instructional Technology. – 1985
Designed for use by South Carolina school districts planning to include microcomputer language arts software for grades one through eight in teaching the Basic Skills Assessment Program (BSAP) objectives in grades one through eight, this booklet presents titles of software programs given a favorable review by review services, and correlates them…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBalajthy, Ernest; Link, Gordon – Reading Teacher, 1988
Reviews software available to the classroom teacher for desktop publishing and describes specific classroom activities. Suggests using desktop publishing to produce large print texts for students with limited sight or for primary students.(NH)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Publishing
Schlenker, Richard M.; And Others – 1989
These training minicourse materials include class schedules, a description of class composition, class outlines, and a list of handouts for using AppleWorks database applications with the Apple IIGS computer in language arts, social studies, and science. Classes for each content area include introductions to the Apple IIGS computer, to the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Hasselbring, T. S. – Computers, Reading and Language Arts, 1984
Reports on the effectiveness of a theoretically based computer spelling program designed to help learning disabled students practice lists of words. The program employs a type of computer response called Imitation-Plus-Modeling. (AEA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Research, Error Patterns
Peer reviewedCostanzo, William – Language Arts, 1985
Discusses the logical and psychological significance of video games, microcomputer prose adventures, and computer programing. Explores the implications of these for teachers as humanists. (HTH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedMehan, Hugh; And Others – Language Arts, 1984
Discusses the potential of microcomputers for accomplishing educational goals beyond drill and practice software. Describes a program in which students have access to a computer-based network that connects classrooms in four states, which allows peer response, develops a sense of audience, and gives students greater control over their literacy…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Language Arts
Harris, Bruce; And Others – 1987
Microcomputers were used by 24 gifted students in a Utah elementary school to produce a school newspaper. Students used word processing (Bank Street Writer) and desktop publishing software (The Newsroom). They met in small groups over a 3-week period to develop basic journalism skills such as interviewing, writing and editing articles. Articles…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities
Milner, Joseph O., Ed. – North Carolina English Teacher, 1982
The eight articles in this focused journal issue explore the part computer literacy and computer programed instruction can play in the language arts curriculum. Titles of the articles are (1) "Computers in English Instruction: The Dream And The Reality" (James R. Nicholl); (2) "Computer Uses in the Elementary Grades" (Robert Morgan); (3) "Reading…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Grevstad, Eric – InCider, 1986
Creative uses of Apple II microcomputers in classrooms are described. Projects involved topics ranging across the curriculum, with many involving writing and most using AppleWorks software. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Siegel, Ellen – 1991
This manual presents a collection of activities for grades three through seven which are designed to provide both teachers and students with all the instructional materials needed to make the Logo programming language an integral part of the educational environment. Each unit contains lesson plans, overheads, instruction sheets, and student work…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Dictionaries, Educational Environment
