Presents the opinions of two computer educators on the use of "The Bank Street Writer" and "WordStar" in the classroom. (AEA)

Discusses the benefits of using word processing software to motivate student writers. Briefly describes computer programs that assist students during the composing process. (AEA)

Argues that having students use the outlining, prompting, and abstracting capabilities of word processing programs can help tighten their writing organization. (FL)

Describes how the word processor can be used for the creation of application and practice materials for reading comprehension in a learning station format. (CRH)

Presents specific practical suggestions about evaluating and selecting word processing programs and text editing programs for students learning to write on microcomputers. (CRH)

Offers suggestions for use in evaluating word processing programs for writing instruction. Provides an evaluation form. (FL)

Describes a junior high school English teacher's experience with using 10 word processors, which encouraged students to write more and to write better. (Available from: Modern Learning Publishers, Inc., 6517 Liggett, Oakland, CA 94611, $14.) (AEA)

Provides abstracts of documents reporting computer applications in reading and language arts that have been entered in the ERIC system. (CRH)

Describes the use of word processing and database management programs to encourage student involvement in school newspaper and yearbook production. (AEA)

Explores a wide variety of uses of microcomputers in the reading and language arts curriculum. (Available from: Modern Learning Publishers, Inc., 6517 Liggett, Oakland, CA 94611, $14.) (AEA)

Describes the attitudes with which children received the word processor in their daily classroom activities. (CRH)