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Peer reviewedPosey, Evelyn J. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1993
Reviews studies on the effects of introducing word processing to basic writers. Presents the findings of an original pilot study which concludes that computer instruction causes basic students to write more. Suggests ways of improving instruction and obtaining more consistent results in future studies. (HB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Classroom Research, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedPosey, Evelyn; Ward, Dorothy – Journal of Developmental Education, 1991
Describes a student-centered software package designed at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin to support student writing by helping students generate ideas, improve organization and development, and improve editing capabilities. Describes UT's basic writers and presents findings from the classroom research-based program evaluation. (DMM)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Boone, Randy, Ed. – 1989
This collection of articles focuses on the use of word processing software programs as instructional tools for students learning writing composition. Section 1 discusses the use of word processors as a composition tools within the process model of writing instruction and includes articles entitled "Should Students Use Spelling Checkers?,""A Recipe…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Keyboarding (Data Entry)
Moore, Dennis – 1983
The computer applications that hold most promise for writers form a large class of utility programs, including word processing and text editing. However, the computer can pose some problems for the student in the writing center. What proportion of writing center students arrive ready to work at the keyboard? Will learning to type present special…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedNeufeld, Karen – Reading Improvement, 1989
Qualitatively examines the problems and successes of first- and second-grade children as they were introduced to word processors. Finds that the problems encountered were neither lasting enough, nor insurmountable enough to recommend not introducing children to word processors. (RS)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Error Analysis (Language), Grade 1, Grade 2
Nelson, Carol J.; And Others – 1997
This curriculum and set of support materials are intended to help special educators and others incorporate assistive writing technologies into the writing curriculum and teach the student with a disability how to use the technology. Materials are included to be placed at each computer, which cover the operating basics for both Macintosh and…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Basic Skills, Computer Literacy, Disabilities
Download full textLehigh Carbon Community Coll., Allentown, PA. – 1996
This curriculum and instructor's guide were developed for adult literacy students to advance their literacy skills and prepare for the General Education Diploma exam using the information on the Internet via an online service. The report of the project that developed the curriculum describes the following project activities: computer technology…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Internet
Abrams, Mary, Ed. – 1987
Thirteen papers submitted to a proposed conference (1986) at Gallaudet College on using computers to teach hearing impaired students are collected in this book. Many papers emphasize the use of word processing software to build language skills. Papers have the following titles and authors: "The Business of Writing: The Special Kids Card Company"…
Descriptors: Audiology, Basic Skills, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
Greater Erie Community Action Committee, PA. – 1993
A program of basic language/writing skills was designed to enhance the literacy levels of 24 multicultural seniors, aged 65 or older, who were recruited from senior centers throughout Erie County, Pennsylvania. Computer literacy and basic word processing skills were taught along with basic language/writing skills in a nonthreatening learning…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Computer Literacy
Askov, Eunice N.; Brown, Emory J. – 1989
A study evaluated the effectiveness of the Templates for Literacy manual, which is designed to help the adult beginning reader integrate computer and literacy learning. The manual contains guidelines and strategies for incorporating word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics software into literacy curricula. The draft manual was…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction
PDF pending restorationSenese, Donald J. – 1984
Pointing out the dilemmas facing educators today in preparing people for the future, this paper discusses the supply and demand nature of the job market and the growing need for better educational opportunities, and describes opportunities provided by the concept of the newly founded Electronic University. The importance of research is emphasized,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Literacy, Demonstration Programs, Educational Improvement
Education Commission of the States, Denver, CO. – 1987
This working paper is a compilation of articles prepared for the Policy and the Higher Literacies Project. The two-year project examines key leverage points in state and local education policy levels and how they may promote or constrict the acquisition of higher levels of literacy for a much broader range of American students. Research strongly…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Hardin County Board of Education, Elizabethtown, KY. – 1984
Traditionally, the fundamental goal of all American education has been to provide students with adequate competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics. A year-long project, conducted at three high schools in Hardin County, Kentucky, provided for the development of a fourth basic: computer skills. Through this project, computer skills were…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Burley, Hansel – 1994
A study was conducted in spring 1991, spring 1993, and summer 1993 to determine the effect on the writing process of various types of word processing software used by developmental and second-level composition students. Analyses were conducted of developmental students (novice writers) and of composition students (above novice writers) at a Texas…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis
Wisconsin Univ. - Stout, Menomonie. – 1994
This study used a total quality management (TQM) approach to evaluate the perceived computer competency needs of students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout by surveying students (who were asked which of a list of competencies they had), administrators, alumni, and employers (who were asked which competencies they used or expected in employees).…
Descriptors: Administrators, Alumni, Basic Skills, College Freshmen
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