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Ying He – International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2024
Several barriers hinder students from producing clear and impactful written work. Writing assignments are often given on an individual basis, similar to homework, and without any assistance. Students in a classroom context have access to both their classmates and the teacher while they are working in groups or pairs as part of their assignments.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
Riskin, John – 1971
Programed instruction is little employed as a medium for teaching people to write effectively. Since composition involves the production of original sentences and current computer facilities are not yet sufficiently powerful to deal with this phenomenon, it is not feasible to have a complete computer-assisted instruction (CAI) writing course.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Formation, Phonetic Analysis, Program Descriptions
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Southwell, Michael G. – AEDS Journal, 1982
Suggest some ways in which computer assisted instruction can be designed to help freshman college students learn the conventions and grammatical forms of standard written English. Some specific instructional design considerations are discussed and the advantages of computer assisted instruction are outlined. Six figures and a reference list are…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media, Higher Education
Golub, Lester S.; And Others – 1974
A handbook and teachers guide to phonics and the initial teaching alphabet (ITA) is given. The use of phonics to teach reading is described with the appropriate rules and steps. The principals of ITA and several practice lessons on using ITA are supplied. (WH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary School Teachers, Guides, Initial Teaching Alphabet
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Lofgreen, Charlotte D. – CALICO Journal, 1983
Existing and potential applications of the computer to writing instruction are outlined, including choosing and developing a subject, text analysis, simulation, and motivation. Some concerns about computer use in writing instruction are also discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
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Woodruff, Earl; And Others – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1981
The two studies reported explored the feasibility of computer assisted composition in helping school-age children handle high-level aspects of the composing process. The results are discussed, and lines for future investigation of computer assisted writing programs for the novice are suggested. Eleven references and two additional sources are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Grade 6, Grade 8
Kurth, Ruth J.; Stromberg, Linda J. – 1984
A study was conducted to see if the use of word processing programs during composition instruction for basic writers would result in a larger quantity of writing and more global revision while writing. Subjects were 18 fifth, sixth, or seventh grade students who had been referred for remedial reading and writing instruction. They were assigned to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Remedial Instruction, Remedial Programs
Marcus, Stephen – Pipeline, 1983
"Compupoem" is a program that helps students write poems, emphasizes process/product, and encourages divergent problem-solving. A description of the program, sample student session, and an example of a completed poem are provided. The Computers and Poetry Project which produces elementary/secondary-level, interactive poetry-writing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Shostak, Robert, Ed. – 1984
This volume consists of nine conference papers and journal articles concerned with microcomputer applications in the teaching of writing. After a general introduction entitled "Computer-Assisted Composition Instruction: The State of the Art," by Robert Shostak, four papers are devoted to how computers may help with the writing process. In…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Parkhurst, Christine – 1984
While artificial intelligence is far from producing a computer program that can understand English, there are computer applications for teaching composition that go beyond the electronic flashcard and other limited applications. A number of programs designed for use in college freshman English as a second language classes based on the artificial…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cloze Procedure, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Wepner, Shelley B. – Reading Psychology, 1987
Addresses how word processing, with its prevision, writing, and revision tools, facilitates connections between reading and writing. Suggests that with or without electronic tools, students need to be critical readers of their own writing. (JK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Editing, Electronic Equipment
Milone, Michael N., Jr. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
Teaching techniques and the use of grammar checking programs are described. Assignments using these programs are suggested. Four specific packages are reviewed. The importance of the revision process in writing is stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Mortrude, Judy – 1999
This document consists of online instructional materials designed for adult education use. It is a seven lesson course designed to help the student develop better spelling and grammar skills, write with greater purpose and focus, and exercise better word choice through an enriched vocabulary. Detailed lessons, complete with worksheets and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources
Woodruff, Barbara Bilson, Ed. – Inside English, 1988
Designed primarily for English faculty at community colleges in California, "Inside English" includes articles on instructional innovations in teaching remedial writing, literature courses, and freshman composition, and on major curricular, administrative, and employment issues in the field. The first issue of volume 15 focuses primarily on…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College English, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1980
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 24 titles deal with the following topics: (1) the composing process and modes of invention; (2) methods of teaching composition in various integrated programs; (3) writing in peer groups; (4) holistic invention; (5) computer…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research
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