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Irwin, Martha; And Others – 1987
The two components of this document are: (1) a brief position paper; and (2) a related but independent bibliography of references on using computers in reading/writing instruction. The paper presents six recommendations for the intelligent use of computers in the teaching of reading and composition, discussing the guidelines of the International…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Hubert, Henry A. – 1985
Designed to condense the material in a wide range of articles about computers and composition, this bibliographical review on computer use in composition is preceded by brief discussions of current pedagogical theory on composition instruction and of the directions in which computing in composition appear to be developing. The reviews contain…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Thompson, Charles, Ed.; Vaughan, Larry, Ed. – 1986
First-hand accounts of what teachers have done with students and computers in their classrooms, how students have responded, and what and how teachers have learned from these experiences are discussed in the 19 articles in this book. The articles are presented under these headings: (1) teaching writing with word processors; (2) learning to inquire…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
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Gordon, Nicholas; Mansfield, Susan – Computers and Composition, 1988
Argues that incorporating computers into writing across the curriculum programs is important because computers are becoming more common and more essential in business and professional writing. Argues that the success of institutionalizing the computer depends on convincing teachers that teaching the processes of writing and thinking is essential.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Hewer, Sue – 1989
The role of word and data processing as tools is discussed for students, writers, information handlers, and teachers to use in setting up activities with specific language learning objectives. The book is intended to help teachers enhance and extend everyday classroom activities through essential information technology skills. Chapters cover the…
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries