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Littlefield, Patti – Computers, Reading and Language Arts, 1983
Presents the opinions of two computer educators on the use of "The Bank Street Writer" and "WordStar" in the classroom. (AEA)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Elementary Education, Word Processing
Boyd, Sally; McDowall, Sue – 2001
This report presents the findings from a 2-stage, multi-method study conducted in 2000 and 2001 on the editing skills and processes which students at two schools in New Zealand used when working with word processors and with pencils. The study's main aim was to examine the influence of the use of a word processor on students' editing processes and…
Descriptors: Editing, Elementary Education, Interviews, Word Processing
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Newman, Judith M. – Language Arts, 1984
Discusses the potential of word processors for allowing students to generate and manipulate language while writing, and its superiority over the widespread use of computer programed packages and drills for teaching writing. (HTH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Elementary Education
Chan, Audrey – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1990
Describes Project Write which uses a hierarchy of critical thinking skills in the formation of concepts and theories. Describes how students use computers to brainstorm, categorize, verify, sequence story details, and create a main idea and conclusion for their expository writing. (RS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Program Descriptions, Thinking Skills, Word Processing
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Outhred, Lynne – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1989
The study compared stories written on either a word processor or handwritten by 15 children (ages 8-12) with learning disabilities. Use of the word processor resulted in fewer spelling errors for children with severe spelling problems and longer stories for children having problems with the mechanics of the writing task. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Elementary Education, Handwriting, Instructional Effectiveness
Piper, Judy – Writing Notebook, 1989
Describes three writing activities designed to link literature, technology, and the visual and performing arts. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Student Projects, Word Processing
Aumack, James – Principal, 1985
An inner-city school has a remedial word processing program for students from the sixth to eighth grades. Students are writing more and reading more. The computer has increased their confidence and serves as a nonjudgmental third party and can communicate their feelings to others. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Microcomputers, Student Improvement, Urban Schools
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Wray, David; Medwell, Jane – Reading, 1989
Examines the learning benefits which may accrue from using desk-top publishing techniques with children, especially in terms of the development of literacy skills. Analyzes desk-top publishing as an extension of word processing and describes some ways of using desk-top publishing in the classroom. (RS)
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Desktop Publishing, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Miller-Souviney, Barbara; Souviney, Randall – 1987
This guide discusses how a computer can motivate students, how it can be used as a support for the writing process, and how it can help teachers reinforce good writing habits. The guide includes sections on managing the classroom computer; student scheduling; human resources; introducing the computer; learning editor commands; managing student…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Student Writing Models, Teaching Methods
Wetzel, Keith – Computing Teacher, 1985
Discusses need for development of keyboarding skills at the elementary school level; issues to be addressed when developing keyboarding curricula (criterion for competence, how much is necessary, time needed, who should teach and how); and program considerations (hardware, curriculum, principles of instruction, instructional periods, classroom or…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
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Smith, Nancy J. – Reading Teacher, 1985
Reviews ways that the word processor makes the language experience approach easier for teachers and students. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Language Experience Approach, Microcomputers
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Newman, Judith M. – Language Arts, 1984
Examines two language arts computer innovations that are based on the process view of reading and writing rather than on the "reductionist" or individual skills view. The first is a software program called "Puzzler," the second is the application of word processing in composition. (HTH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Language Arts
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Starshine, Dorothy – Reading Teacher, 1990
Discusses the role that word processors play in whole language classrooms, and shares four advantages that "FrEdWriter" (a word-processing program) offers over commercial versions. (MG)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Revision (Written Composition)
Reissman, Rose – Learning, 1992
The article describes how to use a word processing program and add-on story starters for different genres to enhance elementary students' creative writing skills. Teachers input story starters, then students select a genre and add on a story version in that genre. Students can also develop their own story starters. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Nathan, Ruth – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1990
Discusses ways to encourage children to write on topics of their choice and use the word processor to revise their writing. (MG)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Revision (Written Composition), Teaching Methods
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