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Direct linkMontgomery, Donna J.; Marks, Lori J. – Preventing School Failure, 2006
Organization and word processing software programs empower students with disabilities to become more independent in their writing. In this article, the authors describe techniques for incorporating organizational programs and word processing features into the writing process. Beneficial features include word prediction, voice output, spell…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Class Activities, Writing Processes, Word Processing
Peer reviewedNewman, Judith M. – Language Arts, 1987
Examines a number of language activities in educational software, noting that most focus on surface structure and conventions, thus closing off students' options rather than expanding them. Discusses how, by improvising with word processors, teachers can tailor activities to help students explore and reflect on their reading and writing…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Reading Instruction
Christensen, Linda, Ed.; And Others – 1983
Intended for use by both elementary and secondary school teachers, this booklet is designed to answer questions instructors might have as they consider integrating microcomputers into their writing programs. Following a brief introductory section, the second section of the booklet reviews the advantages and disadvantages of using computers in the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Bauman, M. Garrett – 1998
The goal of this guidebook is to help writers activate their brains to stir up more and better ideas and details. The guide's thesis is that "good writing combines fresh ideas energized by vivid details." Chapters 1, 2, and 3 are devoted to providing thinking options for writers. Chapters 4 and 5 discuss options for paragraphing and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Essays, Higher Education, Internet
Miller-Souviney, Barbara; Souviney, Randall – 1987
Computers and networks have opened new opportunities for recognition experiences in schools. Students gain the potential for increased recognition through the exchange of their writing with students in other classrooms in their own school, in other parts of the country, or in other parts of the world. Reorganizing and editing text for publication…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Intermediate Grades
Strickland, James – 1997
This book is based on the idea that finding the perfect piece of software is less important than understanding the role of computers in helping all students do what writers do: get ideas, generate material, manipulate that material, confer and collaborate with others in the classroom or over a network, edit the documents, and publish a final copy.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation
