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Evmenova, Anya S.; Regan, Kelley – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2019
Many students with learning disabilities (LD) and emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) struggle with the writing process. Technology has shown to be effective in supporting prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, and publishing of written products. This article explains the use of one technology-based graphic organizer with embedded…
Descriptors: Writing Processes, Writing Instruction, Students with Disabilities, Writing Improvement
Piazza, Carolyn L; Dawson, Joel C. – Computers, Reading and Language Arts, 1984
Presents specific practical suggestions about evaluating and selecting word processing programs and text editing programs for students learning to write on microcomputers. (CRH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Pelletier, Pierre – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1992
Investigates the theoretical basis of the writing process and describes the possibilities of word processing as a tool to support it. Writing process models are compared; the advantages of word processing are discussed, highlighting the revision process; and a model for use by elementary and secondary teachers is suggested. (21 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Models
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Hunt-Berg, Mary; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1994
This article describes features found in computer-supported writing applications, such as speech synthesis, word prediction, and grammar correction, which can support writers who have writing disabilities. The article suggests possible uses during various phases of the writing process, and provides a matrix identifying features contained in a…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Word Processing
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Madigan, Chris – English Education, 1984
Relates how a student's composing process will be shaped and influenced by the microcomputer and word processing. (HOD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Influences
Shermis, Michael – 1989
Synthesizing research on writing instruction using word processors, this annotated bibliography contains 28 references of articles and papers in the ERIC database. The first section includes strategies, techniques, exercises, activities, and ideas on how to use time on a word processor most effectively. Articles and papers discussing the numerous…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Editing
Herrmann, Andrea W. – 1983
A review of the literature on computers and writing reveals that a dichotomy exists. The great debate that has been taking place in the world of writing instruction mirrors the emerging debate concerning the implementation of computers in education. Applications and research fall into one of two categories: the computer as a teaching instrument of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Crozier, D. S. R. – Unicorn, Journal of the Australian College of Education, 1986
Word processors can assist teachers and students by focusing on writing as a process, rather than a product. Word processing breaks writing up into manageable chunks that permit writing skills to develop in an integraged manner. (10 references) (CJH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education
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Ely, R. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
The article examines: the process used by visually impaired individuals in composing, the difficulties in using braille, and the importance of text access for editing. The adequacy and effectiveness of computer tools is discussed, focusing on selection of alternative display formats, word processing software, and other software. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Computer Software, Editing, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hymer, Robert – Journal of American Indian Education, 1988
Evaluates a Navajo school program to improve writing skills using the process model and computers. Concludes that students' writing skills improved more in the experimental program than in comparable conventional classes, and that the new approach created a different pattern of growth in writing ability. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Effectiveness
Tracey, Richard – Writing Notebook, 1989
Suggests that students should consider five parts of the social environment for any writing/reading situation, especially considering social relationships forged there between writers and readers. Describes these five aspects, and argues that activities using computer technology and writing should focus students primarily on the social nature of…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Writing Relationship, Social Environment
Madian, Jon – Microsoft Works in Education, 1990
The curriculum renewal movement has two interconnected goals--to empower both teachers and students and to move from a skills-based curriculum to a process-based one. With so much educational effort focusing on reading and writing, and with new information supporting holistic approaches coming from psycholinguistic and language arts studies, it…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Holistic Approach
Davis, Ken, Ed. – Kentucky English Bulletin, 1983
Articles in this journal issue focus on computer applications for the English classroom. Following an introduction (Ken Davis), the seven articles discuss the following topics: (1) the computer as an administrative, instructional, and research aide for English teachers (Brian D. Monahan); (2) computer technology and the writing teacher (Sandra J.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Hunter, William J.; And Others – 1988
This report summarizes and synthesizes current research on the effects of using word processors on students' writing performance. The report examines cognitive models of the writing process, issues in the assessment of writing performance, and research on instruction in keyboarding. The work was carried out as part of a course requirement by…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Ellsworth, Nancy J.; Hedley, Carolyn N. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1991
The article reviews word processing software and software to build keyboarding skills, as used with students needing to improve their mastery of the writing process. Criteria for selection of word processing programs are discussed and specific word processing programs are compared. Instructional suggestions are offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
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