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Hunter, William J. – Writing Notebook: Visions for Learning, 1993
Discusses briefly three reports (a meta-analysis, a project description, and a reformulation of the "quality" question) on the usefulness of word processors and telecommunications in improving student writing. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Telecommunications, Word Processing, Writing Improvement
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Beals, Timothy J. – English Journal, 1998
Evaluates "Editor," arguably the most sophisticated grammar and style checker. Tests its effectiveness by using samples from one student and one published writer. Finds that "Editor" is limited to identifying problems in surface structure and that it sometimes identifies "errors" which are not errors while failing to…
Descriptors: Computer Software, English Instruction, Secondary Education, Word Processing
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Williams, Arthur S., Sr. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1996
To test the validity of an achievement test, 77 Virginia business computer applications students answered items on vocabulary, access software, data/text entry, editing, and formatting. Teachers said that only 45% of the items were being taught; 59 of 60 word processing items were deemed instructionally valid. (SK)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Business Education, High Schools, Test Items
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Miller, Paul – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2004
The objective of this study was to bring about a better understanding of the abilities of prelingually deafened individuals to process word and nonword visual information. Students with prelingual deafness (n = 18, mean grade = 5.1) and a task-matched hearing control group (n = 28, mean grade = 4.9) judged the identicalness of physically…
Descriptors: Stimuli, Phonology, Deafness, Word Processing
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Foster, Geoff – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2005
This paper arises out of a research study into the online help facilities provided in popular software applications such as word processors. Its particular focus is on experimental methods of evaluating the effectiveness and usability of those facilities. Focus groups, questionnaires, and online surveys had already been used in other phases of the…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Word Processing, Focus Groups, Computer Software
Weems, S.A.; Zaidel, E. – Brain and Language, 2005
Two experiments explored repetition priming benefits in the left and right cerebral hemispheres. In both experiments, a lateralized lexical decision task was employed using repeated target stimuli. In the first experiment, all targets were repeated in the same visual field, and in the second experiment the visual field of presentation was switched…
Descriptors: Specialization, Interaction, Word Processing, Word Recognition
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Budiu, Raluca; Anderson, John R. – Cognitive Science, 2004
We present interpretation-based processing--a theory of sentence processing that builds a syntactic and a semantic representation for a sentence and assigns an interpretation to the sentence as soon as possible. That interpretation can further participate in comprehension and in lexical processing and is vital for relating the sentence to the…
Descriptors: Semantics, Language Processing, Linguistic Theory, Word Processing
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Reid, Fraser J. M.; Reid, Donna J. – Campus-Wide Information Systems, 2004
Argues that understanding the psychological drivers behind SMS uptake among key user groups could open the door to a range of user-centred applications capable of transforming handset usability--and hence operator revenues--for this inexpensive form of text messaging. Combines the findings of our own web-based survey of SMS users with…
Descriptors: Psychology, Internet, Gender Issues, Social Environment
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Memisoglu, Salih Pasa – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2007
The purpose of this study was to identify how primary school supervisors carry out their roles concerning information and communications technology (ICT) based classrooms in public primary schools in Turkey. Data were collected via a questionnaire from 583 primary school supervisors working in 17 different provinces. Statistical programs were used…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Measures (Individuals), Information Technology, Foreign Countries
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Van Leeuwen, Charlene A.; Gabriel, Martha A. – Reading Teacher, 2007
Writing behaviors of grade 1 children were explored as they used word processors to support their writing. Information was gathered in the form of field notes and audiotape transcripts from classroom observation sessions, along with informal interviews with students and teachers. Themes which emerged from the data analysis suggested a combination…
Descriptors: Grade 1, Writing Instruction, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. – 1984
The first volume of a two-volume computer science curriculum guide, reflecting the technology of the mid-1980s, presents 61 lessons on advanced computer literacy topics for high school students. The majority of the lessons focus on advanced programming skills in BASIC. Other topics covered include word processing, printers, document management,…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Guides, High Schools
Hunter, C. Bruce – Media & Methods, 1983
There is an abundance of educational software available, the quality of which ranges from invaluable to a waste of money. The following guidelines should make shopping for software as painless as possible: (1) know your objectives; (2) be sure the software fits your equipment; (3) consider dealer support; (4) consider brand names first; (5) check…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Guidelines, Instructional Materials
Vanderheiden, Gregg C. – 1985
The paper describes concepts and principles resulting in successful applications of computer technology to the needs of the disabled. The first part describes what a microcomputer is and is not, emphasizing the microcomputer as a machine that simply carries out instructions, the role of programming, and the use of prepared application programs.…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Disabilities, Microcomputers
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1988
This manual is a "how to" training device for setting up letter word processing files using the AppleWorks program with an Apple IIe or Apple IIGS computer which has a Duodisk or two disk drives and an 80-column card. The manual provides step-by-step directions, and includes 16 figures depicting the computer screen at the various stages…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Disk Drives, Guidelines, Keyboarding (Data Entry)
Dickel, C. Timothy; Young, W. Wayne – 1989
This paper shares some ideas regarding the use of computers by persons who use their gerontology training in direct service to older persons and their families. It proposes that, as professionals serving older persons and their families look toward the future, they need to conscientiously incorporate computer competence into their practice. The…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
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