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Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1986
Discusses types of software most useful in social studies classes--games, simulations, and word processing, database, spreadsheets, and graphing--and introduces applications software through descriptions of four learning activities from different parts of the social studies curriculum: introducing databases, writing historical journals, tracking…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Balajthy, Ernest; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1987
Discusses use of word processing software as an effective tool in writing and revision instruction, and describes the role of the teacher. Examples of exercises that encourage revision and of software designed to teach effective revision skills are reviewed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback, Instructional Effectiveness

Armistead, Pend; Moore, David M. – Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, 1987
Reports on a study of community college instructors' use of college services that support instructional innovation and development (i.e., audio-visual services, the library, computer services, counseling/tutoring/student services, and secretarial/word processing). Finds apparent lack of use of these services and lack of interest in instructional…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Community Colleges, Learning Resources Centers, Library Services

Dickinson, David K. – Research in the Teaching of English, 1986
Assesses the effects of the introduction of a computer into the writing program of a first and second grade classroom on cooperation and collaboration among the students. Results show that collaborative work at the computer created a new social organization that affected interactional patterns. (SRT)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Ethnography, Group Activities, Interpersonal Relationship

van der Geest, Thea – Computers and Composition, 1987
Describes the creation and development of a computer software package called SPIRIT which assists secondary students in all phases of the writing process. (NKA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Design Requirements
Barker, Thomas T. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
These guidelines for designing and operating a computer assistance facility (microlab) to teach college level composition cover the following areas: resource materials on computers for teaching English; flexibility of microlab design; microlab software and hardware (microcomputers and printers); writing microlab manuals; research potential of the…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Software, Educational Facilities Design, Guidelines

Strouse, Jeremiah S. – College Teaching, 1986
The use of instructor-prepared notes covering 90 percent of the lecture information in one large-group human sexuality course was enthusiastically received by the students, and anecdotal evidence suggests an increase in correct test responses. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education
Watt, Dan – Popular Computing, 1985
Describes an innovative, tool-based high school computer literacy course that involves student use of productivity software to learn what computers do in the real world rather than programing. Several student projects, teacher qualifications and responsibilities, and the role of peer teaching are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Course Descriptions
Jackson, Lorraine Morlock; And Others – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1985
This study explored the effectiveness of "high" user-friendly instructional text editors versus "low" user-friendly editors in teaching word processing to adult females. Whether subjects having higher positive attitudinal scores toward technology would perform better with computerized instructional materials as facilitators for…
Descriptors: Adults, Analysis of Variance, Attitudes, Computer Assisted Instruction

Kelso, Charles H.; Kelso, J. Clark – Journal of Legal Education, 1985
Computers will be an increasingly pervasive part of the law school classroom environment, used by faculty for word processing, classroom management, mathematical and statistical analyses and instruction, and by students for preparation of briefs. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction
Popyk, Marilyn K. – Business Education World, 1986
Discusses the new automated office and its six major technologies (data processing, word processing, graphics, image, voice, and networking), the information processing cycle (input, processing, output, distribution/communication, and storage and retrieval), ergonomics, and ways to expand office education classes (versus class instruction). (CT)
Descriptors: Automation, Business Education Teachers, Data Processing, Electronics
Watt, Dan – Popular Computing, 1984
Describes the currently advocated "process approach to writing," its advantages over traditional instruction, and the potential of the computer to simplify the process. Three word processing software programs designed to teach writing to elementary school children and a package of programs to teach writing to adults are reviewed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Adults, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Innovation

Spuck, Dennis W.; Atkinson, Gene – AEDS Journal, 1983
An outline of microcomputer applications for administrative computing in education is followed by discussions of aspects of office automation, database management systems, management information systems, administrative computer systems, and software. Several potential problems relating to administrative computing in education are identified.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education

Clarke, Lillian W.; Franklin, Carl M. – Business Education Forum, 1985
The Cross-Curricular Sequencing (CCS) approach to teaching business communications is explored. Its uses in word processing, principles of management, and business policy courses are discussed. Techniques for integrating materials from these courses into business communication classes are described. The implications of CCS for business…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Business Communication, Business Education, Curriculum Development

Lewis, Derek R. – CALICO Journal, 1983
Presents an overview of activities in field of computer-assisted language learning at the University of Dundee (Scotland). These include: (1) use and testing of a self-instructional teacher's package, (2) development of the computer-controlled tape recorder, (3) cloze-type gapping exercises, and (4) projects aimed at the word processing component…
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries, Language Tests