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Peacock, Michael; Beard, Roger – Educational Review, 1997
Review of research on students' use of word processing for text generation and revision and its impact on text quality suggests that enthusiasm about its benefits may be misplaced. Enabling students to model structural features of sophisticated texts may help with complex writing tasks and change conceptions of writing. (SK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Foreign Countries, Revision (Written Composition), Secondary Education
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Reznich, Christopher B. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1996
Minimalist design principles were used to test whether instructional intervention could decrease computer anxiety of subjects learning basic word-processing skills. Subjects were pre- and posttested on anxiety during each session. Findings indicated that the method as well as increased computer use decreased anxiety. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Oriented Programs, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies
Roberts, Paul A. – Principal, 1997
An array of desktop technologies, including integrated word processing software, presentation software, database software, electronic mail, and Internet search engines, can make a principal's life easier and more challenging. Administrators should devote sufficient time and commitment to honing their skills, sharing their knowledge via hands-on…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Electronic Mail
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Schramm, Robert M. – Business Education Forum, 1991
A meta-analysis compared quality of writing samples of 836 students (kindergarten through college) using word processors versus traditional writing methods. Study found small but significant improvement of quality of those using word processors; no significant difference between experienced and nonexperienced writers; small, significant positive…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Meta Analysis, Student Attitudes
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Stratton, Charles R. – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1989
Discusses the capabilities and limitations of 10 computer programs that analyze writing style. Describes the mechanisms by which these programs read a text, analyze the writing style, and offer suggestions for improving writing style. (KEH)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Feedback, Higher Education
Cake, Leslie J. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Discussion of student advising highlights the development of a personalized electronic advising system (EAS) to supplement the university calendar. Word processing programs that are used as the basis for the EAS are discussed, the inclusion of student records is described, and the ease with which information can be modified is emphasized. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Data Processing, Higher Education, Microcomputers
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Haas, Christina – Research in the Teaching of English, 1989
Presents a study examining the effects of using pen and paper and word processing on planning processes. Results show that writers using word processing alone: (1) planned less overall; (2) planned less before beginning to write; (3) did less conceptual planning; and (4) did more sequential or local planning. (RAE)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Higher Education, Planning, Protocol Analysis
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Jobe, Linda G. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1989
Emphasizes the need for business or technical writing teachers to consider the machines used in the workplace when planning materials and procedures for courses. Recommends gaining familiarity with machines, choosing which technology to teach, and implementing the use of computers and other business machines in the classroom. (KEH)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Higher Education, Man Machine Systems, Office Machines
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Berry, Eleanor – Computers and Composition, 1989
Argues that low-cost speech synthesizers used to read drafts back to students are potentially valuable aids to revision. Suggests possible classroom applications, and describes the kinds of assistance synthesizers offer writers while still allowing them to diagnose problems and to formulate their own plans for revision. (KEH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Revision (Written Composition), Speech Synthesizers
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Lake, Daniel T. – English Journal, 1989
Describes several uses for computers in the English classroom, including word processing, typing practice, and networking. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, English Instruction
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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
Knox-Quinn, Carolyn – Writing Notebook, 1989
Reports an interview with writer Ken Kesey. Discusses Kesey's cooperative novel-writing project with a class of graduate students from the University of Oregon. (MM)
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Interviews
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Wright, Maryellen – Hispania, 1989
Describes "Language Crafter," a word processor and word game generator that can be used to compose worksheets and invent word games in English, Spanish, French, and German. Bingo, crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, and scrambled word games can help students develop and improve their foreign language vocabulary. (CB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Games, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Burston, Jack – CALICO Journal, 1993
Most currently available computer-assisted language learning offerings fall into three categories: instructional, collaborative, and facilitative. Each is described and cost-effective approaches to using them are noted. (Contains two references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computers
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Barker, Randolph T.; Pearce, C. Glenn – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1995
Analyzed 17 personal attributes of 160 undergraduate students who wrote reports on a computer or by hand, and compared differences in the quality of computer and handwritten reports with each student's personal attributes. Concludes that some attributes do relate to computer writing quality. (JMV)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Handwriting, Higher Education, Personality Traits
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