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Peer reviewedMacArthur, Charles A.; Shneiderman, Ben – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
Based on a study of eight LD students learning to use word processing, the paper makes recommendations for evaluating word processing software and designing instruction that is sensitive to students' difficulties. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities, Word Processing
Peer reviewedMorocco, Catherine Cobb; Neuman, Susan B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
The article describes typical kinds of writing problems found in fourth grade learning disabled students and discusses ways in which the computer makes the child's planning and composing problems more accessible to teacher help. Similarly, pitfalls of such accessibility are also cited. (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities, Teacher Role
Peer reviewedHummel, Jeffrey W.; Balcom, F. William – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1984
The article describes ways in which learning disabled students can use simple database management and word processing programs as active users. Involvement in these types of computer applications allows the user to be an active, creative communicator. (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Learning Disabilities
