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Peer reviewedCudeck, Robert; McGuire, Dennis P. – Psychometrika, 1987
Three technical word processing systems for microcomputers are reviewed. Tech/Print, a basic addition to Word Star, is easy to use and adequate for simple or low volume mathematics. Math Text is very good, but not well suited for heavy text processing. T3, the most expensive, is excellent for both standard and technical text. (JAZ)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Keyboarding (Data Entry), Mathematics, Microcomputers
Kelso, David; And Others – 1989
This final report describes a federally funded project (September 1987-August 1989) which developed the "Trace Transparent Access Module," a device which interfaces with standard computers thus allowing children with physical disabilities to participate fully with nondisabled children in classrooms. The module is a small, microprocessor…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Input Output Devices
Marchand, James W. – IDEAL, 1987
Until recently, professionals in the humanities have had access only to mainframe computer technology. The advent of microcomputers offers a range of new options. The experiences of one individual indicate that with personal computer technology and simple programming, and occasionally the help of a mainframe, textual, visual, and auditory…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Classical Languages, Classification, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedScull, John; Hill, Linda – Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), 1988
"Cued Typing" is a computerized communication message preparation program, written for Apple II Plus, using frequency-based prediction algorithms and menu selection to reduce word cost while maintaining vocabulary flexibility. "Cued Typing" was more efficient than letter-by-letter typing, but word cost was still quite high, and…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Keyboarding (Data Entry)
Hiebert, Elfrieda H.; And Others – 1989
This report summarizes the curriculum development and research effort that took place at the Cupertino Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) site from January through June 1987. Based on the premise that computers make revising and editing much easier, the four major objectives emphasized by the computer-intensive writing program are fluency,…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education


