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Process and the Digitized Word: Toward an Epistemology of Computerized Literacy.
Edwards, Bruce L., Jr. – 1987
Computerized writing (the digitized word) may affect the utility and meaning of reading and writing in coming generations. The digitized word poses no threat to the technology of literacy; it merely entrenches literacy further into Western culture by making certain operations faster, easier, repeatable, etc. One significant, positive by-product of…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Read All about It: Motivate Your Students with These Exercises
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Tuttle, Harry Grover – Technology & Learning, 2007
Educators at elementary, middle, and high school levels will find that integrating digital tools and resources--many commonly used by students in their "out of school" lives--can be a springboard to creativity and new skills. In this article, the author describes how word processors, presentation software and hardware, mind-mapping applications,…
Descriptors: Word Processing, Visual Literacy, Literacy, Internet
The Effect of a Word Processor on the Written Composition of Second-Grade Pupils.
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Jones, Ithel – Computers in the Schools, 1994
In response to national concern over declining standards in students' writing abilities, an increasing number of schools have adopted the use of word processors in an effort to increase literacy skills. The instructional effectiveness of word processors in 20 second-grade students was analyzed and it was found that computers facilitate improvement…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Futures (of Society), Grade 2
Enhancing the Writing Skills of Students with Learning Disabilities through Technology: An Investigation of the Effects of Text Entry Tools, Editing Tools, and Speech Synthesis. Final Report.
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Lewis, Rena B. – 1998
This final report discusses the outcomes of a 3-year project that studied the effectiveness of word processing tools in improving the literacy skills of students with learning disabilities in grades 4-12. In Year 1 (1994-95), four text entry strategies were compared in 132 students with learning disabilities: keyboarding instruction, alternative…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Editing, Elementary Secondary Education
CompuKids, 1996.
Anderson, Cindy, Ed. – CompuKids, 1996
This document consists of the 1996 issues of CompuKids, a bimonthly publication designed to assist children and their parents and teachers in getting the most out of using computers. The publication includes descriptions of available software, tips on hardware, and adaptations for Macintosh and IBM/Windows products. Regular features include: (1)…
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Writing, Computer Games, Computer Literacy
Using Microcomputers to Support Early Literacy Learning.
Fler, Marilyn – Australian Journal of Reading, 1987
Explains how computers can be used to support the basic conditions for language learning and the teaching strategies for a process orientation to writing instruction that are identified by the Early Literacy Inservice Course (ELIC) in Australia. Recommends using computers to match children with books, and for group learning. (SKC)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries