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Peer reviewedSwindell, Richard – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1986
The author describes students' and lecturers' reactions to a five-day residential course for older adults. The course was designed to develop competence at word processing and familiarity with other computer applications. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Literacy, Introductory Courses, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedBeevers, R.; Hallinan, P. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
An Amiga 500 microcomputer with a talking word processor was used by an Australian visually impaired elementary school pupil, to provide an alternative to braille in using text and writing. This article reviews the relevant literature, explores the challenges and limitations posed by the technology, and offers a case study of the student and her…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Case Studies, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
PDF pending restorationAnderson, Jonathan – 1990
Computer-based technologies are rapidly changing fundamental concepts about texts and how students interact with and learn from those texts. Early use of microcomputers included drill and practice work, tutorial programs, and word processing. In conjunction with information storage devices like magnetic and laser disc, the microcomputer has also…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development
