Wordprocessors, Spelling Checkers, and Drill and Practice Programs: Effective Tools for Spelling Instruction?.

McClurg, Patricia A.; Kasakow, Nancy

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Publication Date: 1989

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Wordprocessors, Spelling Checkers, and Drill and Practice Programs: Effective Tools for Spelling Instruction?

McClurg, Patricia A.; Kasakow, Nancy

Journal of Educational Computing Research, v5 n2 p187-98 1989

Describes study that examined the effects of combining word processors, spelling checkers, and spelling drill and practice programs to individualize spelling instruction for fifth- and sixth-grade students. Treatments for the experimental and control groups are explained, selection of software is discussed, and suggestions for software development are given. (11 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Drills (Practice), Grade 5, Grade 6, Individualized Instruction, Intermediate Grades, Intermode Differences, Pretests Posttests, Spelling Instruction, Tables (Data), Vocabulary Development, Word Processing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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