An Investigation into the Use of a Concept Keyboard as a Computer-Related Device to Improve the Structure of Young Children's Writing.

Wild, Martin; Ing, Jenny

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ERIC Number: EJ503603

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Publication Date: 1994

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An Investigation into the Use of a Concept Keyboard as a Computer-Related Device to Improve the Structure of Young Children's Writing.

Wild, Martin; Ing, Jenny

Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, v5 n3-4 p299-309 1994

Describes an ongoing research study investigating the value of using the concept keyboard as a device to assist children in creating functional texts. Suggests that the use of the conceptual keyboard as an alternative input device for word processor use has the potential to help children better structure their writing. (AA)

Descriptors: Child Language, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Keyboarding (Data Entry), Word Processing, Writing Assignments, Writing Instruction, Writing Processes, Writing Skills, Writing Strategies

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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