The Lure of Bells and Whistles: Choosing the Best Software To Support Reading Instruction.

Case, Carolyn; Truscott, Diane M.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ600975

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-1057-3569

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Lure of Bells and Whistles: Choosing the Best Software To Support Reading Instruction.

Case, Carolyn; Truscott, Diane M.

Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, v15 n4 p361-69 Oct-Dec 1999

Argues educators need to identify software that will effectively support children with reading difficulties. Discusses: why computers should be used to aid struggling readers; what makes good software and why; and what software to select for classroom use. Contains an evaluation device that can be used by educators selecting software for classroom use. (RS)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Elementary Education, Learning Problems, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A

Note: Theme: Addressing Barriers to Student Learning--Systemic Changes at All Levels.