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Federal Money in Learning Disabilities.
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Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
Six articles address issues in federal support for learning disabilities, including a summary of the amount and type of federal domestic assistance (descriptions of research projects); direct and indirect assistance to higher education; and effects on special education consultants, teachers, and the Arizona state education agency. (CL)
Descriptors: Consultants, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Financial Support
Microcomputers in Education.
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Anderson, David O., Ed. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The author introduces a series of articles on the use of microcomputers in education, particularly with the disabled. (For related articles, see EC 142 960-962.) (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Microcomputers, Evaluation, Literacy: Will the Teacher Survive?
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Hofmann, Richard J., Ed. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The development of computer technology is considered, the concept of computer literacy is defined, and the role of teachers in educational microcomputer programs is discussed. The field of commercially produced software for microcomputers is reviewed. (For related articles, see EC 142 959-962.) (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Programing
Shell Games.
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Atkinson, Bill – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The author critiques the program design and educational aspects of the Shell Games, a program developed by Apple Computer, Inc., which can be used by the teacher to design objective tests for adaptation to specific assessment needs. (For related articles, see EC 142 959-962.) (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Programing
A Special Education Management System--SEMS.
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Hayden, David; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The Special Education Management System (SEMS) is a microcomputer program designed to collect data relevant to implementation of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) and other related educational laws and regulations. (For related articles, see EC 142 959-961.) (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Data Collection, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Apple, Atari, Dynabyte, IBM, PET, TRS-80--Which Should It Be?
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Chandler, Harry N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The article offers guidelines for choosing a classroom computer and the necessary software. (SB)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education