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Peer reviewedMcGee, Lea M.; Tompkins, Gail E. – Journal of Reading, 1983
Introduces middle and secondary school teachers to wordless picture books and discusses how such books can be used to alleviate students' lack of reading fluency. Provides a list of wordless picture books that appeal to older students. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Illustrations, Motivation Techniques, Picture Books
Trollip, Stanley R. – Computing Teacher, 1987
Describes four computer program features to avoid when using microcomputers for instruction: (1) fill-justified text, which may slow reading rate; (2) drill randomization, which may increase learning time needed; (3) timed pauses, which are based on averages that are seldom realized; and (4) flashing text, which may create negative attitudes among…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Display Systems, Drills (Practice)
Peer reviewedPotter, Margaret L.; Wamre, Heidi M. – Exceptional Children, 1990
The paper outlines the rationale and development of curriculum-based measurement (CBM) and its empirical support; summarizes two reading models (Chall's stages of reading development and LaBerge and Samuels' model of automaticity); and discusses how CBM, with its use of oral reading rate measures, and the reading models may validate each other.…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Models
Peer reviewedWepner, Shelley B.; And Others – Journal of Developmental Education, 1989
Compares gains in reading rate and comprehension of students using traditional texts and those using a computer-based, commercially prepared, speed reading package. Offers recommendations for the use of computers in college reading courses, focusing on hardware/software needs and student/teacher responsibilities. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
