Stoking Creative Fires: Young Authors Use Software for Writing and Illustrating.

Catchings, Marilyn H.; MacGregor, Kim

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ERIC Number: EJ563017

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Stoking Creative Fires: Young Authors Use Software for Writing and Illustrating.

Catchings, Marilyn H.; MacGregor, Kim

Learning & Leading with Technology, v25 n6 p20-24 Mar 1998

Investigating the effects of computer paint programs, the authors observed two groups of first and fourth graders--one using crayons and word processors, the other using a paint program and word processors. Discusses student collaboration, visual/verbal literacy, creativity, advantages and disadvantages, and paint programs in the classroom. A table compares features of 13 paint programs. (PEN)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperation, Creativity, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Grade 1, Grade 4, Illustrations, Instructional Effectiveness, Visual Literacy, Word Processing, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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