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Computers can be used creatively with children to teach many skills, such as reading, comprehension and logic.

Children are fascinated by computers and this satisfaction can be used as a basis for a fruitful learning and sharing experience between children and adults.

This book is intended as a guide for parents and teachers, giving ideas on how basic communication skills can easily be expanded with the use of computer adventure programs.

Four specific computer adventure programs are described in detail, with actual examples from primary school children's responses to these sessions. The programs are:

1. The Hobbit (available for Spectrum, Commodore 64 and BBC computers)
2. Valhalla (available for Spectrumand Commodore 64 computers)
3. The Quill (available for Spectrum and Commodore 64 computers)
4. Snowball (available for the Spectrum computer)

Rosetta McLeod's experience has shown that children of all abilities, even those with learning difficulties, were greatly assisted in a variety of skills by playing computer adventure programs. This book will help any parent or teacher to encourage a child's active participation, involvement, motivation and initiative.

About the Author: Rosetta McLeod B.Ed. graduated from Edinburgh University and Moray House College of Education. In her current position as Principal Teacher of English at Linkfield Academy, Aberdeen, Mrs. McLeod developed this highly successful work unit centred around the four adventure programs in this book.

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Computers can be used creatively with children to teach many skills, such as reading, comprehension and logic.