At this center, gifted students conduct experiments on wind speed and direction by tracking helium-filled weather balloons. Word Processing Word Processing has changed the way composition is taught. Before the age of the microchip, writing and rewriting were often troublesome, especially for students who have poor handwriting or those who demand perfection in their work. Word processing packages greatly facilitate students' efforts to make editorial changes, thereby reducing their reluctance to rewrite compositions. Creating Art and Music Students can create works of art on the computer in several ways.
Some software packages allow students to use either the keyboard or a joystick as a paintbrush.
Not only colors, but textures and brush strokes can be controlled. In addition to programs, students can use graphics tablets to create designs. Students place light pens at various points on a tablet, and the corresponding design appears on the screen. Music can also be created on the computer. Electronic keyboards make writing music easy for students who play the piano.