Transitions: Teaching Writing in Computer-Supported and Traditional Classrooms

by Mike Palmquist, Kate Kiefer, James Hartvigsen, Barbara Goodlew

Overview

A discussion of teaching writing in both computer-supported and traditional classrooms. It addresses areas such as: teaching and learning about writing; classroom dynamics - interaction and classroom design; curriculum design; and the technological complexities of computers and networks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781567503524
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/25/1998
Series:	New Directions in Computers and Composition Studies
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

lmquist /f Mike

fer /f Kate

tvigsen /f James

dlew /f Barbara

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Foreword
Table of Contents
Framing the Issues: Setting Context and Narrowing the Focus
Exploring the Issues: Studies of Teaching and Learning about Writing in Computer Classrooms
Contrasts: Teaching and Learning about Writing in Traditional and Computer Classrooms
Classroom Dynamics: Interaction and Classroom Design
Writing in the Classroom: Student and Teacher Perspectives
Building on our Strengths: Adapting Teaching Strategies
Curriculum Design: Doing More with Less
Technological Complexities: Dealing with the Complications of Computers and Computer Networks
Training Other Teachers: Creating Teacher-Training Programs for Technology-Based Instruction
Pondering the Future of Computer-Supported Writing Instruction
List of Related Readings
Materials used in the Transitions Study
Author Index
Subject Index