Teaching College Composition with Computers

Written Communication Jul 1990

Teaching College Composition with Computers

STEPHEN A. BERNHARDT ; PATRICIA G. WOJAHN ; PENNY R. EDWARDS

Abstract

To understand the ways that teachers adapt writing instruction to a microcomputer classroom, the researchers observed and recorded activities minute-by-minute in four classes for a full semester of introductory composition. Two experienced teachers each taught two classes: one traditional class and one class that met for half of its time in a microcomputer classroom. This report contrasts their classes, calling attention to (a) the time pressures created by teaching with computers, (b) issues in training students to be proficient at word processing and revising, (c) ways a microcomputer classroom can foster workshop approaches to teaching writing, (d) the need for carefully structured classroom activities, and (e) the importance of teachers sharing with students common values for learning with computers in a group setting.

Journal: Written Communication
Published: 1990-07-01
DOI: 10.1177/0741088390007003003
Open Access: Closed
Topics: first-year composition writing pedagogy

Citation Context

Cited by in this index (2)

Reinheimer (2005)

Teaching composition online: Whose side is time on?

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Slattery et al. (1998)

On screen: The composing processes of first-year and upper-level college students

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Cites in this index (1)

BERNHARDT et al. (1989)

Teaching College Composition with Computers

Written Communication

Also cites 1 work outside this index ↓

Guba, E. (1981)

10.1007/BF02766777

Educational Communication and Technology Journal ↗

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