Networks and Project Work: Alternative Pedagogies for Writing with Computers

Describes three main uses of computers for writing as a social activity: networking, telecommunications, and project work. Examines advantages and disadvantages of teaching writing on a network. Argues that reports in the literature and the example of an English as a foreign language writing class s...

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Published inComputers and composition Vol. 10; no. 3; p. 63
Main Author Susser, Bernard
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.08.1993
Subjects
Computer Networks
Computer Uses in Education
Cooperative Learning
Higher Education
Writing Instruction
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Summary:Describes three main uses of computers for writing as a social activity: networking, telecommunications, and project work. Examines advantages and disadvantages of teaching writing on a network. Argues that reports in the literature and the example of an English as a foreign language writing class show that project work shares most of the advantages found for networking. (RS)
ISSN:8755-4615
DOI:10.1016/S8755-4615(17)30138-X