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Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa; Jovi R. S. Nazareno; Christopher Rappleye – Teachers College Press, 2024
Writing is the highest form of thinking, as evidenced by neuroimaging that shows how more neural networks are activated simultaneously during writing than during any other cognitive activity. This book will help teachers understand how the brain learns to write by unveiling 15 stages of thinking that underpin the writing process, along with…
Descriptors: Neurosciences, Writing Assignments, Writing Processes, Feedback (Response)
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Dunford, Spencer – English Journal, 2011
In order to consistently give quality feedback to students, the author introduces the revision and automation tools in Microsoft Word 2007. These features, Comments, Tracking, and Changes, are part of the Review group in MS Word 2007. Additionally, the AutoCorrect feature can be used to enhance and support editing endeavors. This article offers a…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Evaluation Methods
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Selfe, Richard J.; Selfe, Cynthia L. – Theory Into Practice, 2008
For some teachers, the increasing attention to digital and multimodal composing in English and Language Arts classrooms has brought into sharp relief the profession's investment in print as the primary means of expression. Although new forms of communication that combine words, still and moving images, and animation have begun to dominate digital…
Descriptors: Language Arts, English Instruction, Learning Modalities, Educational Technology
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Taylor, Tom – History Microcomputer Review, 1994
Reviews the computer simulation, "Civilization," and asserts that it offers exciting possibilities as an interactive introduction to world history and historical thinking. Includes a course syllabus in which "Civilization" serves as a central feature and two writing assignments based on the simulation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content
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Snyder, Ilana – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1994
Reports on a study about the influence of different writing tools and classroom environments on students' writing processes and achievement. Finds that using computers rather than pen-and-paper writing was less teacher dominated and more student independent. Discusses implications of the study. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education