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Kervin, Lisa; Mantei, Jessica – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2009
The changing nature of literacy is well documented within the literature, challenging educators to examine their pedagogies in light of the needs of learners in the current climate. The development and creation of non-linear texts within primary classrooms is of current interest as they reflect the types of texts accessed and created by users of…
Descriptors: Literacy, Elementary School Students, Case Studies, Writing Instruction
Griest, Gary; Loader, David – Computing Teacher, 1993
Includes two articles that deal with constructivism: one discusses constructivism and the use of computers in teaching language arts, particularly writing; and the other discusses constructivism and the use of laptop computers in an Australian primary school to help restructure the curriculum. (23 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development
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Le, Thao – Journal of Reading, 1989
Argues that computers can be useful partners in the writing process even for reluctant or poor writers. Describes from a linguistic perspective factors that help explain why writing is a difficult task and briefly describes several computer programs which are based on such factors. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Discourse Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Encoding (Psychology)
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Snyder, Ilana – Australian Journal of Education, 1993
An Australian study investigated differences in writing context, process, and product with 51 eighth-grade girls using word processing and pens. Findings indicated the computer classroom was more student centered, less teacher dominated, and more work focused; and quality of writing was rated significantly higher. The importance of genre in…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment
Boomer, Garth – 1985
The Australian term "fair dinkum" (meaning genuine, true, or real) in the title emphasizes the book's intention of providing thoughts and reflections on how to enhance the art and science of English teaching. Focusing on literacy, the book deals with action research or teaching theories that may suggest other strategies and further field…
Descriptors: Action Research, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education