Describes the electronic network for interaction (ENFI) used by the author's writing classes and offers a brief example of "the conversation that it has helped student negotiate." Concludes that student discussions mediated by ENFI can enrich writing and literature classes. Presents evidence of how a specific sample of computer-mediated…

Argues for a reworked pedagogy in the networked computer classroom to counteract the emergence of prejudicial attitudes which marginalize people in online discussions. Encourages interventionist strategies such as centralizing discussion and giving preparatory lectures. Proposes that instructors should be more accountable for confronting and…

Argues that, for a successful pedagogy of online portfolios, teachers should set up the computer network before the term begins; guide students to teach themselves how to use the system; explain the portfolio system at the beginning of the term; prompt revision even on "satisfactory" submissions; accept revisions only from…