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Franklin, Scott V.; Hermsen, Lisa M. – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2014
We present a new approach to investigating student reasoning while writing: real-time capture of the dynamics of the writing process. Key-capture or video software is used to record the entire writing episode, including all pauses, deletions, insertions, and revisions. A succinct shorthand, "S notation," is used to highlight significant…
Descriptors: Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Processes, Abstract Reasoning, Writing Evaluation
Misfeldt, Morten – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2003
Computer systems that support collaboration among students are not easily adopted in mathematics education. A possible reason for this is that the computer is rarely the students' preferred writing tool in mathematics. This paper investigates the writing processes of two research mathematicians, and tries to understand what parts of the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Writing Processes, Writing Across the Curriculum, Computer Uses in Education
Porter, Bernajean – Writing Notebook, 1990
Describes how to create a quality learning environment by setting tone and context, using cooperative groups, and setting up success for students. Outlines a thematic unit on fairy tales which can be used in a faculty workshop to model new beliefs and skills associated with writing programs. (MG)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Franklin, Sharon, Ed.; Madian, Jon, Ed. – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1986
Produced using a Macintosh Plus and LaserWriter Printer, these journals present articles relating to word processing in the classroom. Articles and their authors for the November/December 1986 issue include: "Computer Assisted Instruction: Western Europe" (Owen and Irene Thomas); "FrEd Writing" (B. Fleury); "Writing Up a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Cooperative Learning, Creative Writing