RSSWorking Thesis
Nov 5th, 2007 | By Eric Hoefler | Category: Education/LiteracyMy “working thesis” for an upcoming presentation (the notes are still in process as of this post):
Online writing tools that allow for asynchronous and/or collaborative writing can help improve the fluency and reflection of student writers in all disciplines provided the instructors facilitating the use of these tools have a clear and practical understanding of the tools (through personal use and experience) and have established specific goals and protocols that logically relate the use of these tools to the larger objectives of the curriculum. The main advantage of these tools is that they provide an authentic audience for the writer. The best use of these tools occurs when the writer is able to explore ideas and topics in which he/she has a personal interest within the context of a network of others who share those interests that has evolved around these writings. On the other hand, the mere addition of these tools to classroom practice will not, on its own, add any educational value, particularly if the tools serve only as digital substitutions for pen-and-paper work. All of this is easier said than done.
Any thoughts or critiques are appreciated.
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