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“Virtual Writing Conferences” as a bridge between the university and classroom contexts

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Kervin, L. & Mantei, J. (2008). “Virtual Writing Conferences” as a bridge between the university and classroom contexts. In K. McFerrin et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 3555-3559). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
March 3, 2008
ISBN 1-880094-64-9
  Karen McFerrin, Roberta Weber, Roger Carlsen & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Lisa Kervin, Jessica Mantei, University of Wollongong, Australia

Abstract

We define a "virtual writing conference" as focused, written dialogue between two writers using computer technologies. In this study, we have worked with a cohort of exit year students in a university (all completing their final year of study for a Bachelor of Education degree) and Grade Five children in an elementary school (aged 10 - 11 years) and explored their virtual interaction. The children created electronic texts in their classrooms. These were examined by the university students, who then responded to the children using the tracking tool in Microsoft Word. In this paper we present an embedded case study from our research. Analysis of Kate's experiences shows how her virtual interactions with a child empowered her as an educator. In particular, her connections between university studies and classroom application will be explored as she reflected upon her learning.

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