Composition Instruction: Using Technology to Motivate Students to Write

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Daniels, A. (2004). Composition Instruction: Using Technology to Motivate Students to Write. Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2004(1), 157-177. AACE.
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Journal Information

Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual
ISSN 1522-8185
Volume 2004, Issue 1, 2004
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

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Anthony Daniels, Washtenaw Community College, USA

Abstract

The study investigated the motivational effects of computer technology on writing instruction and performance of 5th-grade students. The participants (students and instructors) were engaged in preparatory sessions to take the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test. Questionnaires on instructor observations and attitudes toward computer usage were administered. Instructor's responses indicate an increase in motivation and writing length for student's who integrated computers into the writing process. Instructors also share the difficulties faced by students with computer literacy issues and also the positive results shown by almost all of the participants. The study notes that students were motivated by computer technology along with other factors like teacher participation, extra-curricular instruction and personalized assistance.

Keywords

• Assessment
• Students
• Educational Technology
• Computers

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