Abstract

Examines the use of a computer-based system (QUILL) with tools and environments for teaching writing, in real classroom settings, focusing on use of its electronic mail program. Whenever QUILL raised significant pedagogical issues, teachers confronted past practices with those implied by QUILL and created solutions to complex problems. (SM)

Citation

Rubin, A. & Bruce, B. (1990). Alternate Realizations of Purpose in Computer-Supported Writing. Theory Into Practice, 29(4), 256. Retrieved April 11, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/144326/.

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Keywords

• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Computer Uses in Education
• Courseware
• Electronic Mail
• elementary education
• Instructional Innovation
• Microcomputers
• Middle Schools
• Teacher Student Relationship
• teaching methods
• Writing (Composition)
• Writing Processes
• Writing skills