Writer's Workshop Going Digital: The Role of Technology in Primary Grades Writing
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Authors
Andrews, Linda
Issue Date
2006-12
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
wWd processor , Writing process instruction , Composition skills
Alternative Title
Abstract
In my action research I examined the effects of the combined use of a word processor and
writing process instruction on the composition skills of first-grade students. I also examined
students' attitudes toward writing with a word processor and teacher experiences as a word
processor is incorporated into Writer's workshop. The participants were 14 students in my firstgrade
classroom. Overall, students showed an increase in both the quality of writing and the
number of words and sentences produced. Student and teacher attitudes were favorable
regarding the use of a computer for composition.