The Role of Visually Rich Technology in Facilitating Children's Writing.

Vincent, John

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ERIC Number: EJ635391

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The Role of Visually Rich Technology in Facilitating Children's Writing.

Vincent, John

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, v17 n3 p242-50 Sep 2001

Discussion of elementary school children who have a preferred visual learning style focuses on a study that investigated the impact of the use of computers and a visually rich software program in a constructivist classroom environment on their writing. Results show an increase in volume and linguistic complexity in their writing skills. (LRW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Courseware, Elementary Education, Learning Processes, Visual Learning, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction, Writing Research, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: Assessing Learning with ICT.