Training Peer Tutors with Conferencing Software: Practicing Collaboration and Planning for Difficult Tutorials.

Essid, Joseph J.

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ERIC Number: EJ532988

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Training Peer Tutors with Conferencing Software: Practicing Collaboration and Planning for Difficult Tutorials.

Essid, Joseph J.

Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v13 n1 p45-55 Fall 1996

Discusses the use of synchronous conferences via electronic mail in training new writing tutors, highlighting the benefits of such an approach. Describes two synchronous conferences held at the University of Richmond related to dealing with resistant writers and tutoring across disciplines. Provides recommendations for implementing synchronous conferences. (23 citations) (AJL)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Electronic Mail, Higher Education, Peer Teaching, Program Implementation, Teaching Methods, Teleconferencing, Tutoring, Writing (Composition)

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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