The Shared Discourse of the Networked Computer Classroom.

Irvin, L. Lennie

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ERIC Number: EJ587471

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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The Shared Discourse of the Networked Computer Classroom.

Irvin, L. Lennie

Teaching English in the Two-Year College, v26 n4 p372-79 May 1999

Argues that networked classrooms offer a number of opportunities for effective writing instruction. Argues that shared discourse in the networked-computer classroom has three levels forming a continuum of interactivity: students sending messages "at,""to," and "between" each other. Offers classroom examples of each level of discourse. (SR)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Discourse Analysis, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Electronic Mail, Higher Education, Online Systems, Writing Improvement, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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