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Transformation of Traditional Writing Classes into Digital Ones

Yıl 2018, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 4, 122 - 130, 30.12.2018

Öz

Writing is perceived as a difficult activity as it requires different competencies and abilities. Writing in a foreign language context is considered to be more difficult and needs special instruction. Considering today’s students’ interests and competence in information and communication (ICT) technologies, it becomes obvious that traditional writing instruction needs to be modified. This study suggests a new process writing model which is comprised of stages such as surfing, organizing, composing, revising, recomposing, and publishing. It is recommended that various online and offline tools, software, applications and web sites can be integrated in the process. The primary aim with this technology-enhanced learning environment is to involve students in the writing process in an active way by making them use various digital tools in and out of the class and thus making them take a positive attitude towards writing. The study concludes that traditional pen-and-paper foreign language classrooms can be transformed into digital writing classes through integrating some digital tools into the suggested stages of the process. It is thought that this new digital writing process will help digital natives improve their writing skills as well as breaking down their prejudices towards foreign language writing.

Kaynakça

  • Brown, H. D. (2001). Teaching by principles. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
  • Candlin, C. N., & Hyland, K. (2014). Writing: Texts, processes and practices. Routledge.
  • Carolyn, F. (2015). The Digital Writing Process. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/digital-writing-process on September 10, 2018.
  • DeVoss, D. N., Eidman-Aadahl, E., & Hicks, T. (2010). Because digital writing matters: Improving student writing in online and multimedia environments. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21). (2009). Framework for 21st century learning. Tucson, AZ: Author. Retrieved from: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/docs/P21_framework_0816.pdf on September 10, 2018.
  • Ventimiglia, P., & Pullman, G. (2016). From written to digital: The new literacy. EDUCAUSE Review. March, 7.
  • Weigle, S. (2009). Assessing writing. Cambridge University Press.
  • White, R., & Arndt, V. (1991). Process writing. London: Longman.

Transformation of Traditional Writing Classes into Digital Ones

Yıl 2018, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 4, 122 - 130, 30.12.2018

Öz

Writing is perceived as a difficult activity as it requires different competencies and abilities. Writing in a foreign language context is considered to be more difficult and needs special instruction. Considering today’s students’ interests and competence in information and communication (ICT) technologies, it becomes obvious that traditional writing instruction needs to be modified. This study suggests a new process writing model which is comprised of stages such as surfing, organizing, composing, revising, recomposing, and publishing. It is recommended that various online and offline tools, software, applications and web sites can be integrated in the process. The primary aim with this technology-enhanced learning environment is to involve students in the writing process in an active way by making them use various digital tools in and out of the class and thus making them take a positive attitude towards writing. The study concludes that traditional pen-and-paper foreign language classrooms can be transformed into digital writing classes through integrating some digital tools into the suggested stages of the process. It is thought that this new digital writing process will help digital natives improve their writing skills as well as breaking down their prejudices towards foreign language writing.

Kaynakça

  • Brown, H. D. (2001). Teaching by principles. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
  • Candlin, C. N., & Hyland, K. (2014). Writing: Texts, processes and practices. Routledge.
  • Carolyn, F. (2015). The Digital Writing Process. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/digital-writing-process on September 10, 2018.
  • DeVoss, D. N., Eidman-Aadahl, E., & Hicks, T. (2010). Because digital writing matters: Improving student writing in online and multimedia environments. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21). (2009). Framework for 21st century learning. Tucson, AZ: Author. Retrieved from: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/docs/P21_framework_0816.pdf on September 10, 2018.
  • Ventimiglia, P., & Pullman, G. (2016). From written to digital: The new literacy. EDUCAUSE Review. March, 7.
  • Weigle, S. (2009). Assessing writing. Cambridge University Press.
  • White, R., & Arndt, V. (1991). Process writing. London: Longman.
Toplam 8 adet kaynakça vardır.

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil İngilizce
Konular İkinci Bir Dil Olarak İngilizce
Bölüm Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar

Emrah Ekmekçi

Yayımlanma Tarihi 30 Aralık 2018
Yayımlandığı Sayı Yıl 2018 Cilt: 6 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA Ekmekçi, E. (2018). Transformation of Traditional Writing Classes into Digital Ones. International Journal of Languages’ Education and Teaching, 6(4), 122-130.