Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1. Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives
  • A Historical Overview
  • Computer Literacy
  • Philosophical Issues
  • Cognitive Perspective
  • Sociological Perspective
  • Pedagogical Perspective
  • A Theory of Educational Computing
  • Writing Process Theory and Educational Computing
  • 2. The Development of Writing Processes
  • Models of Composing
  • Conclusion
  • 3. Writing Processes and Computers
  • Writing Process Instruction
  • Computer Writing Environment
  • Word Processing
  • Writing Process Software
  • Computer-Assisted Composing Supports.
  • Conclusion
  • 4. Computers and Writing at the Elementary Level
  • Writing Research
  • Computer-Assisted Composing Research
  • Learning Strategies
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Computer Writing Environment
  • Conclusion
  • 5. Computers and Writing at the Secondary Level
  • Writing Research
  • Computer-Assisted Composing Research
  • Learning and Teaching Strategies
  • Computer Writing Environment
  • Conclusion
  • 6. Computers and Writing with Special Needs Students
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Physical and Sensory Impairments
  • Cultural and Linguistic Differences
  • Summary.
  • 7. Evaluation and Selection of Computer Writing Tools
  • The Need to Evaluate Computer Writing Tools
  • Considerations for Selecting Computer Writing Tools
  • Instructional Goals
  • Hardware Selection
  • Software Selection
  • Conclusion
  • 8. Current Trends and Future Directions
  • Trends in Educational Computing
  • Future Hardware
  • Future Software
  • Computer Environment for Writing and Learning
  • Professional Preparation Programs
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix: Computer-Assisted Composing Software
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O.
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • V
  • W
  • Y.