Title :
Using Technology to Support Self-Regulation in University Writing
Author :
Leacock, Tracey L. ; Winne, Philip H. ; Kumar, Vive ; Shakya, Jurika
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Educ., Simon Fraser Univ., Burnaby, BC
Abstract :
This paper describes an integrated writing support system that includes diagnostic tests, online scaffolding, computer-based coaching, and peer collaboration and feedback tools. The system has been tailored to improve students´ self-regulation skills in the domain of writing and to foster their understanding of writing as means for negotiating shared understandings
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; educational technology; computer-based coaching; diagnostic tests; feedback tools; integrated writing support system; online scaffolding; peer collaboration; self-regulation skills; university writing; Art; Collaborative tools; Computer science education; Drives; Educational technology; HTML; Online Communities/Technical Collaboration; Peer to peer computing; System testing; Writing;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2006. Sixth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kerkrade
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2632-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2006.1652632
