Producing writers using ICT facilities

Mat Daud, Nuraihan (2009) Producing writers using ICT facilities. In: 14th International Conference on Education, 21-24 May 2009, University Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

In a typical language classroom, teachers tend to focus on form rather than function. The classroom environment is often unnatural and restricted to enable learners to put the language to authentic use. The question then is how to provide an environment that is supportive of developmental learning for emergent users of the language. This paper discusses a possible collaboration between teachers and parents to produce competent writers. It is based on a longitudinal study on a child who was given technological support to develop her writing skills. Several technological devices were used in this study. This included power-point software, wiki and skype facilities. It was found that a supportive environment encourages a child to apply her oral language to her production of written language. The study also shows that different types of language were produced when different technological devices were utilized.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	419/10889
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics T Technology > T Technology (General) > T173.2 Technological change
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature
Depositing User:	Prof. Nuraihan Mat Daud
Date Deposited:	04 Apr 2012 15:36
Last Modified:	26 Apr 2012 11:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/10889

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