Electronic Communities in Writing Instruction:
A Beginners Guide

Intro

Teachers

Students

History

Texts

Getting Started

Depending on the demographics of your school, your students may arrive with varying levels of computer knowledge and ability. It's likely that your use of computer technology will be a new experience for them; even if they are already familiar with email and the internet, most of them (if they are first year undergraduates) have not used these technologies for classes. In any case, you'll need to provide support for your students as they learn to navigate this new territory. Here are some ways to help students through the process of learning how to use the technology in your class:


Learning the Basics

Introducing the Technology

Community Dynamics