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- 1. Marsha Walker AL8620 February 2, 2010
- 2. A learner needsto increase their writing ability in order to effectively communicate Practicing writing can help a learner’s overall language ability There are 6 tips that can help a learner on their way
- 3. Choose appropriate writingtexts as models. Choose CALL material that teaches genre as well as linguistic knowledge and strategies. Teach learners how to benefit from the help and feedback functions on a computer. Create opportunities to expand knowledge of English through writing for a real audience. Include explicit evaluation. Help learners develop their writing strategies.
- 4. Remember that themodel texts should: Contain examples of specific linguistic structures specific to the type of genre Be at the right level for the individual learner Understand research states: Genre-specific instruction for writing is useful (Paltridge 2001) Learners can gain access to texts that are too difficult for them using “easification” (Bhatia 1993)
- 5. http://www.softwareforstudents.com/Software_Sounds.htm All productscost No free trial Only available applications for demo do not appear to focus on writing For all levels Easy Writer led to this other FREE magnificent site: http://www.eslhelpdesk.com/index.html
- 6. http://www.writefix.com/argument/ Good sourcefor seeing genre-specific texts Definitely for advanced learners Great tips for writing Teacher would have to preteach specific materials, such as vocabulary and grammar forms All essays 250-400 words
- 7. Remember specific linguisticforms for genres should be: Explicitly taught Emphasized Practiced repeatedly Understand that research states: Specific conventions must be taught (Swales 1991) Emphasis is important for learning
- 8. http://www.clarityenglish.com/ (wrong websitelisted in book) Program costs Best Application for writing: Business writing http://www.clarityenglish.com/BusinessWriting/demo/Start.html?version=NAMEN Great and thorough program
- 9. http://english-zone.com/writing/para-strctr.html Teaches basicparts of a paragraph Has practice quiz Definitely higher level students Here’s a site with more exercises: http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~esl-rc/HTML/writing/exmenu_structure.html
- 10. http://www.paragraphpunch.com/index.php Program costsGreat demo Extremely detailed instruction provided Really makes the writing process clear Worth the cost ($9.99 per year)
- 11. Remember that: Writingon the computer provides the opportunity for help and immediate feedback Vocabulary and grammar errors become extremely salient when learners attempt to use them in their writing Understand research states: Noting the errors and correcting them is helpful for the learners (Ferris 2004;Doughty & Williams 1998; Swain & Lapkin 1995) Students do not use the computer’s feedback to do error correct without the teacher’s help (Burston 2001)
- 12. http://www.wordq.com/ Suggests wordsthe learner could use Gives feedback to help you find your mistakes Makes the learner responsible for fixing mistakes Program costs Can download 30-day trial
- 13. http://www.openbooklearning.com/ (wrong websitelisted in book) Could be for beginners - advanced Students sign-up for a classroom based on their actual teacher Program costs Focus is on Literacy – mainly pronunciation and vocabulary Video: http://www.openbooklearning.com/Virtual%20Campus.html
- 14. http://www.vantagelearning.com/myaccess/ Program costsGrades Student Writing Often used for more advanced learners Has videos as demos
- 15. Remember that: Workingin collaboration is key Creation of an email message, blog, web page, and more can boast interaction Research states that: Writing is essential to language learning because it provides “comprehensible output” (Swain 1985) CALL opens up opportunities to write to real audiences (Egbert & Hanson-Smith 1999 and Warschauer 1997)
- 16. http://www.daedalus.com/ (Daedalus IntegratedWriting Environment) Invokes collaboration Students can edit each others papers Product Costs Can get free trial mailed to you Great demo on Tips for Teaching CALL cd
- 17. http://www.tesol.net/penpals/ Can sign-upfor pen pal Lists age range, proficiency level and native language When student receives contact from a possible pen pal they can approve of reject them Great way to collaborate and learn a language together
- 18. http://www.telecom-paristech.fr/tandem/etandem/etproj-en.html (wrong websitelist in book) 2 learners wanting to learn each others language become pen pals Must complete registration form to find a partner For serious learners only
- 19. Remember why ascore is given: To inform learners about the quality of their writing To help learners improve overall writing and language ability Research states that: Assessment is important in the learning process (Cheng & Watanabe 2004 and Skehan 1998) Students will plan and anticipate tests which will improve their language (Crookes 1989)
- 20. http://www.ets.org Product costsEvaluates learners essays Provides only a holistic score Errors are highlighted for learner to fix Online demo: http://www.ets.org/Media/Products/Criterion/tour2/critloader.html
- 21. Remember that: Goodwriting develops over a period of time so a set of strategies is needed Self-evaluation strategies are important Research states that: Writing strategies are studied from 3 different angles: psychological, sociological, and linguistic perspectives (Grabe & Kaplan 1996)
- 22. The teacher can:Help prompt the learners with DIWE Help learners plan and organize My Access! Write and revise on Microsoft Word Provide model essays that learns can use as a basis for their own essays Click into English
- 23. Remember to choosethe right material! Choose CALL that teaches genre specific texts with specific focus on linguistic knowledge and strategies! Teach learners how to benefit from feedback and help! Create opportunities to expand knowledge of English through real-world situations! Include explicit evaluation! Help learners develop strategies for continuing to learn writing!