â??GET IT! WRITE

Authors

  • Marilyn Kell University of Western Sydney
  • Robyn Joy Gregson University of Western Sydney

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v2i1.69

Abstract


The central focus of this paper is the authorsâ?? experiences developing an online program to assist students improve their academic writing and referencing skills in response to increasingly poor levels of student expression and quality of submitted work. The ten modules provide students with access to theory on the process and skills required in preparing tertiary level assignments and then the opportunity to practice these skills. Sociocultural and constructivist theory underpin the structure of the online program. As writers and developers familiar with academic processes we engaged with a discourse with each other and more capable others to learn new skills particularly with respect to WebCT. This was a complex process characterised by role switching so that there was not an ongoing distinct demarcation of novice and expert.

Author Biographies

Marilyn Kell, University of Western Sydney

Marilyn Kell (PhD) lectures at the University of Western Sydney in the Secondary and Masters of Teaching (Special Education) programs. Her research interests include: literacy, learning and teaching, students at risk and inclusion of students with a range of abilities in regular classrooms.

Robyn Joy Gregson, University of Western Sydney

Robyn Gregson (PhD) lectures at the University of Western Sydney in Primary, Secondary and Masters Teaching programs. Her research interests include: motivation and engagement, quality teaching, assessment strategies, mentoring, professional experience through community building and rural education, and strategies for improving student outcomes, motivation and engagement.

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Published

2006-11-06

How to Cite

Kell, M., & Gregson, R. J. (2006). â??GET IT! WRITE. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 2(1). https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v2i1.69

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2007)

Section

Papers

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