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ERIC Number: EJ671301
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0034-0472
Talk about Texts at the Computer: Using ICT To Develop Children's Oral and Literate Abilities.
Mercer, Neil; Fernandez, Manuel; Dawes, Lyn; Wegerif, Rupert; Sams, Claire
Reading: Literacy and Language, v37 n2 p81-89 Jul 2003
Describes the outcomes of recent research on children's talk while engaged in joint literacy activities in primary school. Uses the results to discuss the value of classroom talk and computer-based activities for promoting children's literacy development. Shows how group discussion can help children's literacy development. (SG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Research, Literacy, Primary Education, Student Attitudes, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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