The Effect of Writing with Computers versus Handwriting on the Writing Achievement of First-graders.

Barrera, Manuel T., III; Rule, Audrey C.; Diemart, Afton

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ERIC Number: EJ639714

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Effect of Writing with Computers versus Handwriting on the Writing Achievement of First-graders.

Barrera, Manuel T., III; Rule, Audrey C.; Diemart, Afton

Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, p215-28 2001

Examined the effects of first-graders' writing competency when using computers compared to writing by hand. Found that students demonstrated significant differences favoring computer use over handwriting, including more words and sentences and greater writing competence, despite no differences observed in off-task behavior. (JPB)

Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Students, Grade 1, Handwriting, Performance Factors, Primary Education, Writing (Composition), Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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