Workshop Outline: Using Technology to Support Writing in the Disciplines

Mike Palmquist, Colorado State University

Introductions

• Who we are
• What we hope to gain from this workshop

Part 1: Theory, Models, and Resources

Theoretical Background

• Flavors of WAC
• Writing to Learn
• Writing in the Disciplines
• Models for WAC
• Traditional - Faculty Centered (trickle down)
• Student-centered
• Writing-center based
• Integrated
• Delivering Instruction
• Disciplinary Faculty solo
• Disciplinary Faculty group evaluation
• Special Instructors
• Team teaching
• TA-supported
• Writing Center supported (WTAs)

The Tools

• Document production tools - word processing (key idea: commenting and review tools), desktop publishing, Web development
• Communication tools - email, email discussion lists, Internet newsgroups, Web-based discussion forums, chat systems, instant messaging, MOOs/MUDs/MUSHes
• Database-driven Web resources:
• Course management systems (WebCT, BlackBoard, SyllaBase)
• Blogs, Wikis, and other database-driven systems
• Writing environments - the Writing Studio (more on this later)

Resources on the Web

• Online Writing Centers (Purdue, CSU, others)
• Online Journals
• WAC Clearinghouse: Introduction to WAC, among others

Resources off the Web

• Books, articles, etc. (on tables in room)
• Richard Young's collection of writing to learn activities (handout)

Part 2: Developing Lesson Plans and Curricula

Part 3: Sharing Lesson Plans and Curricula