What Happens to 'Writing Across the Curriculum' with Handheld Devices?

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Writing Across the Curriculum; Writing Instruction; Computers; Telecommunications; Educational Technology; Computer Assisted Instruction; Technology Integration; Writing Assignments; Design Requirements; Program Evaluation; English Instruction; Science Instruction; School Districts; Educational Improvement; Teacher Attitudes; Student Attitudes; Writing Evaluation; Notetaking; Handwriting; Middle Schools; High Schools; Teaching Methods; Computer Software; Writing Research

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This article presents findings from research in a school district using handhelds to support writing across the curriculum. The authors report that handheld devices can be useful to foster classroom note-taking activities, assist students who have handwriting difficulties, and provide inspiration to teachers who want to create collaborative and creative writing activities for students. Guidance for educators and technology designers is also given.

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