Newsgroups: bit.listserv.mbu-l
Date:         Wed, 23 Dec 1992 08:30:38 EST
From:         rselfe@MTU.EDU
Subject:      summer wkshp at MTU-long message

feel free to cross post this announcement.


******************************************
Two-Week Workshop

Computers in Writing-Intensive Classrooms

Dr. Cynthia Selfe
Dr. Trent Batson
Dr. Gail Hawisher

June 14-25, 1993
Michigan Technological University

***** Information *****

This is a two-week workshop for English teachers who
want to incorporate computers into their writing-
intensive courses and/or programs.  The workshop will be
held in a fully equipped, state-of-the-art computer
facility designed especially for English teachers.  The
workshop will consist of ten, six-hour work days.  In
addition to regularly scheduled sessions, the computer
lab will be open and staffed during the evenings.  All
participants will receive one-on-one help in learning
and developing curricula using computer applications
suited to their own classrooms and programs.  Among the
topics to be covered are networks, hypertext, electronic
conferencing, purchase of hardware/software, and
laboratory design/operation.  All participants will
receive three quarter hours of graduate credit.  The
workshop is sponsored by the Division of Education and
Public Services at Michigan Technological University.

***** Instructors *****

Dr. Cynthia Selfe--Prof. of Rhetoric and Composition at
MTU, co-editor or _Computers and Composition,_ past
chair of NCTE Committee on Instructional Technology,
Published extensively on use of computers in the
teaching of English and composition.

Dr. Trent Batson--Director (5 years) of Electronic
Networks for Interaction Project at Gallaudet
University.  Published widely in synchronous
conferencing and network writing strategies.

Dr. Gail Hawisher--Director of the Center for Writing
Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
and co-editor of _Computers and Composition._  Published
widely in computers and composition studies and is co-
founder of Computers and Composition Press.  Current
chair of NCTE Committee on Instructional Technology.

***** Prerequisites *****

No previous computer knowledge is needed.  Participants
should be eager to learn ways to incorporate computers
into writing-intensive classrooms.  This workshop is
open to educators at all levels.

***** Contacts *****

Public Service and Professional Development
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Dr.
Houghton, MI  49931-1295  906-487-2263

***** Registration *****


Enrollment is limited.  Return the form at the end of
this message for more information or to reserve your
seat in the workshop.  To reserve a seat, you must send
$100 with your registration.

Refund Policy: Ninety percent of any payment will be
refunded if cancellation is made before May 7, 1993.  A
fifty percent refund will be made for cancellations
prior to May 28, 1992.  No refund will be made after May
28, 1993.  The entire workshop fee of $800 is due by
June 1, 1993.

***** Cost *****

The workshop fee of $800 includes all instructional
costs and tuition for three quarter hours of graduate
credit, as well as several receptions and social
activities during the two weeks. Room and board are
available in university housing for approximately $200.
Payment may be made by check or money order, payable to
MTU D93448, or by purchase order to Michigan
Technological University.

***** Transportation *****

Michigan Tech is served daily by Northwest Airlink form
Detroit and Minneapolis through the Houghton county
Memorial Airport (airport code CMX) in Hancock,
Michigan.  Limousine service is available from  the
airport to campus.  Certain airline discounts may be
available for workshop participants.  Information will
be sent to all who respond.

***** Request for Info./Registration *****

Name _____________________________________

Affiliation ______________________________

__________________________________________

Address (work?/home?)_____________________

__________________________________________

City _____________________________________

State _________________ ZIP ______________

Country __________________________________

Telephone (day) (   ) ____________________

          (evening) (   ) ________________

__ Please send me additional information about the
workshop entitled "Computers in Writing-Intensive
Classrooms."

__ Please reserve a seat for me at this workshop.  I
have enclosed my $100 deposit to hold my seat.  I
understand that full payment is expected by June 1, 1993
unless other arrangements are made.  Make checks payable
to MTU-D93448.

Return this form to

Public Service and Professional Development
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Dr.
Houghton, MI  49931-1295  906-487-2263





^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Dickie Selfe              rselfe@mtu.edu
Humanities Dept.          906-487-3225
Michigan Technological U.
Houghton, MI   49931
Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU