During the 1997-98 school year, I conducted a pilot project in computerized writing instruction, teaching 1 section of developmental English and 4 sections of freshman composition in the new classroom. Beginning with the Fall 1998 semester, most composition classes will be taught in this room. It is compatible with only Microsoft Word. The features of the program itself, which are discussed in the next section. The program's most prominent feature is its split-screen capability .
Students write, revise, and respond in the bottom window.
If they need more space, they can expand the window to full-screen at any time, returning to the split screen to review the assignment or sample paper as needed. Instructors may send messages to individual students or the entire class. Instructors can broadcast a message to all students who are currently logged in to the system. 5 customizable icons instructors can use to create their own set of frequently-used comments. A link to the online handbook.