Preface.
1.Teaching Writing in an Electronic Environment.
Implications of Using Technology in the Classroom.
Why Teach with Technology?
Teaching with Technology Not Teaching Technology.
What to Expect from This Text.
Conventions.
Words of Encouragement.
Works Cited.
2.Some Guiding Principles.
Integration.
Simplicity.
Consistency.
Preparation.
Improvisation.
(Troubleshooting Experience).
3.Word-Processing Basics.
Word Processor Types.
The Full-Featured Word Processor.
The Bare-Bones Word Processor.
Choosing a Word Processor.
Word-Processing Standardization.
Saving.
Ensure File Translatability through Redundant File Saves.
Cut, Copy, and Paste.
Find/Replace.
Spell Check/Grammar Check.
Using Help.
4.Using the Word Processor in Class.
The Word Processor as Writing Space.
The Word Processor as Revision Toolbox.
The Word Processor as a Medium of Collaboration.
The Word Processor as a Desktop Publisher.
Word Processing in a Local Area Network.
5.E-mail Basics.
Getting an Account.
Password Tips.
Choosing a Mail Reader.
The Client-Side Mail Reader.
Server-Side E-mail Applications.
Using Mail Folders.
Newsgroups and Mailing Lists.
6.Using E-mail in Class.
Guidelines Specifying Acceptable and Expected Use.
E-mail as a Writing Space.
Asynchronous Space of Public Discourse.
E-mail Attachments.
7.World Wide Web Basics.
How Web Pages Work.
Using a Web Browser.
Understanding URLs.
Select Resources Related to Web Pages.
8.Search Engines.
How Search Engines Work.
Choosing a Search Engine.
Search Techniques.
Evaluating Search Results.
Selected Search Engine and Internet Evaluation Resources.
9.Integrating Web Instruction.
Types of Integration.
Web-Supported Instruction.
Web-Based Instruction.
Chat Rooms.
Select Resources Related to Teaching and the World Wide Web.
10.Preparing the Electronic Environment.
Define Goals.
Identify Resources.
Match Goals with Resources.
11.Entering the Electronic Environment.
Before Going to Lab.
Day One.
Suggestions for First Day Activities.
Day Two.
Suggestions for Second Day Activities.
12.Word-Processing Lesson Plan Samples.
Collaborative Word-Processing Stories.
Freewriting Journal.
Spellcheck: Text Manipulation Activity.
Select, Cut, Copy, and Paste.
Works Cited Information Collection.
Spellcheck Journal.
Charting Personal Writing Problems.
Peer Interviews for a Case Study.
Problem Solving: Investigating and Recommending Specific Action.
Rewriting Exercise.
13.Lesson Plans Using E-mail.
Diagnostic Exercise.
E-mail Discussion.
Introductions.
Holiday Season Rituals.
Small Group Brainstorming and Topic Selection.
Writing for Different Audiences.
Individual/Small Group “Oral” Reports.
Critical “Lurking.”
14.Web-Based Lesson Plans.
Diagnostic Exercise (version 1).
Diagnostic Exercise (version 2).
Final Exam.
Citation Style Treasure Hunt.
Search Engine Topic Exploration.
Web Page Credibility.
Hypertext Reading.
Appendix A: Glossary.
Appendix B: Writing Basic Course Web Pages.
Using the Template.
General HTML Instructions.
Web Page Template.
HTML Sources for Lesson Plans Included in Chapter 14.
Appendix C: Netiquette, Emoticons, and Acronyms.
Netiquette.
Emoticons and Acronyms.
Appendix D: Troubleshooting Guides.
Basic Word-Processing Troubleshooting.
E-mail Troubleshooting.
World Wide Web Troubleshooting.
Appendix E: Online Writing and Grammar Resources.
Appendix F: Select Bibliography.