Digital L2 Writing Literacies - Directions for Classroom Practice - Ana Oskoz
Collaborative Writing in the L2 Classroom: Making the Most of Digital Social Tools
Digital L2 Writing Literacies - Directions for Classroom Practice - Ana Oskoz
Ana Oskoz [+]
University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Ana Oskoz is Professor of Spanish at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), USA. Her research is on the applications of technologies to language learning. In particular, it focuses on the use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) and social tools to enhance the development of second language writing and intercultural competence development. She has published numerous articles and book chapters on these topics. She is currently co-editor of CALICO Journal.
Idoia Elola [+]
Texas Tech University
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Idoia Elola is Professor of Spanish and Applied Linguistics at Texas Tech University, USA. Her research focuses on second language writing, collaborative and individual writing when using social tools, digital literacy and the use of multimodal texts, Spanish heritage language learners’ writing processes, and revision and feedback. Her work has been published in national and international journals and specialized books.
Description
Oskoz and Elola argue that the advent of digital social tools has, to some extent, blurred the lines between reading and writing and has redefined literacy practices as being both collaborative and public. After defining collaborative writing and arguing for its central role in the L2 classroom, the authors examine current research on L2 collaborative writing, which is informed mainly by sociocultural and activity theories.