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Using Multimedia Graphic Organizer Software in the Prewriting Activities of Primary School Students: What Are the Benefits? |
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| Authors: | Barbara Lorenz Tim Green Abbie Brown |
| Institution: | 1. John S. Malcom Elementary School , Laguna Niguel, CA, USA;2. California State University , Fullerton, La Habra, CA, USA;3. East Carolina University , Greenville, NC, USA |
| Abstract: | The use of multimedia graphic organizer software and how it influenced the prewriting process for primary school children were evaluated. An analysis of writing samples generated by second-grade students with diverse writing abilities was carried out. Students were given two opportunities to participate in prewriting activities—one without and one with the use of multimedia graphic organizer software. The results indicated that the use of multimedia graphic organizer software can provide some benefits to writing for elementary school children. |
| Keywords: | multimedia writing process elementary students graphic organizer software |