2013-07-15-皮尤-The_Impact_of_Digital_Tools_on_Student_Writing_and_How_Writing_is_Taught_in_Schools_114页_1mb

Summary

Report Date: July 16, 2013
Source: Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project

Key Findings:

1. Digital Tools’ Impact on Writing:

   • 96% of AP and NWP teachers agree digital tools allow students to share work with wider audiences.
   • 79% believe they encourage student collaboration; 78% foster creativity and personal expression.
   • These benefits increase student engagement and investment in writing.

2. Challenges in Teaching Writing:

   • Concerns include students’ blending informal and formal writing styles, lack of plagiarism and fair use awareness, and reliance on digital tools as “toys.”
   • 40% of teachers report digital tools increase poor grammar or spelling, while 68% indicate shortcuts and lack of effort in writing.

3. Writing Skills Assessment:

   • Teachers rated students’ abilities "good" or "fair" across most skills, except organization and synthesis.
   • Lowest ratings were for fair use/copyright and handling long texts.

4. Digital Tools in Teaching:

   • 50% of teachers find digital tools make teaching writing easier; tools like GoogleDocs and wikis support collaboration.
   • Most teachers encourage handwriting to build cognitive skills and address standardized test requirements.

5. Broader Implications:

   • Disparities in digital access and skill levels among students remain challenges.
   • Teachers stress the need for professional development to integrate digital tools effectively.

Overall: Digital tools enhance engagement and accessibility but require addressing critical skills and equity issues to improve student writing.