CMS-based simulations in the writing classroom: Evoking genre through game play

Computers and Composition

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 179-197

  Fisher, David ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK   (United States)

Author keywords

Case method; CMS; Computer classroom; Computer supported collaborative learning; Content management system; Gaming; Genre; Professional writing; Simulation

Indexed keywords

EID: 34248595490     PISSN: 87554615     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compcom.2006.06.004     Document Type: Article

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