By Caryn Talty, M.A.
Department of English

Northern Illinois University

Voices from the Classroom
Web Sites with a Template
Spring 2001: 2nd Semester Freshman Composition
I taught the traditional essay form and then designed an electronic space for my students to use.
  • Students were very apprehensive.
  • There was no individual creativity. 
  • The format was too structured.
  • Fair grading was cut and dry. 
  • Carry-over of skills was still almost non-existent.
   
Sample Student Web sites
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