Theorizing a perspective on World Wide Web argumentation

Sean Daniel Williams

(1999) pp. 1–189

This dissertation theorizes a perspective on argumentation specifically for the World Wide Web, how it derives from the type of textuality unique to the World Wide Web, analyzes three different types of web-based argumentation to test the theory,...

Part 1: thinking out of the pro-verbal box

Sean D Williams

Computers and Composition Vol. 18, No. 1 (2001) pp. 21–32

As the World Wide Web and other visual media gain prominence in students’ lives, we, as teachers of composition, have to re-evaluate our strict adherence to the verbal medium. If our classrooms focus on a single mode of representation—the verbal...

Language: English

Why Are Partnerships Necessary for Computer Classroom Administration?

Sean D. Williams

Technical Communication Quarterly Vol. 11, No. 3 (2002) pp. 339–58

Considers how little scholarship concerns the roles that directors of computer classrooms play in maintaining computer classroom (CC) facilities. Argues that CC directors walk a tightrope between the role of teacher and manager. Suggests that focus...

Student Attitudes toward and Participation in Electronic Discussion

Sean Williams; Cindy Pury

International Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 3, No. 1 (2002)

Reports the findings of a study conducted on Clemson University's electronic collaboration tool "Collaborative Learning Environment" in order to determine student opinions, and specifically why they didn't collaborate with each other in a discussion ...

Part 2: toward an integrated composition pedagogy in hypertext

Sean D Williams

Computers and Composition Vol. 18, No. 2 (2001) pp. 123–135

Because digital technology increases student access to a diversity of expressive media, we as composition instructors must model our engagement with the multiple forms of literacy that constitute students’ lives. We must reimagine composition,...

Language: English

Focus of Attention to Melody or Harmony and Perception of Music Tension: An Exploratory Study

Lindsey R. Williams; William E. Fredrickson; Sean Atkinson

International Journal of Music Education Vol. 29, No. 1 (February 2011) pp. 72–81

This project represents an initial investigation into utilizing the two-dimensional Continuous Response Digital Interface (CRDI) to track listener perceptions related to the possible relationships between focus of attention to musical elements and...

3D Virtual Worlds for STEM Instruction in Middle Schools: The STEM-ICT 3D Experience

Sean Williams; Nita Matzen; Rob Sanders; Edward Roberts; Penny Barker; Allyson McFalls; Amy Cheney

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 3645–3649

The STEM-ICT 3D Experience is an NSF-sponsored ITEST project (#0833552) exploring the role of three- dimensional virtual worlds for teaching seventh grade students STEM discipline topics. This project is led by a consortium of universities and works ...