Peer Interaction and Writing: The Process of Revision

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to describe the effects of cooperative work with a computer on revision skills on the part of 10 to 11-year-old children who used the word processor on a regular basis, in pairs and small groups. This study is a part of a larger research project, the aim of which is to study the effects of introducing the computer into Italian compulsory school. Results of the pre and post-tests show that the experimental treatment (interaction plus computer work) can have important effects on revision abilities.