Edited by Diane McGrath, Kansas State University

formerly Journal of Research on Computing in Education

Yong Zhao, Carol Sue Englert, Jing Chen, Su Chin Jones, and Richard E. Ferdig
Michigan State University

Abstract

This article describes the development of a Web-based literacy learning software application: Technology Enhanced Learning Environment on the Web (TELE-Web). TELE-Web was developed based on an existing literacy program for elementary school students. In describing the development of TELE-Web, we adopt an emerging perspective on technology and established practices in education and literacy. This perspective also explores how technology is affected by literacy practices in educational contexts, instead of concentrating only on the effects of technology. (Keywords: computer-assisted instruction, literacy, Web-based learning environments.)

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C. S. Englert, Y. Zhao, M. Gillingham, S. Jones, R. Ferdig, J. Chen, H. Buttorff, & M. Pardales. (1998).TELE-Web [Computer software]. East Lansing: Michigan State University. Available: http://tele.educ.msu.edu/default.html.

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Contributors

Yong Zhao is an assistant professor of technology in teaching and learning at the College of Education, Michigan State University. He is a researcher at the Center for Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA). His research interests include Web-based learning environments, language learning, and teacher adoption of technology.

Carol Sue Englert is a professor at Michigan State University in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE). Her research interests include literacy instruction for students at risk for school failure with a specific focus on the examination of discourse in literacy events, technology applications to literacy instruction, and the role of participation in a discourse community in the development of literacy knowledge and performance.

Jing Chen is a graduate student in CEPSE at Michigan State University. She is interested in developing Web-based collaborative environments.

Su Chin Jones was a graduate student in CEPSE at Michigan State University.

Richard E. Ferdig is a doctoral candidate and Spencer Fellow at Michigan State University’s College of Education and a research associate with CIERA. His research interests include stories, storytelling, and the creation and implementation of Web and video-based learning environments.

Address: Dr. Yong Zhao, 346 Erickson Hall, College of Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824; zhaaoyo@pilot.msu.edu.

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