Computers are believed to have revolutionized the composition classroom for those instructors familiar with how to use the new technology. What are the benefits of incorporating computer technology into the classroom? What are the limitations?

How Do You Use Computers in the Classroom?
Eva Bednarowicz, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Wendy Sharer, Assistant Professor, East Carolina University
Elizabeth Rohan, Assistant Professor, University of Michigan-Dearborn
    Responses to How Do You Use Computers in the Classroom?
     Eva Bednarowicz, University of Illinois at Chicago
     Elizabeth Rohan, University of Michigan-Dearborn
     Wendy Sharer, East Carolina University


Many instructors begin the semester with high hopes and plans to inspire joy and enthusiasm in their students’ writing. Despite these best efforts, by midterm, energy can flag for both instructor and student, with everyone looking forward to when it will all be over. What do you do to reinvigorate the class to combat the mid-semester doldrums?

Combating the Mid-semester Doldrums
Mike Hamer, Lecturer, East Carolina University
Eva Bednarowicz, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Beth Burmester, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Illinois at Chicago
Stephanie Hopkins, Faculty Instructor, New York University; Teaching Associate, Bard College; Adjunct, New School University