Reporting writing process feedback in the classroom: using keystroke logging data to reflect on writing processes

Reporting writing process feedback in the classroom : using keystroke logging data to reflect on writing processes

Keystroke loggers facilitate researchers to collect fine-grained process data and offer support in analyzing these data. Keystroke logging has become popular in writing research, and study by study we are now paving the path to a better understanding of writing process data. However, few researchers have concentrated on how to bring keystroke logging to the classroom. Not because they are not convinced that writing development could benefit from a more process-oriented pedagogy, but because 'translating' complex and large data sets to an educational context is challenging. Therefore, we have developed a new function in Inputlog, specifically aiming to facilitate writing tutors in providing process feedback to their students. Based on an XML- logfile, the so-called 'report' function automatically generates a pdf-file addressing different perspectives of the writing process: pausing, revision, source use, and fluency. These perspectives are reported either quantitatively or visually. Brief introductory texts explain the information presented. Inputlog provides a default feedback report, but users can also customize the report. This paper describes the process report and demonstrates the use of it in an intervention. We also present some additional pedagogical scenarios to actively use this type of feedback in writing classes.

HUMANIORA Språk och litteratur Jämförande språkvetenskap och allmän lingvistik hsv//swe
HUMANITIES Languages and Literature General Language Studies and Linguistics hsv//eng
process feedback
writing processes
keystroke logging
self-assessment
writing from sources
language teaching and learning
språkdidaktik

Ingår i:The Journal of Writing Research: Universiteit Antwerpen12:1, s. 109-1402030-10062294-3307

Av författaren/redakt...: Vandermeulen, Ni ...; Leijten, Mariëll ...; Van Waes, Luuk

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