Designing Learning Companions for Enhancing Students' Writing Habits

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Abstract

This study confronts the issue of insufficient writing practice among elementary students, a concern prevalent in Taiwan. Despite the integral role of writing in learning, students frequently need more opportunities for consistent writing practice, affecting their reading and writing abilities. This research proposes a novel approach through an artificial intelligence-based "Writing Companion," designed to supplement the writing practice gap in current education. Three design mechanisms of the Writing Companion include facilitating autonomous writing opportunities, providing writing prompts, and aiding self-monitoring of the writing process. By encouraging consistent writing habits and promoting a balance of writing practice and strategy learning, this study aims to enhance students' writing literacy and motivation. The findings may provide critical insights into harnessing artificial intelligence to improve writing education.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication31st International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2023 - Proceedings
EditorsJu-Ling Shih, Akihiro Kashihara, Weiqin Chen, Weiqin Chen, Hiroaki Ogata, Ryan Baker, Ben Chang, Seb Dianati, Jayakrishnan Madathil, Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef, Yuqin Yang, Hafed Zarzour
PublisherAsia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education
Pages890-892
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9786269689026
StatePublished - Dec 2023
Event31st International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2023 - Matsue, Shimane, Japan
Duration: 4 Dec 20238 Dec 2023

Publication series

Name31st International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2023 - Proceedings
Volume2

Conference

Conference31st International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2023
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityMatsue, Shimane
Period4/12/238/12/23

Keywords

  • Student Autonomy
  • Writing Companion
  • Writing Habits

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