Books Quote by Troy Hicks
““I argue here and throughout this book that if we engage students in real writing tasks and we use technology in such a way that it complements their innate need to find purposes and audiences for their work, we can have them engaged in a digital writing process that focuses first on the writer, then on the writing, and lastly on the technology” (8).””
About This Quote
Source Book: Digital Writing Pedagogy by Troy Hicks, 2020
Engaging students with authentic writing tasks and purposeful technology use centers the writer, then the writing, then tools.
In simple terms: Focus on writer, then writing, then tech.
Key Takeaway
Design tasks that prioritize purpose and audience before tech.
Themes
education
writing
technology
engagement
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
pedagogical
practical
When to use this quote
- classroom assignments
- online portfolios
- collaborative projects
- peer review
Key Concepts
constructivism
digital literacy
audience awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure tech supports rather than dominates writing?
- What authentic audiences can students target?
A Different Perspective
Technology can distract if not aligned with clear purpose.
