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“Hanging Out”: Cultivating Writing Groups Online
The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
  • Tanya R. Cochran, Union College - Lincoln
  • Rasha Diab, University of Texas at Austin
  • Thomas Ferrel, University of Missouri - Kansas City
  • Beth Godbee, Marquette University
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
3 p.
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Publisher
National Council of Teachers of English-Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning
Abstract

In this narrative, we describe the process and value of meeting in online writing groups via google hangouts. These groups offer a range of benefits, including just-in-time support, mentoring, and processing of the clamorous, eventful life of the writer. These groups also serve as a life-giving writing environment where we can think out loud and share spoken and written ideas with engaged, supportive, and sympathetic readers.

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Published version. The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning, Vol. 21, No. 1 (Winter 2015-2016): 152-154. Permalink. © 2015 National Council of Teachers of English. Used with permission.

Citation Information
Tanya R. Cochran, Rasha Diab, Thomas Ferrel and Beth Godbee. "“Hanging Out”: Cultivating Writing Groups Online" The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning (2015) ISSN: 1085-4630
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/beth_godbee/35/