Using technology tools in writing instruction

Abstract

This review of the literature aims to provide an overview of the technology used to enhance writing
instruction in face-to-face and online environments. The research questions have the goal of finding
the most widely utilized collaborative and multimodal tools described in the literature, and what
benefits these tools bring to teaching and learning writing. Results reveal three main categories:
collaboration and presentation tools, evaluation and feedback tools, and organization tools. This
evolving technology can greatly enhance writing instruction and increase communication and
collaboration practices between teachers and learners.