Using computers for writing has several benefits according to the document: 1) Computers are motivating for students and promote risk-taking behavior and persistence in writing. 2) Writing with computers improves students' attitudes towards writing, themselves, and school. 3) Features like editing and publishing capabilities help students engage with the writing process and see writing as recursive.

1. Why Use Computers for Writing?

6. The public nature of the word processor promotes * peer interaction * peer coaching *peer support

7. Writing with computers helps students see writing as recursive. The ability to change and manipulate text promotes revision and more concentration on the content.

8. Writing with the computer is a great equalizer . The end product will have the same letter quality. This increases the ease of reading and allows the reader to concentrate on content.

9. The ease of publishing gives students a sense of pride in authorship .

10. The success of using the computer in the classroom depends on the teacher.

12. By developing these qualities a teacher can then ....

14. Because as David Dockterman states in his book Great Teaching in the One Computer Classroom

15. If you give great teachers powerful tools, great things will happen!