Pen-and-Paper versus Computer-Mediated Writing Modality as a New Dimension of Task Complexity
In this paper we make a proposal that writing modality (pen-and-paper versus computer-based writing can be conceptualized as a cognitive task complexity factor. To lay ground for this theoretical proposal, we first review previous adaptations of cognitive task-based models to second language (L2) wr...
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| description | In this paper we make a proposal that writing modality (pen-and-paper versus computer-based writing can be conceptualized as a cognitive task complexity factor. To lay ground for this theoretical proposal, we first review previous adaptations of cognitive task-based models to second language (L2) writing. We then compare pen-and-paper and computer-based writing modalities in terms of their general characteristics, outline the main tenets of multidisciplinary theoretical models which attribute learning and performance-related importance to writing modality, and review the available empirical evidence. From this we draw theoretical and empirical justification for our conceptualization of writing modality as a task complexity dimension. After outlining our conceptual view, we proceed with the review of the methods which could be used to independently assess cognitive load in paper and computer-written L2 tasks. In the conclusion, implications and suggestions for future research are provided. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-caa1a84f55a7425a8722820e56f3318e2023-11-23T17:20:45ZengMDPI AGLanguages2226-471X2022-07-017319510.3390/languages7030195Pen-and-Paper versus Computer-Mediated Writing Modality as a New Dimension of Task ComplexityOlena Vasylets0Javier Marín1Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Philology and Communication, University of Barcelona, 08007 Barcelona, SpainDepartamento de Psicología Básica y Metodología, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Murcia, 30100 Murcia, SpainIn this paper we make a proposal that writing modality (pen-and-paper versus computer-based writing can be conceptualized as a cognitive task complexity factor. To lay ground for this theoretical proposal, we first review previous adaptations of cognitive task-based models to second language (L2) writing. We then compare pen-and-paper and computer-based writing modalities in terms of their general characteristics, outline the main tenets of multidisciplinary theoretical models which attribute learning and performance-related importance to writing modality, and review the available empirical evidence. From this we draw theoretical and empirical justification for our conceptualization of writing modality as a task complexity dimension. After outlining our conceptual view, we proceed with the review of the methods which could be used to independently assess cognitive load in paper and computer-written L2 tasks. In the conclusion, implications and suggestions for future research are provided.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/7/3/195second language writingpen-and-paper writingcomputer-mediated writingtask complexitytask-based language teaching |
| spellingShingle | Olena Vasylets Javier Marín Pen-and-Paper versus Computer-Mediated Writing Modality as a New Dimension of Task Complexity Languages second language writing pen-and-paper writing computer-mediated writing task complexity task-based language teaching |
| title | Pen-and-Paper versus Computer-Mediated Writing Modality as a New Dimension of Task Complexity |
| title_full | Pen-and-Paper versus Computer-Mediated Writing Modality as a New Dimension of Task Complexity |
| title_fullStr | Pen-and-Paper versus Computer-Mediated Writing Modality as a New Dimension of Task Complexity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pen-and-Paper versus Computer-Mediated Writing Modality as a New Dimension of Task Complexity |
| title_short | Pen-and-Paper versus Computer-Mediated Writing Modality as a New Dimension of Task Complexity |
| title_sort | pen and paper versus computer mediated writing modality as a new dimension of task complexity |
| topic | second language writing pen-and-paper writing computer-mediated writing task complexity task-based language teaching |
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