In the Online Classroom, We Are All Writers

In our everyday lives, we become things which we do not realize. Take for example, that one may not consider her/him self to be a “writer”. Yet, in the online classroom, that is exactly what we are all. Simply by the fact that all communication must occur through the medium of the written word, all who are students and teachers in an online class must become writers. Typically, the word “writer” refers to authors and those who write for a living. However, the word is much more encompassing than that. Secretaries, CEO’s, and even scientists are all writers. “Writer” can refer to anyone who uses the written word to communicate with others. Therefore we, the students in this class, are all writers. The formal assignments require us to produce written works. Class discussions are also conducted through writing.

These writing assignments are practice; helping us to become better writers. Through practice and by learning the rules of writing, the class is shaping us into proficient, quality writers. Even with the advent of technology, the skill of good writing is still important. The only major difference now is that instead of having paper documents, electronic documents have become more prevalent. The online class is a perfect example of this. Though most of us would not consider ourselves to be writers, we are simply because we are part of an online class.