Introduction
This project explores the development of the word processor and its impact on writing, literacy, and educational practice. By tracing its historical roots, examining the communication needs that shaped its invention, and considering how it transformed reading and writing habits, the presentation highlights the reciprocal relationship between technology and human learning. I also include personal reflections from my experience learning Japanese, where digital text entry systems reshaped how I approached complex writing systems.
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References:
Bolter, J. D. (2001). Writing Space: Computers, Hypertext, and the Remediation of Print (on remediation of writing technologies).
Ong, W. J. (1982). Orality and Literacy: The Technologizing of the Word.
Kress, G. (2005). Gains and losses: New forms of texts, knowledge, and learning.
Ai Use Statement:
The images in the video were created using NotebookLM, with written components supported by ChatGPT for organization and refinement. All final analysis and interpretations are my own. The movie was produced through Apple’s imovie.