چکیده (انگلیسی):

Our paper introduces a new initiative on a common computer program used as a cognitive tool
that facilitates learning with as opposed to learning through technology. The tool, which
comprises a modification of a so-called boilerplate, is part of a joint learning system (Kim and
Reeves, 2007) in which the tool, learner and activity are equal participators in the learning
process. Our focus is on teachers with limited technical expertise. The boilerplate is used as a
learning tool specifically aimed at supporting graduate and post-graduate essay writing classes.
Teachers have limited time to learn new computer programs and may avoid these because of
limited technology skills and inexperience in this area. The cognitive tool assists students with
structuring, formatting and grammar. In our presentation, we clarify the special features of the
tool, and reflect on the philosophy behind it as well as on its potential for teachers in higher
education.