New frontiers for the teaching of inclusive writing: between digital technologies and nature

Authors

  • Daniela Pasqualetto Università degli studi di Enna Kore
  • Letizia Pistone Università di Enna “Unikore”
  • Laura Andolina Università di Enna “Unikore”
  • Giulia Campanella Università di Enna “Unikore”
  • Alessandra Lo Piccolo Università degli studi di Enna Kore https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8585-1765

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4454/graphos.125

Keywords:

technologies, writing, nature, teaching, inclusion

Abstract

The integration of digital tools in writing teaching is redefining learning methods and strategies, offering opportunities to personalize educational paths and encourage the development of transversal skills. The paper analyzes the use of digital technologies as support tools for written production, highlighting their role in personalizing learning and promoting peer collaboration. In addition, the potential of outdoor education in integrating practical experiences with the use of digital tools is explored, creating connections between natural contexts and written production. Through a theoretical synthesis and the analysis of good practices, the contribution highlights the challenges and opportunities of an integrated approach, proposing an educational vision that combines technologies, nature and didactics of writing for an inclusive and innovative education.

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Published

2025-08-01

How to Cite

Pasqualetto, D., Pistone, L., Andolina, L., Campanella, G., & Lo Piccolo, A. . (2025). New frontiers for the teaching of inclusive writing: between digital technologies and nature. Graphos. International Journal of Paedagogy and Didactics of Writing, 7. https://doi.org/10.4454/graphos.125

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Essays