Writing with Technologies
Chapter 7
21st Century
There are lots of different ways to merge writing and technology together to make writing fun for the students. Teaching students to write well is an important necessity for teachers to do but if something isn't fun the students are not going to want to learn or be successful in it. We are teaching the 21st century students and they know and enjoy technology. Why not mix something they love with something they have to learn. Many students of all ages struggle with both learning to write well, as well as learning to enjoy writing.
Become Successful
Even in today's technology society, writing continues to be a skill that is critical to success. Students are getting tested over their writing ability and being able to use the writing process throughout their years in school starting in third grade. Different tools create excitement for children to get involved and enjoy writing. Teachers can motivate students engaging them in writing and providing feedback online. Students are able to develop new ideas and apply existing knowledge to a creative product.
Think Creatively
Wordle Cloud
Wordle can be used for fun but can also be used as a tool to promote reflection ad conversation about the text. There are different graphing websites that can used for comparing like a Venn-Diagram but that is not what Wordle is used for. Wordle can help keep track of how many words used and would be great for poetry writing.
Concept Map
Concept mapping allows you to draw visual maps of concepts to connect to other links. In school teachers might call these graphic organizers or webs. Students can create these images with pencil and paper but using technology can take a simple assignment into a powerful project tool to share. These templates can be used for structuring various types of writing activities.
Blog
Blogging can help students starting at an elementary level illustrate how writers can publish and share their ideas with teachers, students, classmates, and family members in blogosphere.
Write Clearly
For success in writing online:
- Structure
- Writing procedures
- Establish expectations
- Pay attention
- Collaborate
Merging Writing with Technology
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