Children need a block of time to write, from forty-five to
sixty minutes daily. They need regular response to their writing from the
teacher, peers, and others. They also need a teacher who listens carefully to
them and supports them to become a better writer. Teachers need to help
children see that they can write about everyday things. Children need teachers
who help them build their background knowledge about topics of their choosing.
The thinking that goes into writing is invisible so teachers need to demonstrate
or model what it takes to be a good writer. Students need teachers who
explicitly teach writing skills such as sequencing, spelling, rereading and
supporting big ideas with examples. Can use the Gradual Release of
Responsibility Framework (GRR) to provide appropriate instruction, moving
students towards independence. Students move back and forth between GRR
components as they master skills, strategies, and standards.
Integrating technology into writing
SOFTWARE PROGRAMMES
Microsoft Word comes installed with two revising tools:
Comments and Track Changes. So once students send their work electronically to
the teacher, suggestions can be made on students' work. Open "Track
Changes" which is located under Tools on Mac computers and Review on PC
computers.
USING WIKIS & BLOGS TO CREATE, PUBLISH & DISTRIBUTE
WRITING
Wikis and blogs are two examples of online applications to
encourage writers to collaborate. Wiki is a web application that allows users
to freely add and edit content on the Web. A blog allows the writer to publish
and permits readers to post comments in response to the original entry, idea,
or question.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
Students have the chance to interact with their peers, share
personal narratives, and discover their voices through digital storytelling. One
of the various software programs available for purchase is frequently already
present on the computer. The emphasis is on the storytelling, and technology
offers the setting and tools necessary to produce a story with a strong voice
and message.
digital stories.
LIST OF RESOURCES
• Digital
Storytelling in Scott County:
www.scott.k12.ky.us/technology/digital
storytelling/ds.html
• Center for Digital Storytelling:
• Digital
Stories by Students and Teachers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBcsj3LNtxM
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1 comment:
You are right Chinoir, and when we return to the classroom, both we as teachers and our students will greatly benefit from each of these techniques. By incorporating every student in the writing process, we may simplify our job and perhaps improve as instructors as a result of using these strategies.
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