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Aids and resources for creators and teachers of writing, interactive fiction, digital stories, and transmedia
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10 Ways to Use Technology to Teach Writing > Eye On Education

10 Ways to Use Technology to Teach Writing > Eye On Education | Scriveners' Trappings | Scoop.it

"The Common Core’s Anchor Standard 6 for writing in grades K–12 requires students to “use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others”. Here are some ideas for meeting this standard (besides the obvious use of technology—word processing).


Via Beth Dichter
Beth Dichter's curator insight, April 7, 2013 9:35 AM

What tools are there to help students PRODUCE writing online? Lauren Davis identifies five areas that for producing writing:

* Collaborative tools

* Grammar and language resources

* Fun prompts to get their juices flowing

* Brainstorming and drafting graphic organizers.

* Research tools

What tools are there to help students PUBLISH writing online?
* Magazines

* Online contests

* Class e-newsletter or newspaper

* Book review website

* Class blog or website

There are links to many resources thoughout this post and in many cases specific suggestions are provided for grade levels. If you are not using online tools with your students this post provides great resources to help you begin the process.

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Idaho - English Language Arts Tool Box

Idaho - English Language Arts Tool Box | Scriveners' Trappings | Scoop.it

Idaho developed Common Core toolboxes for English langauge arts and mathematics.

 

Each toolbox provides an overview of the standards, instructional materials and resources, and information on the new assessments.

 

Embedded are links to videos and reports to assist educators and the public in better understanding the standards.


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