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Turn pupils into published authors. A global community of teachers, pupils, families and authors provides a real purpose to write. Via Nik Peachey 
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"The push for STEM innovation and global competitiveness led to an almost desertion of writing education in schools, leading to graduates who can barely put together a report. However, there is an increasing push around the importance of liberal arts subjects to success in tech fields, as major companies begin seeking more liberal arts graduatesto fill their coffers." Via EDTECH@UTRGV, Jim Lerman
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Below is a collection of some powerful apps to help you enhance your writing style. They provide you with a distraction-free environment where you can focus more on the writing task. Some of these apps offer other interesting features that include giving you instant feedback on your writing style, proofreading services, spelling check, and many more. We invite you to check them out and share with us your feedback. Enjoy
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65 Interesting Ideas* for Class Blog Posts *and tips This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share Alike 3.0 License. Blogging Research Wordle by Kristina B
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You can skip paper and pencil by using these tools to help streamline the process of outlining ideas visually. Via Sarah McElrath, Jim Lerman
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Most writing apps offer basic collaboration features–for example, sharing a document over email or allowing others to comment on the document. But some go beyond that. We've previously looked at apps that can help you write better, such as one that grades the article's readability. This time we're focusing on the online writing and editing apps that offer the best collaborative features.
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Stories are the most engaging content type for customers. Using strategies like emotional appeal, a timeline, and clever choice of words, stories are an incredibly effective tool for shaping your bra… Via Stefano Principato, massimo facchinetti, Educational Peaks, Stephania Savva, Ph.D
Kim Auld's comment,
May 27, 2017 2:29 AM
Some good pointers here for those starting out. These things could be incorporated into the business classroom also.
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Book Creator Ambassador Beth Holland considers how Book Creator can help enable students to document the 5 steps of the design thinking process. Via Ana Cristina Pratas, Jim Lerman
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We asked our Book Creator Ambassadors to choose their favourite apps for smashing with Book Creator. Here's their top choices. Via Ana Cristina Pratas, Jim Lerman
Willem Kuypers's curator insight,
May 25, 2017 9:15 AM
Que ce soit le logiciel Book Creator ou un autre, les e-books vont être utilisés de plus en plus, même si la progression est lente.
Sample Student's curator insight,
May 25, 2017 9:06 PM
I love Book Creator. I integrate other apps with it, intuitively. And then when I am asked about what I use, I have to stop and think about it. This is a one-stop article with great support for each app and very nice ideas!
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Everyone makes mistakes when writing. Sometimes, those mistakes are just simple typos; other times, they're the result of grammar skills that need polishing or updating. The more writers -- and emerging writers -- know about how grammar works, the more clear, concise, and effective communicators...
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May is all about celebrating short stories, and Signature wants to take part in the fun. Here are 17 short story collections to read right now.
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"Learn how to find a serious content professional -- the perfect writer for your business who would love to make your content program more successful."
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If you are trying to sell your skills as a writer, here is a guide for your potential customers. It should help you find new ones. Via Sergio Prior, Andrea Rossi
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Maximilian Dörrbecker's map of the writing systems of our world is fascinating. Check it out. Via Dot MacKenzie, Charles Tiayon
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I recently finished making a couple of videos that teach people how to create self-hosted WordPress blogs. Using a self-hosted WordPress blog is the way to go if your goal is to create a robust platform to showcase your professional work. But creating a blog like that could be overkill for those who just want to find a quick and easy to way to publish their thoughts online. The following three platforms reside somewhere between Creed Thoughts and full-fledged blogging platforms.
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I’ve written a lot about the value of scaffolded writing frames for students – English Language Learners and those who are proficient in English – to use when they are responding to prompts. As my colleague Lara Hoekstra says, “As long as we’re clear that these are some ways to write, not THE ways to write, they can be helpful.” Via Mel Riddile
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Your essential ‘how-to’ guide to writing good abstracts
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Traditional diaries get an upgrade with apps that encourage writing, organize notes, use photographs and protect entries from nosy little brothers. Via Sarah McElrath
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There's a mountain of apps and online tools that can make writing easier, whether you're trying to weave together a jumble of ideas, fix split infinitives, or nail down that hard-to-think-of word. But vetting those tools and determining what fits best with your writing style takes a lot of time.
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Storytelling in its way can have just as much complexity as music or mathematics. That we don’t really understand this craft – or that this is a craft – is partly because of the romantic myth of “inspiration” peddled by authors as much as anyone. It is taught (up to a point) in creative writing degrees – but it can be simplified enough to be taught to schoolchildren as well. Via Nik Peachey, Stephania Savva, Ph.D
Ricard Garcia's curator insight,
May 25, 2017 6:39 AM
Please, can someone pay attention to what this guy is saying??? In total agreement with his view!
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A thousand lesson plans, unit plans, and additional resources all focused on teaching writing. -JL
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Young writers often feel blocked by the act of writing itself. Use these ideas to help get their thoughts flowing.
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Free images for blogs and marketers. I have collected a bunch of sites that give you free images for commercial use. Check it out!
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Free for commercial use certainly means free for educational use? Via Daniel Watson, Jeff Domansky, massimo facchinetti, Andrea Rossi
Jeff Domansky's curator insight,
May 17, 2017 11:06 AM
Here are 38 useful sources for free commercial -use stock photos. 
Best Smart Living Posts's curator insight,
May 18, 2017 11:26 PM
Daily writing, it's on the goal list!
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An interesting writing platform that combines writing assignments with safe blogging and eportfolio.