transform student writing

Transform Student Writing

Jon Orech Instructional Technology Coordinator South High School, Downers Grove, IL

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Writing and Technology are inextricable.

Thinking beyond the tools How does the tool promote a

fundamental literacy? How does the technology extend the

learning experience? What pedagogy will ensure the

success of 1 and 2?

Today…

NCTE Clive Thompson The Stanford Study

Writing for AUTHENTICAudience and Purpose

What is an “authentic” audience and purpose?

For the sake of students,

teachers MUST have a web presence and

a functioning PLN.

“School-bound”Authentic

Book Reviews “Biopedia” Jigsaw/ SG asses

sment Peer response Wiki Solutions M

anual Alice Project

“Life”Authentic

“25 days to make a difference”

Spanish translations (audio)

Wikipedia article “Hire Me”

Assessment

“Authentic”Blog format for feedback

“Forensic” feedback

Successful teaching today requires:

Experimentation.

Co-creation of content.

Relinquishing control.

Tolerance [encouragement] of failure.

Siemens and Titterberger