transform student writing
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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