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Technology and Writing: The Process and Evaluation of Writing
July 23, 2013
Technology and Writing: The Process
and Evaluation of Writing
July 23, 2013
Getting Started
1. Paperwork—Photo Release, Password Form, Flyer
2. Go to http://iwp.iweb.bsu.edu/profdev/tech13.htm
3. Download and save AM PowerPoint4. Please click or copy and paste: https://
docs.google.com/forms/d/1dRr_HiG0OoTLQ8joUJ-plxaxIm54z70OyOHqeZVVF6Q/viewform.
Agenda
Intros Easel.ly Texting surveys Piktochart Break Storybird Forallrubrics Collaborative discussion Surveymonkey
LUNCH: Noon to 1 PM
The Atrium- food court South on McKinley Avenue; outside tables. Chick-fil-A; Sbarro, salads, wraps, burgers, Mexican,
and Asian foods. Cardinal Crossing -food court
South to second light, then into Student Center ahead on right.
Taco Bell, Starbucks, sandwiches, wraps, and grill foods.
University Village- restaurants South to second light, then east two blocks Jimmy John’s, Greek’s Pizza; Scotty’s Brewhouse, Pita
Pit.
Taking Notes
Feel free to take notes how you prefer,but please let us recommend an option:Use the notes section beneath each slide.
Writing: Beyond the Essay
Many teachers think incorporating writing means essays (and grading essays).
The Common Core Literacy Standards have increased the types of and amounts of writing students need to create.
Writing is more than just essays, though. Writing should be used to demonstrate learning.
Infographic Examples
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/sites/edtechmagazine.com.k12/files/uploads/7habitosprofesores-760.jpg
http://www.edudemic.com/2013/01/plagiarism-in-education/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thedcdl/7748700532/sizes/k/in/photostream/
Infographics
Combine information + graphics to convey an idea.
Meet Common Core Standards for expository writing.
Easy and engaging media that students can use to show what they know.
Infographics
There are several different programs you can use to create infographics, but the two easiest ones to use in the classroom are:
Easel.ly (www.easel.ly) Piktochart (www.piktochart.com)
Infographic ProgramsBoth programs work similarly. Accounts must be created with an email
address, but don’t require confirmation.
Infographics must be created in Firefox or Chrome. The software does not work properly in Internet Explorer.
How to Use Infographics in the Classroom
Summarize information Review a concept—from a unit or the
year Illustrate a point—provide visual support
for more extensive writing projects, like formal essays
Planning writing—main points for an essay or plot lines for a story
Live Polls
Truly instant feedback, info gathering
Connects to the Common Core
Appropriate for any grade level
Requires device with text or email capabilities
Resources
Several sources for polling apps are available
Poll Everywhere http://www.polleverywhere.com/
Toluna Quick Surveys (marketing) https://www.quicksurveys.com/
Let’s Try It
Please respond to the poll questions
Turn & Talk! How might you use this application in your classroom?
Why Storybird?
Common Core Literacy Standards Narrative Expository Argumentative
Formatted as actual book Write with a purpose Professional quality art Willingness to share Real publishing is possible
What Storybird can do
Write nonfiction stories Write fictional stories Write poetry Aids understanding of purpose Aids understanding of audience
www.storybird.com
Process
Easy registration and account set-up Get inspired by artwork, then write Write then find artwork Write then search for artwork Put it together
Forallrubrics
Register www.forallrubrics.com Copy information
Set up account Go to Admin Add a class name (section number, too) Add 3 sample students
Explore Library
Click on library Scroll or search for rubrics CCSS Buck Institute for Education how to create a
rubric Creative Common Rubrics Copy rubric using +
Try Assessment
Click on My Class Choose class on right. Choose rubric on left Click + next to student’s name Click in boxes Click DONE Repeat
Create a Rubric
Click DESIGN Click + New Rubric Click Advanced Editing Enter title: Making a Peanut Butter
Sandwich In Items, enter categories, e.g.
Appearance, Taste, Components, Cleanup Click checkmark when satisfied.
Create a Rubric cont.
Enter descriptors under beginning Start with exemplary (on right) and work
backward. Remember, left is low score. Include previous elements; build in skill. Include standards for later reports.
Click DONE.
Generate a Report
Click on ANALYZE at top Choose class report Choose class and rubric Click on “Item Analysis” on right for
averages Go back to ANALYZE Choose Rubrics Standards Report Change class at top
Play time
Also check out FAQ for
Portable device use ipad, iPhone
Peer evaluations Earning badges Email messaging
Collaborative Discussions:An alternative to traditional class discussions with several benefits: Involvement by all Time for thinking and processing
information Record of discussion for later reference Flexible timing for participation
Collaborative Discussions
For our model, we’ll use My Big Campus, but you could also use: Moodle, BlackBoard or other similar
programs Paper and pencil in class
Whole class response with large paper Small group or partner response
Purposes of Collaborative Discussions
To introduce a concept To demonstrate understanding of a
concept To debate an issue To build a deeper understanding of a
concept To support arguments with specific
examples To practice respectfully acknowledging
and disagreeing with others
Examples of Collaborative Discussions
From AP Literature
How does geography impact the lives of the characters in the book? How is it important in shaping/influencing your own life?
Examples of Collaborative Discussions
From High School Government
Your entire educational career has occurred during the era of test test test. These standardized tests are meant to help students achieve more. Your question, though, is Do standardized tests really improve education in America? Please read the information athttp://standardizedtests.procon.org/ to use as the basis for your answer.
You will need to post your response to the question AND respond to a classmate by 11:59 pm on Sunday. Your responses must follow the required format. Please see your syllabus or the attached document for that format.
How to Set Up a Collaborative Discussion on MBC
After selecting the group (class) you want to assign a discussion, click on the “Discussions” tab.
Then click “Add Discussion”
Enter a Title for the post, tags [not necessary], decide when you want the discussion to open, and then type the prompt/ question in the “Post” section.
You can decide if you want the prompt to be open to everyone or just certain members of the class/group.
Students will then type their responses in the textbox beneath the prompt. They can upload files (an infographic perhaps?), links, and files. When they’re finished, they can post by clicking “Add Post.”
To respond to a classmate’s post, students just type in the textbox beneath the classmate’s response and then press “Comment” to post a response.
Surveymonkey
Why use Primary research
Departments School Students
Formative assessment Project feedback
Surveymonkey Explore
Click on +Create Survey on right Give title Click Continue Click on Add Question at bottom Choose Question Type
Click on green question examples for help Save and close Click Collect responses Click Analyze results
Take IWP workshop survey at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HSJC793