Web 2.0 ToolsAn Overview of Available Technologies
Teaching Writing for Adult English Language
Learners
SlideshareCreate Quality Presentations
BloggerCreate Class or Project Blogs
WikispacesClass or Group Wikis
FacebookSocial Networking
Google DocsDocument Collaboration
RSSCollect InformationWikipedia
Share Your Knowledgewith the World
BlogsStudents can submit work online for others to
comment onStudents can keep track of projects and
assignmentsTeachers and students can post links and
resources
http://buzz.blogger.com/
WikisGroups can
collaborate on writing assignments
Students can create final products that are viewed by people all over the world
Audio, video, and pictures promote learning for different learning styles and intelligences
http://flatclassroomproject2008.wikispaces.com/Web+2.0
Google DocsPairs or groups can collaborate on the same essayNo more need for carrying around USB flash memoryStudents and teachers can upload resources for access
from any internet-connected computer
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid
FacebookSocial networking
allows students to find and communicate with others with similar interests
Students use real language in authentic contexts
Pictures and graphics promote dual coding and making abstract ideas concrete
http://www.facebook.com/Sandler
WikipediaTeachers and
students can use Wikipedia as a starting point for understanding a topic
Students can use links as a starting point for research
Students can create entries for topics not yet covered in Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia
SlideshareStudents can develop
skills in writing in the modern world which includes presentation in multi-media formats
Students can create presentations for viewing not only in class, but also from any computer
Students can get feedback on their presentations from classmates
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RSSRSS feeds make it
possible to bring feeds from informative sources into one place, such as Google Reader
Teachers can aggregate postings from individual student blogs
Feeds can be organized according to specific topics
http://www.google.com/reader
CollaborationDevelop Information
Technology SkillsProject Based LearningReal-world end products for a
wider audienceConnect with people with
shared interestsEngage students with
meaningful and exciting learning opportunities
Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching Writing to Adult English Language Learners