Ten Ways to Use Digital Tools in the Writing Classroom
Title of Panel or Colloquium
Keynote Address
Abstract
As I prepare for any class I teach, I post the planned activities on a WordPress blog and send out updates on Twitter. My blog post typically includes a photo I have found on Flickr, using a Creative Commons search. In class, we are likely to talk about Facebook, Flickr, or Pinterest. We build LinkedIn profiles, write blog posts, and discuss online personas. Technology has become a significant part of what I teach and how I communicate with students, but rarely am I teaching students technology. Instead, I am asking them to engage in conversations, research solutions, and take action. My goal is never to use technology for technology's sake; it is to engage students in activities that support their development as writers. In my presentation, I will outline ten ways teachers can use digital tools in the classroom to support student success in the writing classroom (and beyond).
Ten Ways to Use Digital Tools in the Writing Classroom
Auditorium (Room 100)
As I prepare for any class I teach, I post the planned activities on a WordPress blog and send out updates on Twitter. My blog post typically includes a photo I have found on Flickr, using a Creative Commons search. In class, we are likely to talk about Facebook, Flickr, or Pinterest. We build LinkedIn profiles, write blog posts, and discuss online personas. Technology has become a significant part of what I teach and how I communicate with students, but rarely am I teaching students technology. Instead, I am asking them to engage in conversations, research solutions, and take action. My goal is never to use technology for technology's sake; it is to engage students in activities that support their development as writers. In my presentation, I will outline ten ways teachers can use digital tools in the classroom to support student success in the writing classroom (and beyond).
