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Mr Gamble 's List: writing
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Jul 25, 11
Troy
Either or? Doesn't have to be. Writing has always been digital.
Most teens are using social network and phones to post - this is writing.
Digital writing - kids are reading and writing snooks wi hypertext and images etc
Includes things like hyper text twitter etc
Collaborative work
Multimedia
Higher level thinking with txt and instant msg - to decode and create these shortcuts.
Need to teach different types of writing - this doesn't come naturally - the fact it's dropping off is not to do with txting.
Types of writing have changed.
The unfamiliar genre projects. New literacies.
Digital writing also has genres - need to explore them and work with kids to understand why you would want to use them in different contexts.
Digital writing allows students to get feedback from a much larger audience, more quickly. Kids are looking for more timely and authentic feedback. Influence applies in the same way. Amplify their voice.
Is putting a book report on a blog innovative? No. What helps students develop their voice?
Thoughtful responders.
Digitals.nwp.org amplifying student voice
Teach kids how to use digital tools. Take the time to do this. Eg Evernote, diigo, delicious.
Collaboration
Can see what people have contributed.
Off task behavior is okay, it's play, it's creative - good ideas come out of this.
Screen casts to explain their projects or learning
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