using technology to encourage reading and writing

Using Technology to Using Technology to Encourage Reading and Encourage Reading and WritingWritingLori ElliottSeptember 29,2008

Why use technology for reading Why use technology for reading & writing?& writing?

Technology provides wonderful resources to use to motivate kids to read and write. The students

are very comfortable and used to using technology. Students

practice and enrich literacy skills while doing what they feel most

motivated to do, use technology.

How do you use technology for How do you use technology for literacy?literacy?Word Processing: Word 2007Google DocsPowerPointPhoto StoryWikisPodcastingWebsites

Word 2007: Cite SourcesWord 2007: Cite Sources

Do Math in 2007Do Math in 2007

Save as a PDFSave as a PDF

Google DocsGoogle Docs

Instruction UsesInstruction Uses

Power Point in the Classroomhttp://www.actden.com/pp/

Ideas for Power PointsIdeas for Power Pointshttp://www.online.tusc.k12.al.us/t

utorials/pptclass/pptclass.htmGamesSpellingGuided Reading

Pete’s PowerPoint StationPete’s PowerPoint Station

Power Points Already Power Points Already MadeMade

Did You Know?Did You Know?

You can Record!

SmartBoard LessonsSmartBoard LessonsInteractiveAvailable for All AgesAvailable for Many Language

Concepts

Photo StoryPhoto StoryGet Students excited about

Writing through the use of Photos, Narration, Music, and Writing.

Photo StoryPhoto Story

WikisWikisPB WikiWet PaintWikiSpaces

Why a Wiki?Students can write on the wiki. Add

to others’ writing, or make changes.

PodcastingPodcastingWhy podcasting?Students love writing scripts,

rehearsing, and performing. You can show a broader audience the finished product also.

PodcastingPodcastingSee the Podcasting How To.. On

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KidsReadsKidsReads

Kids ReadsKids ReadsReviewsNew booksAuthor SitesInterviews with AuthorsHow to start a book club (for

kids)Teacher Link

Spaghetti Book ClubSpaghetti Book Club

Stories Online: Kid Stories Online: Kid Favorite!Favorite!

Spelling CitySpelling Cityhttp://www.spellingcity.com/

Read Write Think.OrgRead Write Think.Org

Hundreds of resources and lessons in one place.

Story MapStory Map

Writing with AuthorsWriting with Authors