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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

Facilitators

Facilitators

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/

InfographicsVisual Writing

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.

Infographic Programs

Programs are easy to use: just drag and drop images enter text in text boxes

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

Student Infographic Examples

Live PollingInformation Collection

Live Polls

Truly instant feedback, info gathering

Connects to the Common Core

Appropriate for any grade level

Requires device with text or email capabilities

Using Polls

Formative Assessment Student Feedback Self Assessment Primary Research

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?

Break Time

StorybirdCreating & Publishing

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

ForallrubricsEasy Digital Student Evaluation

Forallrubrics

Why use Ease of assessment Analyze data Have data all in one place

Demos

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 DiscussionsUsing My Big Campus

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.

SurveymonkeySurvey Your Students

Surveymonkey

Why use Primary research

Departments School Students

Formative assessment Project feedback

Surveymonkey

Register Click Sign up FREE Fill in screens Copy information on password reminder

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

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