using technology to encourage reading and writing
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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
www.lorislatestlinks.blogspot.com
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