Writing

toc =Writing with Laptops=

1 to 1 laptop learning
Laptops have a major effect on instruction at each stage of the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, rewriting and dissemination stages. Writing with laptops:


 * 1 . Increased integration into Instruction** – easier to integrate computer based writing. They can work on it a little bit at a time and finish it later. Writing extends into other subject areas beyond the language arts. They can do the writing at home.


 * 2. More iterative** – Having continuous access to the technology allows students to work on the elements of the writing process – planning their writing, gathering diverse information and resources, review and revise their writing and disseminate or publish it.


 * 3. More public** - visible and collaborative – Google docs, blogs, websites


 * 4. More purposeful and authentic** – opportunities to write for real audiences


 * 5. Move diverse in genre** – easier to do when full time access to the technology

=Other K-12 ideas=
 * 6. Improved in quality** – Factors include:
 * Support tools – spell checkers, grammar checkers, thesauruses, ect.
 * Feedback and revision
 * Formatting
 * 7. Becomes more autonomous** – provide students with the tools, skills and disposition
 * 7. Becomes more autonomous** – provide students with the tools, skills and disposition
 * Classroom publishing
 * Traditional (books, newsletters, brochures)
 * Electronic (software based – ppt., word, Publisher, web site, blog, Wiki)

Maine's Laptop Program
Found to Aid Student Scores in Writing http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/cosn/issues/2007-11-05/7.html