I am really excited about my inquiry project, although before I go much further, I want to gather more data about my students. On Saturday, I plan to work on developing a better Writing Survey to determine students' current attitudes toward and beliefs about writing. I will later have them complete a similar survey after writing and creating digitally in order to document change. I also saved samples of writing from the early weeks of school before laptops were issued.
Fortunately, we have many opportunities to write in a digital format. I am using Moodle for journaling, online discussions, and reading responses. We also have a school blog where students can talk about books. Many of my students have contributed to this, and find it highly engaging. I've also tried having them read an online article and submit a comment. The work ahead of me is in helping students to expand their writing. The type of writing we are doing digitally tends to be off the cuff, first draft kinds of writing. I am interested in learning how to best apply the writing process to digital writing, so I have ordered Troy Hicks' book The Digital Writing Workshop. I have also gathered lots of articles about engaging reluctant writers and digital writing in general.
I'm looking forward to gathering new ideas and tips when we convene on Saturday. See you then.
I would love to write, this is an amazing way to know. But I would love to write if I am alone.I can think well and be able to learn more of what I wrote while I am in front of a computer. Thanks.
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