Wednesday, November 10, 2010
update
Seth and I are working to create a community of writers between his students and mine. We are experimenting with digital storytelling, and skype to engage my 3rd grade writers in production, revising, editing, and sharing of work. I'm working on a rubric and feedback form that will allow Seth's high school students to offer praise and polish to my 3rd grade writers, as well as an authentic destination for their work. I'm also working to incorporate my students management of our blog, hoping that they will become the facilitators of this digital piece as we work through the school year. I appreciated the help with the digital storytelling and look forward to sharing what we've done when we meet on the 4th.
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I am trying to make writing be a more authentic task for my students so I'm excited to see how much initiative and leadership that your 3rd graders take in theirs!
ReplyDeleteThat's such an awesome idea. I was just talking to a colleague yesterday about having students become peer editors across grades and schools in our system. Using skype is a good suggestion. It makes it more personal for the students. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that? I can't even imagine being a third grader and having a high schooler commenting on my work. It makes me smile just thinking of it-what awesome motivation and sense of audience.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project you have going! I can't wait to see how it comes together.
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