Welcome 1. My Story 2. Practical Tips How to Integrate e-Tools for Writing - A Journey - By Bernie van Loon -

History and future purpose of ICT for teaching and learning writing  What did ICT look like?  What will it look like in the future? - Activity 1 – puzzle your way into the future What does ICT look like in your classroom?  Jacqui Sharp website – A whole new way of teaching and learning:

Observation & implementation  Seeking advice from colleagues –be selective, observe colleagues and prioritise ideas to implement.  Experts – students and teachers, observe and take notes/images/film.  Choose ICT goal, activity and purpose.  Implement 1 goal, tool and activity at a time  It’s a fluid process: Reflect – amend if needed- embody – build-reflect

Examples of e-tools for writing Picture from “Walking the Talk” by Jacqui Sharp (2010)

Camera use: Capture pictures and film Topic writing Oral language before writing Prior knowledge Assessment Writing / brainstorm

I-pad use: Small group research before writing Teaching I-pad skills purposefully Reading e-books/software

Laptop and projector use Text organisers Modelling Shared writing Exemplars Student independent activity

I.W.B use: Modelling handwriting Brainstorm before writing KWL charts Independent or shared Shared editing

I-phone use: Typing skills Publishing Research/note taking Listening comprehension Camera skills

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Where are you at and where to go next?  Establishing e-tool goals  1. prepare (update computers, websites to use, etc.)  2. modelling tool (interactive whiteboard, website, I-Pad, etc.)  3. student activity tool related to curriculum (website template, online-books, etc.)  4. assessment tool (e-asTTle, individual student folders on the server, camera recordings, etc.)

Resources and Tips Remember to only choose 1 goal at a time Getting ready: Update Java, Flash player & Shockwave Teaching and learning websites: PD: Websites My

Thank you and good luck! “Where there is no vision, the people perish” Anon. What is your vision of a successful implementation of ICT for writing in your classroom? Become “e-confident” one step at a time Please go onto the iPlus wiki and post a wall wisher with your feedback for this session and anything you’d like to add

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