1. Using Google Add-Ons to Support Student Writing

2. Goals for This Session 1. Explain how Google Docs can support student writing in your classroom. 2. Find and use at least one Add-On in Google Docs 3. Explain how that Add-On could support student writing in your classroom.

3. On Writing Writing is a process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing) Writing is better when other people are involved Writer’s improve when given specific, targeted feedback on their writing

4. Google Docs & Writing Docs is process-oriented (revision history, outlines) Docs is built around collaboration Docs encourages feedback through comments and suggesting mode Docs allows Add-Ons for increased functionality Can we make the writing process better?

5. Built-In Tools to Support Writing

6. Document Outline

8. Sharing

10. Comments

12. “Suggesting” Mode

15. Revision History

17. Voice Typing

19. Add-Ons to Support Writing

20. What is an Add-On? Google Docs is great, but not perfect. Add-Ons Add capabilities On to Google Docs

21. How do I get Add-Ons? 1. Open Google Docs 2. Open the “Add-Ons” menu 3. Click “Get Add-Ons” 4. Find the Add-On you want 5. Click the blue “Free” button 6. Approve the Add-On

22. Add-On #1: Word Cloud Generator For Improving Language & Vocabulary in Writing

24. Add-On #2: Writing Reviser For Improving Language & Vocabulary in Writing

27. Add-On #3: Stoplight Annotator For Focused Self- and Peer-Assessment in Writing

29. Add-On #4: Highlight Tool For Focused Self- and Peer-Assessment in Writing

31. Add-On #5*: Goobric for Students For Ultra-Focused Self- and Peer-Assessment in Writing *not technically an add-on

33. Using Goobric for Students 1. Assign a Doc through Classroom 2. Create a blank spreadsheet and set up Doctopus 1. At least one student must open their Doc before Doctopus will work 3. Attach a Goobric to the assignment 4. Students need to install the Goobric for Students Chrome extension Once these steps are all done, students see a notification each time they open their assignment that a rubric is available

34. Add-On #6*: Draftback To Revisit and Review the Writing Process *not technically an add-on

36. Closing 1. What is one way you can use Google Docs to support student writing in your classroom? 2. What is one Add-On you learned about today that seems especially useful?