Writing+&+Tech

=Elementary Writing & Technology Ideafest! =

**Description:** Ideas and web sites to use in the elementary writing classroom were presented at this session. You should walk away with ideas on how to integrate technology into your 21st Century writing curriculum.

**Check out the Writing Quote slide show:** []
**Free Web 2.0 Tools for Writing Instruction:**
 * **Text Analyzer:** @http://www.usingenglish.com/resources/text-statistics.php
 * **Wall Wisher:** http://www.wallwisher.com/ Collaborative on-line sticky notes for organizing thoughts, reminders, etc.
 * **World Sift:** @http://www.wordsift.com/ Word Sift combines creating word clouds with a visual thesaurus and image generation.
 * Here are some ideas on how another educator is using Wall Wisher: https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhn2vcv5_436f8kscmdc
 * **Big Huge Labs:** @http://www.bighugelabs.com/ At this site students (and you too!) can create a movie poster (think about a book poster for a great book students have read!), a motivational poster, etc. Check out "The Writer" link!
 * **ImageChef:** @http://www.imagechef.com at this site, students and teachers can create a number if imagery examples with and without words.
 * **Wordle** @http://www.wordle.net Generator of word clouds for various uses **Handout for Wordle:** [|Wordle Instructions.pdf] ~ [|Wordle USAGE-pk.pdf]
 * **BubblUs**: @http://bubbl.us/ On-line brainstorming and graphic organizer
 * **Story Book Jumper:** @http://www.storyjumper.com/ Create a book on-line that can be viewed, printed or ordered by parents.
 * **Bit Strips** @http://www.bitstrips.com **~** Handout on Comic Creators [|comic strip.doc][[image:NETA_sm_comic.jpg align="right" caption="Created with Bit Strips"]]
 * **Animoto** @http://www.animoto.com (register as an educator for free benefits!)
 * **Stupeflix:** @http://studio.stupeflix.com/Free tool--very much like Animoto--you can pay to download high quality versions of the video.
 * **Google Docs:** http://docs.google.com **~** Handout on Using Google Docs [|Google Docs.doc]
 * **Voice Thread:** http://www.voicethread.com **~** Handout on Voice Thread [|Voice Thread at PLV.doc]
 * **Spelling City:** []


 * Examples of Using Powerpoint for Books: **
 * **Who Is She Example** [|Who is She.ppt]
 * **Lintor Publishing Company:** @http://www.lintorpublishing.com (for hard cover book bindings)
 * **Blurb Books:** @http://www.blurb.com


 * MS Word Examples: **
 * **J ewel Case Template for Poetry: ** [|Poem for Jewel case2.doc] ~ [|Jewel Case Poem Template.dot ~ >]
 * **Jewel Case Calendar Template:** [|08 Calendar March April.doc]
 * **Word Art for feedback** [|word+art+comments.doc]
 * **Turn On Tracking:** View-->Toolbar-->Reviewing
 * **Red Green Blue Research** [|RGB notetaking.doc]
 * **Tall Tale Example** [|Tall-tale example.doc]
 * **Scrabble Squares** [|scrabble squares.doc]


 * Comic Life Examples: **
 * **Handout on Using Comic Life** [|comic strip.doc]
 * **Comic Samples:** [|kidney comic.pdf] ~ [|biography_example_comic_life.jpg] ~ [|2B-Stellaluna_comic_life.jpg] ~ [|acute angle comic.tiff]
 * **Comic Creators:** [|http://comiqs.com/<span] & @http://www.pixton.com


 * =**Some of My Favorite Writing Sites**= || * **The Writing Fix Web Site:**[| http://writingfix.com/6_traits/idea_development.htm]
 * **Read, Write and Think:**[| http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=21]
 * **Essay Map Web Site:**[| http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/essaymap/]
 * **Write Design On-line Graphic Organizers:**[| http://www.writedesignonline.com/organizers/]
 * **Story Mapping Assistance:**[| http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/storymap/]
 * **Punctuation Paintball Web Site:** http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=Paintball&COOK
 * **Text Analyzer:** http://www.usingenglish.com/resources/text-statistics.php
 * **Rubistar:** http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php ||