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Module 10
(Session 4)

Strategies for Teaching Writing
in Alternative Education Facilities:

Technology Tools to Enhance Written Expression

Mary Male, Ph.D.
San José State University

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objectives

Teachers will be able to:

  • use Inspiration to outline an essay, composition, autobiography, or short story.
  • use a crossword puzzle generator to practice vocabulary words for a piece of expository writing.
  • use Powerpoint to present a research project.

  • agenda and materials

    Agenda

    Materials

    Time

    Welcome
    Objectives
    Expectations for Sessions
    Agenda
    Ground Rules
    10

    Quick Write Activity

     

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    Quick Write
     
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    Power Point Presentation: Overview of Technology Tools to Enhance Writing
    Links for handouts
     
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    Tech Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities:
    Infusion into Inclusive Classrooms
     
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    Opening the Doors to Learning:
    Technology Research for Students with Learning Disabilities

    Presentation

     
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    Small Group Activity: Practice with Inspiration; investigate templates www.inspiration.com

    Activity 1

     
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    Small Group Activity: Practice with crossword puzzle generators: http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/

    Activity 2

     
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    Small Group Activity: Practice using Powerpoint to create a presentation

    Activity 3

     
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    20
    Journal Activity
    Journal Prompt
    10




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