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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

     

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
    HTML Format
  Word Document Format




10
Power Point Presentation: Overview of Technology Tools to Enhance Writing
Links for handouts
    Tech Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities:
Infusion into Inclusive Classrooms
    Opening the Doors to Learning:
Technology Research for Students with Learning Disabilities

Presentation

    HTML Format
    PowerPoint
    PDF Format
20
Small Group Activity: Practice with Inspiration; investigate templates www.inspiration.com

Activity 1

    HTML Format
  Word Document Format
30
Small Group Activity: Practice with crossword puzzle generators: http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/

Activity 2

    HTML Format
  Word Document Format
30
Small Group Activity: Practice using Powerpoint to create a presentation

Activity 3

    HTML Format
  Word Document Format
20
Journal Activity
Journal Prompt
10


 

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