Tools for Better Writing

Learning to write is relatively easy; learning to write well is a considerably more formidable task. It’s widely documented that technology can improve students’ writing skills, and applications for the classroom are constantly evolving. Here are two free and simple tools that have the potential to strengthen your students’ ability to write effectively.

Using Social Networks to Teach Literature

Megan Palevich of Middle School 101 has a must-see project for teachers who want to tap into students’ use of social networking to bring literary or historical people to life.

Streaming, Writing and Arithmetic

The writer, from Australia, argues for inclusion of digital media tools (the ones kids are already using) as a way to teach standards.