https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca EDR 631 en-us 2021-11-15 20:51:39 UTC 2024-07-20 16:49:15 UTC hello@padlet.com carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892424214 Digitial writing is writing with the use of digital tools such as computers, phones, and Ipads. Digital writing is multimodal, allowing writer to utilize a variety of formats and tools to get their message across. Digital writers create with their audience in mind, and collaborating is integral to this type of writing. ]]> 2021-11-15 21:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892424214 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892427833 Digital writing is multimodal, purposful, and social in nature. Digital text is malleable, enabling writers to continuously revise and format. It allows for students to be both writer and editor. ]]> 2021-11-15 21:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892427833 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892430770 Multimodality in writing
- all communication is multimodal 
- Each mode serves a unique purpose 
- intentional
- social 
- nonlinear 

Writing with Digital tools, p. 188  ]]> 2021-11-15 21:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892430770 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892433967 Each of my students has a school assigned Chromebook that they use each day. Students complete at least one assignment online each day. Many times, this happens in writing when we draft on Google Docs. ]]> 2021-11-15 21:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892433967 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892439514 My class often collaborates on Google Jamboard. We use this a lot for collaborative writing, shared writing responses, and check ins. ]]> 2021-11-15 21:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892439514 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892443026 Student partners or groups work together on Google Docs or Google Slides to create a presentation. During a recent Social Studies project, many of my students collaborated together on a slideshow to teach their classmates about a famous explorer. Students included photos, videos, and hyperlinks in their slideshow. ]]> 2021-11-15 22:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892443026 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892444350 My fifth grades love to use Flipgrid as a way to present their writing, thinking, and/or research. They also like watching and responding to other student work on Flipgrid. ]]> 2021-11-15 22:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892444350 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892449678 In Writing with Digital Tools," the author discusses a teaching practice called "backchanneling," (p.196). I cannot believe I have never heard of this before! I found this website that is free to use for teachers. I am going to try to have my students use this to discuss our book during a read aloud. ]]> 2021-11-15 22:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892449678 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892471234 "Why Digital Writing Matters," p. 12]]> 2021-11-15 22:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892471234 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892473364 "The new literacies involve social skills developed through networking and collaboration. These skills build on the foundation of traditional literacy, research skills, technical skills, and critical analysis skills taught in the classroom."

"Why Digital Writing Matters," p. 11 ]]> 2021-11-15 22:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892473364 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892475535 Digital writing is "compositions created with, and oftentimes for reading or viewing on, a computer or other device that is connected to the internet."]]> 2021-11-15 22:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892475535 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892478419 In "Why Digital Writing Matters," the author observes an elementary school lesson in which the students are collaborating simultaneously on a Google Doc about a piece of shared reading. The class then selects responses to revise together. This is a fun, collaborative way to create a reading response! ]]> 2021-11-15 22:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892478419 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892523486 Insights for developing a multimodal curriculum: 
1. Strike a balance between supporting students processes and providing them with freedom
2. find disciplinary experts who can work with your students
3. gain a multimodal understanding of students when assessing
4. embrace the moments of ambiguity and discomfort

"Scaffolding Digital Literacies for Disciplinary Learning," p. 89.]]> 2021-11-15 23:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892523486 carrem4 https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892526454 In "Scaffolding Digital Literacies for Disciplinary Learning," the author describes the group work of sixth grade students in creating an online Sci-fi story about global warming or climate change. This is an elective course that teaches science, research, tech, and writing. Groups of students self select roles and modes for creating this writing. This teacher emphasizes student autonomy and creative freedom in their digital writing project. ]]> 2021-11-15 23:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/carrem4/fkws1d7v4pqgbaca/wish/1892526454