Google for Writing
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Google for Writing
Presented by Amanda Harvie
What is the function of writing in the language classroom?
Introduction
Why use technology to help with writing in the language classroom?
Video
Google Forms
Ways to use it:
-bellringer/exit slip
-assessment
-homework
-collect data
Can also be used for:
-digital restroom/sign out sheet
-confidential information
-parent feedback
Facilitate organizing feedback with Flubaroo
Practice:
Practice:
-Login in your school Google account
-Go to your Google Drive
-Click on "new"
-Scroll down to "more"
-Select Google Forms
-Create a new question
-Share your question with the members of your training
-Respond to the questions shared by your co-participants
Discussion Boards
Promote collaborative learning
Employ spreadsheets to organize responses
Students respond to each other
Model digital citizenship
Discussion Boards
Additional Ideas:
Observe day/time of post
Handout: Discussion Board Rules
Practice:
Practice:
- Go to your Google Classroom account (https://classroom.google.com/h)
- Sign in
- Add this class with the code: 7q1wqq
- Respond to the question
Grading
Grading is made easier in Google Classroom by:
-placing comments on student work
-allowing easy monitoring
- including charts/files in assignments
-organizing files
Grading
Additional Ideas:
-Rubrics
-Flubaroo
-Google Keep
http://www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/03/keep-grading-comments.html
Practice:
Practice:
-Access the Google Doc shared with you via Classroom
-Highlight an error (orthographic, grammatical, syntactical, etc)
-Add a comment correcting the mistake
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References
References
Abdul Aziz, M. N., and Yusoff, N. M. (2015). Using portfolio to assess Rural young learners’ writing skills in English language classroom. The Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Science, (3)4, 46-54.
Blake, R. (2016). Technology and the four skills. Language Learning &
Technology, 20(2), 129–142. Retrieved from http://llt.msu.edu/issues/june2016/blake.pdf
Hicks, T. (2013). Crafting digital writing: Composing texts across media
and genres. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Reiser, R. & Dempsey, J. (2017). Trends and issues in instructional design and technology. New York: Pearson.
Suwantarathip, O., and Wichadee, S. (2014). The effects of collaborative writing activity using google docs on students’ writing abilities. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology (13)2, 1-9.