Writing Strategies

This class will explore the multiple learning opportunities provided by using three pieces of software: Inspiration, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.  Inspiration promotes comprehension, organization, thinking, writing, and literacy.  It is a visual learning graphic organization software that can be used at all grade levels.  Participants will learn how to use the power of PowerPoint software as a teaching and learning tool.  This software also allows material to be presented in a format that makes reviewing material fun.  .

Goal: Explore the impact of images on writing.

Theme: Place Based Writing

Technology: Digitize one piece using images.  Dialogue and music were optional.  Digitize could mean polish a piece and add an image, use PowerPoint or Movie Maker to present a polished written piece.