1. Language Arts Technology Google Docs and Blogs

2. Iowa Core Curriculum... READING K-2 Read from online resources, audio books 3-5 Read from online resources, Blogs, audio books 6-8 Read from online resources, Blogs, audio books 9-12 Read from audio books, online resources, EbscoHost Databases, online magazines and newspapers, Blogs and Wikis, Iowa AEA Online

3. Iowa Core Curriculum... WRITING K-2 Use technology to communicate ideas Write using different formats: Blog Write for different mediums: Print and graphic text, multimedia product, and Online publication Publish using print and technological resources Confer with others to correct errors Share completed work

4. Iowa Core Curriculum... WRITING 3-5 Use technology to communicate ideas and research Write using different formats: Blog Write for different mediums: Print and graphic text, multimedia product, and Online publication Publish using print and technological resources Incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing Confer with others to improve writing Confer with others to correct errors Use a variety of print and technological resources to edit written work Use a variety of software to create text, multimedia presentations, or projects

5. Iowa Core Curriculum... WRITING 6-8 Use technology to communicate ideas and research Write using different formats: Blog Write for different mediums: Print and graphic text, multimedia product, and Online publication, broadcast and podcast Publish using print and technological resources Incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing Write to respond to reading and other communication Confer with others to improve writing Confer with others to correct errors Use a variety of print and technological resources to edit written work Use a variety of software to plan, organize, create, and text, multimedia presentations, or projects

6. Iowa Core Curriculum... WRITING 9-12 Use technology appropriately throughout the writing process. Use technology to communicate ideas and research Write using different formats: Blog Write for different mediums: Print and graphic text, multimedia product, and Online publication, broadcast and podcast Publish using print and technological resources Incorporate technology as a tool to enhance writing Write to respond to reading and other communication Confer with others to improve writing Confer with others to correct errors Use a variety of print and technological resources to edit written work Use a variety of software to plan, organize, create, and text, multimedia presentations, or projects

7. What's a Blog? Web + log = Blog Controlled website Focus on a particular subject Online journal with one or more contributors Used to facilitate a focus group discussion Moderator (teacher) frames the discussion Posts shown in reverse chronological order Moderator decides what gets posted, screen student posts Controlled user/member list Name and picture (optional) appear beside their post

8. Blogs Pros Iowa Core Curriculum Future of the student Ease of use Encourages the quiet student Allows immediate censorship Go Green Student Accountability Flexible scheduling/topic Cons Computer usage policy New technique for instructor/student Set up time Assessment Computer Access

9. Implementing Blog Use in the Classroom Purposes Differentiation of student learning Reciprocal teaching - Peer teaching o Summarizing o Questioning o Clarifying o Predicting Allows for discussion to extend beyond classroom time limits

10. Build your Blog!

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16. What are Google Docs? Do I need a boat? Definition: Access your documents online from any computer with an internet connection. Add collaborators to your document and Docs will send them a link to access the doc online. No need to send email attachments back and forth. Decide who can view and edit each document (only you, some people, or everyone) Google Docs Features: GMail, Calendar, Documents, Photos, Reader, Sites, Web and more.

17. Google Docs Pros Collaboration Immediate feedback Scheduling Conflicts/options Mac/PC compatibility Cons Other people have access to your work Most students would misuse it Cooperative learning drawbacks

18. Implementing Google Docs in the Classroom Share with teachers Peer edit Tutor/Mentor edit Multimedia collaboration Allows for schedule conflicts Upload Existing files PowerPoint Game Templates

19. To start Google Docs...

23. Any Questions? Discussion.

24. Resources Richardson, W. (2008). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Tools for Classrooms. California: Corwin Press. Pitler, H., Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M., Malenoski, K., (2007). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works. Published by ASCD and McREL.

25. http://latechnology.wikispaces.com

26. Session Evaluation 1:00 Did you find this session informative? – Extremely: Text 6H to 22333 – Somewhat: Text 6I to 22333 – Waste of Time: Text 6J to 22333 Did you leave with a better understanding of the content? – Yes: Text 6K to 22333 – Somewhat: Text 6L to 22333 – No: Text 6M to 22333 Rate the presenter: (1-Lowest, 5-Highest) – Choose ONE. – (1) 6N, (2) 6P (3) 6Q, (4) 6R, (5) 6S to 22333

27. Session Evaluation 2:00 Did you find this session informative? – Extremely: Text 39 to 22333 – Somewhat: Text 3A to 22333 – Waste of Time: Text 3B to 22333 Did you leave with a better understanding of the content? – Yes: Text 3C to 22333 – Somewhat: Text 3D to 22333 – No: Text 3E to 22333 Rate the presenter: (1-Lowest, 5-Highest) – Choose ONE. – (1) 3F, (2) 3G (3) 3H, (4) 3I, (5) 3J to 22333