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Technology Tools that Support the Writing Process

By Susannah FinleyPosted on November 14, 2018Posted in Practitioner ArticlesTagged motivation, technology

Technology—in the form of digital tools incorporated into writing instruction—can help teachers motivate and engage young children, and it may be especially critical for students who do everything they can to avoid writing. Technology may bolster student involvement, foster the engagement of reluctant or struggling writers, and support writing instruction. However, it does even more. […]

Adapted for deaf students, “Morning Message” helps build writing skills

By Susannah FinleyPosted on November 14, 2018Posted in Practitioner ArticlesTagged apprenticeship, interactive

One of the greatest challenges teachers of deaf students face is how to teach students to write effectively. Teachers want them to plan, organize, and relay meaning in a coherent way, but teachers also expect them to develop a sense of control over English writing conventions and mechanics. It is probably no surprise that teachers […]