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This is a project that a coach from Pontiac, MI was/is involved in with her students. It is an example of using technology to do something you couldn't do before technology.

Fourth graders had trouble using some of the basic functions on a computer-based writing assessment, including drop-down menus, editing icons, the highlighter tool, and text-to-speech, according to a recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics. The results, which could be seen as a foreshadowing of the types of problems students might have with computer-based common-core tests in the spring, are part of a larger federal pilot study I wrote about last week. That study found that 4th graders can use computers to type, organize, and compose well enough to be assessed on their writing.

Kathy Cassidy is a brilliant first grade teacher. This link focuses on digital portfolios for grades one and two. It was part of her resent presentation at BLC14/ You may wish to share this link with your lower elementary teachers.

A great way to get comments on classroom work by students.

Read how technology is giving power to students " Mary's Meals. Together we've raised £131,666.79 so far and I know the total is going to jump because last week I got told that Lidl are donating £7500 as part of the Young Fundraiser award and there's a big lump from my book! Keep an eye on the total to see how much it jumps! "

Example of writing and technology

"Add Coding to Your Elementary Curriculum. . . Right Now" Coding was featured at MACUL15. This article has some tips on getting started.