NIfty list of major writing systems. Could be used to demonstrate the frustration of readers in a PD setting. Ask attendee to read one of the lists and tell them they will be quizzed on it.
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the expert from Drexel, letting us know how to teach writing online--the same amount of work, but perhaps better results (more and better student writing)
Participating in an online discussion on events and issues in the news not only gives students a forum, but it also helps them build critical thinking, writing and news literacy skills and provides an opportunity to write for an authentic audience.
Questions raised: Who actually makes up the population of digital natives? What do we really know about them? What are their behaviors actually demonstrating online?