it is possible to have and sustain a lively, intelligent, and productive book club online, something many questioned. Kelly Gallagher's book, Readicide, is our next book and is sure to prompt a great discussion.
Science based Voicethreads that follow the R.A.F.T. model of science writing. Learners choose a "Role", and then write for a particular audience with a given format and topic. This is a great example of giving students some choice, while still managing to having them write within a given topic and for a purpose.