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Alison Puls

Write to Learn - 3 views

writing2.richmond.edu/...wtl.html

shared by Alison Puls on 16 Mar 12 - Cached
  • business of education rather than that of schooling,
  • help students become life-long learners.
  • Language is the most powerful learning tool we have.
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  • so often teachers use writing as a way of testing.
  • a way of encouraging them to find out.
  • is demonstrably a process of learning.
  • do not include copying or filling in the blanks-
  • limited learning value.
  • writing activities help students discover connections, discern processes, raise questions and discover solutions.
  • incorporating the writing activity into the lesson, allowing students to see directly or indirectly how the writing seeks to enhance the learning objectives.
  • call on several of them to read,
  • orces them to pay attention to how they have stated their ideas and encourages them to look at their written words.
  • Do not make judgmental comments
  • either good or bad,
  • A simple "Thank you for sharing"
  • Lori Willert on 16 Mar 12
     
    The following write-to-learn activities have been excerpted from Writing Across the Curriculum's Resource Binder for participating faculty. Many of the activities listed are so common in composition theory and pedagogy that their original source cannot be traced.
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  • Sue Bestul on 16 Mar 12
     
    Provides Write-to-Learn activities from the Writing Across the Curriculum's Resource Binder. Its topics include: Free Writing and Focused Free Writing, Entry Slips/Exit Slips, Reader-Response Writing, The Sentence/Passage Springboard, Writing Definitions to Empower the Student, Student-Formulated Questions, The Short Summary, Group Writing Activities, Dialectical/Double Entry Notebooks, Microthemes, Answer the Question!, Clarification/Review Letters The section on Questions challenges students/teachers to write questions that "explore" rather than provide quick responses. The Sentence/Passage Springboard shows an example of a sentence from a literary text that is difficult to understand, and different people adding their interpretation of that passage as well as commenting on the previous person's interpretation.
  • Holly Thompson on 18 Mar 12
     
    This website gives many examples of write to learn strategies.
  • Jill Hulsing on 15 Sep 12
     
    The main page has some basic information about W2L, similar to what we have been discussing, but at the end there are some suggested activities that look good. 
  • Alison Puls on 16 Sep 12
     
    This website provides an overview of some of the information from out text. It might be a great way to share some of the W2L strategies with colleagues without the book.
Drinda Williams

Ning and Writing to Learn (EDUCAUSE Quarterly) | EDUCAUSE - 1 views

www.educause.edu/...192956

ning education

shared by Drinda Williams on 18 Mar 12 - Cached
  • The social networking site Ning offers a variety of Web 2.0 tools that can help students learn to write as well as write to learn.
  • educators now often view writing not only as a means of evaluating what students “know” but also as a powerful tool that fosters learning, the ability to understand new material, and the ability to think critically.
  • Ning is a social networking site created by Gina Bianchini and Marc Andreessen. The first networks appeared in February 2007, and today Ning has approximately 1.6 million networks and 36 million registered users.4 Although it shares some features with other social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, Ning sets itself apart by focusing on groups and common interests rather than individuals’ personal pages.
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  • helps students understand concepts and formulate their own ideas
  • student contributions would be visible to a global community through the Ning network,
  • With a public forum, students would be required to stand behind their work, encouraging them to take the activity seriously and put forth their best efforts.
  • multimedia capabilities.
  • I would say seeing what other people wrote in their posts helped my writing. I could also see a different perspective on the topic which helped me by knowing what other writing styles students were using.”
  • Ning gave them the opportunity to hear other opinions on the material covered in class. It helped them prepare for class discussions. It sparked new ideas for paper topics.
  • students appreciated the chance to learn from each other, which helped them learn to develop ideas — an important element of any write-to-learn activity. Instead of periodic peer-editing sessions, our students were exposed to each other’s styles of writing on a daily basis and could always refer back to any posting.
  • the online conversations spilled over into classroom time because students regularly initiated class discussion with their thoughts about the postings. In essence, their work on Ning fueled the level of participation inside the classroom, creating a link between the online written work and oral discussion. Having the opportunity to read their fellow students’ opinions led them to feel more prepared for class, and in effect class time became an extension of the online work, with both elements simultaneously nurturing each other.
  • Its ability to help students prepare for class Their perception that their writing improved over the course of the semester
    • Margie Steinberg
      Margie Steinberg on 27 Mar 12
       
      This article shows that writing to learn is a viable piece of evidence for teachers to use as they work with this mode of expression.
  • this element of the tool helped create a sense of community and encouraged what Barbara Ganley and Barbara Sawhill term social learning, “the forming of close bonds with the learning community itself and with the outside world.”6
  • the course Ning site ended up being largely their own creation.
  • Duane Wiedenheft on 18 Mar 12
     
    A quick read article about the history of W2L (I didn't know it has been around since the 60's) and a study done at UCONN with college students using W2L.
  • Drinda Williams on 19 Mar 12
     
    The social network Ning was used for an on-going W2L activity. Students found it helped them be better prepared for class and that it improved their writing. Interesting idea to consider!
cindy weber

Writing to Learn - Learning & Teaching Tips - CELT - 1 views

www.humboldt.edu/...writing_to_learn

shared by cindy weber on 15 Sep 12 - No Cached
    • cindy weber
      cindy weber on 15 Sep 12
       
      Good points to remember
  • On 3×5 note cards, students write a quick response to a question you pose at some point during class. The question might be on the previous night’s reading, or it might ask students to link two recent lecture topics. You might post the question on the board for students who arrive early and want an extra few minutes to consider and write.
    • cindy weber
      cindy weber on 15 Sep 12
       
      This reminded me of the admit slip.
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    • cindy weber
      cindy weber on 15 Sep 12
       
      Exit slip
  • At the end of the class, pose a minute-write question about the day’s material. If students seem to be confused, you know immediately and can send a clarifying email or begin the next class addressing the issue.
  • After collecting the cards, you can quickly review a few before launching the day’s lecture or activities to see how well students understand.
  • a microtheme of five minutes or so. Used mid-class, a micro-theme serves as a break between activities. After students write, usually on both sides of a large note card (5×8), they turn their responses in, or trade them with a classmate in a think-pair-share activity
    • cindy weber
      cindy weber on 15 Sep 12
       
      Writing breaks
    • cindy weber
      cindy weber on 15 Sep 12
       
      This would be very non-threatening. You could really reach more students this way and clear up any questions right away.
  • cindy weber on 15 Sep 12
     
    This site has some writing to learn strategies that can be easily integrated into your curriculum with ease and purpose.-Cindy Weber
nschmitz

Writing to learn Activities - 1 views

flightline.highline.edu/...writingtolearn.htm

Several good ideas and new names for activities

shared by nschmitz on 19 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • Holly Gerber on 19 Mar 12
     
    This site is almost like a quick one-page reference tool for teachers who are looking to refresh some of the basic W2L strategies...the admit/exit slips are mentioned, among others. I would use this site if I needed a quick refresher of a strategy I needed or wanted to implement for a particular lesson.
  • Margie Steinberg on 27 Mar 12
     
    I would agree with Holly's comments. This site would be a good one to pass along to content area teachers that are looking for some strategies to work with formative, writing pieces they do with their students.
  • nschmitz on 17 Sep 12
     
    Includes Muddiest Question (one most confusing), One Minute Papers (another name for exit/admit slips) and a nice list of tips at the bottom.
Alison Puls

Tagxedo - Word Cloud with Styles - 1 views

www.tagxedo.com

shared by Alison Puls on 16 Sep 12 - Cached
  • Alison Puls on 16 Sep 12
     
    This website will turn your composition into a visual. For instance, you could write about Frida Kahlo and it would turn the words into her image. This seems like a good follow up activity to some writing. It may be good motivation to get students writing because they'll want to make this visual.
nschmitz

The Believing Game and the Doubting Game - 0 views

wac.colostate.edu/pop5p.cfm

Opinion - Each Student Thinks

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  • nschmitz on 17 Sep 12
     
    Good use for any type of persuasion activity - speech, paper, or discussion.
nschmitz

Writing to Learn Overview - 0 views

www.csulb.edu/...WritingtoLearnActivities.pdf

Overview of WTL

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  • nschmitz on 17 Sep 12
     
    This site covers assumptions about academic writing, writing myths, examples of write to learn activities, why it is effective, etc. I would use this site to present at a faculty meeting to help other teachers realize that writing across the curriculum is NOT research papers, it is learning about students and their knowledge by having them write short things such as an exit slip to check for understanding. WTL personalizes instruction.
Drinda Williams

Sentence/Passage Springboard - 3 views

writing2.richmond.edu/...sprngbrd.html

shared by Drinda Williams on 21 Sep 11 - Cached
  • They then spend whatever time you allot to exploring in writing their thoughts about the sentence or passage.
  • Drinda Williams on 21 Sep 11
     
    This has the student determine the initial "prompt" for writing. The activity calls for students to write about their own prompts, but they could also use this to start a Write Around.
  • Drinda Williams on 16 Mar 12
     
    I like this activity because it is so student centered. The part I highlighted could be altered--giving students 3 minutes to write about it and then using it as part of another W2L strategy. I think it would be a great way to start a Write Around or Written Conversation.
Drinda Williams

SSWAC_225020_7.pdf (application/pdf Object) - 1 views

www.michigan.gov/...SSWAC_225020_7.pdf

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  • Drinda Williams on 17 Mar 12
     
    This was originally shared by Ryan. Just reposted by me. :-)
  • Drinda Williams on 17 Mar 12
     
    Ryan's original comment: This website contains several writing activities geared toward social studies, but they could be used with a variety of classes. They progress from easier to more difficult. I think some fit well with W2L, others not so much
  • Leigh Sell on 18 Mar 12
     
    I defnitely believe that any sort of writing helps with handwriting skills, grammar even, and reading. I know, writing for me, I usually 'talk' differently in my writing than I do actually speaking. I have time to think about what I want to say, can look at it, and make changes if I think it's not right. Wish I could do that in real life! LOL
Anne Meester

Writing Across the Curriculum - 0 views

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writing education

shared by Anne Meester on 20 Mar 12 - Cached
    • Anne Meester
      Anne Meester on 20 Mar 12
       
      Folded books can make W2L activities fresh and can also help kids to make connections.
Patrick McAlpine

In Search of Shakespeare . The "Punny" Language of Shakespeare | PBS - 0 views

www.pbs.org/...lessonplan2.html

Writing Slips listening_speaking_writing

shared by Patrick McAlpine on 18 Mar 12 - Cached
  • Patrick McAlpine on 18 Mar 12
     
    I love this activity when starting Shakespeare with new students, or one like it. It combines lots of opportunities for W2L strategies, specifically admit and exit slips. It's a great way to get students thinking and writing about Shakespeare's language.
Drinda Williams

Educational Technology Guy: Real World Math - ideas for using Google Earth in math class - 0 views

educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/...th-ideas-for-using-google.html

math educational technology

shared by Drinda Williams on 22 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • based on active learning and project based learning, including analysis and creativity.
  • This is a fun and interesting way to teach, and learn, math
  • Drinda Williams on 22 Mar 12
     
    I thought of Lori for this one, but others might fine uses as well.
Heather Gould

Check for Understanding - 1 views

learningisgrowing.wordpress.com/...check_for_understanding

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  • Heather Gould on 27 Mar 12
     
    Here are several ideas for formative assessment, many of which are Write to Learn activities!
Angie Wessel

WritingFix: Writing Across the Curriculum...RAFT Writing Assignments - 1 views

www.writingfix.com/RAFT.htm

shared by Angie Wessel on 12 Sep 12 - Cached
  • Angie Wessel on 12 Sep 12
     
    I chose this site because I have always found RAFT activities to be great for use in all curricular areas. Students get to a deeper level of thinking when they are prompted to connect their learning using the RAFT strategies. I also have like using the writingfix.com for many writing ideas. -Angie
April Cooper

Writing Frames - 0 views

www.ocps.net/...WritingFrames.pdf

W2L **writing frames

shared by April Cooper on 13 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • April Cooper on 13 Sep 12
     
    This is a great idea for helping those students who struggle with writing because they can't think of what to write. In addition, the connective words (i.e. first, then, next) provided in the writing frames help students understand how to use words to transition from one idea to the next. The article provides the steps to create a writing frame as well as elementary and secondary examples of opinion writing frames and compare-contrast writing frames.
Alison Puls

Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds - 1 views

www.wordle.net

shared by Alison Puls on 16 Sep 12 - Cached
  • Alison Puls on 16 Sep 12
     
    I was thinking this page ties into W2L because if students put in their work, they could easily see themes. Or if the teacher had the work electronically submitted, the teacher could copy and paste and show the class what common themes they all wrote about.
  • April Cooper on 18 Sep 12
     
    I taught my students to use Wordle this year. I gave students a choice of using Wordle as an ice breaker activity at the beginning of the year. They typed in words and phrases that described them. Students who chose Wordle had fun selecting themes, fonts, colors, and layouts. After they finished their word cloud, the students presented their Wordles to the class by explaining why they selected 15-20 of the words they placed in their word cloud. I also used Wordle to build/teach the vocabulary for one of the stories we read earlier this year. There are many great uses for Wordle in a variety of content areas.
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