Writing in the 21st Century

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WRITING IN THE 21 ST CENTURY The Pros and Cons of Using Digital Technologies to Teach Writing By: Tarah Clark

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WRITING IN THE 21ST

CENTURYThe Pros and Cons of Using Digital

Technologies to Teach Writing

By: Tarah Clark

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INTRODUCTION

• Although there are many benefits to incorporating digital technologies into the writing curriculum, some teachers worry about the negative aspects of using these tools.

• This presentation will examine the pros and cons of using digital technologies in the classroom and attempt to provide solutions to possible issues.

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Pro #1

Access to an endless supply of information.

INFORMATION

Bookshelves. 2008. Olin and Uris Libraries, Ithaca, NY. Flickr.com. Web. 13

June 2014.

Computer Lab. 2012. Commons. Wikimedia.com. Web. 13 June 2014.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/olinlibref/2460028088/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/olinlibref/2460028088/
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Overton's_Computer_Lab.jpg
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Overton's_Computer_Lab.jpg
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Con #1

Information is often unreliable.

INFORMATION

Clark, Tarah. “Bad Info." 2014. JPEG file.

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Solution #1

Teach students how to evaluate sources of information.

INFORMATION

Thumbs Up and Down. 2014. OpenClipart.org. Web. 14 June 2014.

http://openclipart.org/detail/194060/thumb-up-and-down-by-jabiertxof-194060
http://openclipart.org/detail/194060/thumb-up-and-down-by-jabiertxof-194060
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Pro #2

Technology incorporation would be easy since students have experience with it.

STUDENT EXPERTISE

Flickinger, Brad. Student iPad 008. 2010. School Technology. Flickr.com. Web. 13 June 2014.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/56155476@N08/5667291881/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/56155476@N08/5667291881/
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Con #2

Students’ skill level often surpasses that of the teacher.

STUDENT EXPERTISE

Couros, Alex. Lex and Uncle. 2008. Flickr.com. Web. 12 June 2014.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/6044161919/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/6044161919/
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Solution #2

Provide teachers with training on various digital technologies students will be using in the classroom.

STUDENT EXPERTISE

Teachers and Technology. 2011. Education Plus. Flickr.com. Web. 12 June 2014.

http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2013/10/28/good-teachers-make-a-huge-difference-and-pd-is-vital-video/
http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2013/10/28/good-teachers-make-a-huge-difference-and-pd-is-vital-video/
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Pro #3

Increased student engagement.

MORE ASSIGNMENT OPTIONS

Kuropatwa, Darren. PPAsleep. 2009. Flickr.com. Web. 13

June 2014.Dickerson, Kim Tyo. Excited Students. 2009. Flickr.com. Web. 13

June 2014.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dkuropatwa/3942287764/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dkuropatwa/3942287764/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76282222@N00/3336922917/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76282222@N00/3336922917/
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Con #3

More opportunities for off task behavior.

MORE ASSIGNMENT OPTIONS

Bunny and Panda Texting. 2011. Flickr.com. Web. 13 June 2014.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/triciawang/5419136939/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/triciawang/5419136939/
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Solution #3

Plan meaningful, engaging activities that allow for collaboration and communication.

MORE ASSIGNMENT OPTIONS

Checklist Collaboration Characters Development. n.d. Pxabay.com. Web. 13 June 2014.

http://pixabay.com/en/checklist-collaboration-characters-150938/
http://pixabay.com/en/checklist-collaboration-characters-150938/
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Pro #4

Prepares students for the real world.

FUTURE PREPARATION

Career Man/Ladder/Silhouette Rise. n.d. Pixabay.com. Web. 13 June 2014.

http://pixabay.com/en/career-man-career-ladder-silhouette-111932/
http://pixabay.com/en/career-man-career-ladder-silhouette-111932/
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Con #4

Lessens opportunities to communicate face-to-face and work independently.

FUTURE PREPARATION

Uncommon Office Computer Desk. n.d. en.wikipedia.org. Web. 14 June 2014.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_desk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_desk
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Solution #4

Include a variety of teaching methods and grouping formats in the classroom.

FUTURE PREPARATION

Teacher. n.d. Deviantart.com. Web. 14 June 2014.

http://doctormo.deviantart.com/art/Teacher-375948973
http://doctormo.deviantart.com/art/Teacher-375948973
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CONCLUSION

• There are solutions to the majority of problems that stem from including digital technologies in the writing curriculum.

• Not providing opportunities to master digital technologies does a great disservice to students.


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