Techie+Helpers

**Presenter:** Pam Krambeck, ESU#3 **Description:** Writing and technology can become a “dynamic duo” in the writing process. Come and see specific examples of how teachers are using tools such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs to research, review and revise in the writing process. for Reviewing with Students? ** || ** Web Site or Application ** || ** Example ** ||
 * Revising with “Techie” Helpers [[image:pk-writing.jpg align="right"]] **
 * ** Techie Tool ** || ** How Can I Use this
 * = **Wordle** || Create a "Visual Thesaurus" of overused words using Wordle, MS Word, or another other word processing tool that will allow you to create visual posters that can be displayed around the room or in a "class reference" notebook. || **Web Site Used/Referenced:**

@http://www.wordle.net ||= || ** ||= ||   @http://www.usingenglish.com/resources/text-statistics.php ||  ||
 * = **Microsoft Word Art** || Use MS Word to create "Word Art Banks" or "Electronic Post it Notes" of common editing corrections that you can "drag" on top of student writing. || **Microsoft Word**--this works in all the versions including cross platform versions (Mac and Win)
 * Try** highlighting a word and "control click" it in MS Word**--it will give you the option to look the word up for synonyms, definition, etc. (Great Party Trick)
 * Try** highlighting a word and "control click" it in MS Word**--it will give you the option to look the word up for synonyms, definition, etc. (Great Party Trick)
 *  Text Analyzer || Use Text Analyzer to look at student writing visually and to analyze high frequency words, word counts, etc. ||  **Web Site Used/Referenced:**
 *  Text Analyzer || Use Text Analyzer to look at student writing visually and to analyze high frequency words, word counts, etc. ||  **Web Site Used/Referenced:**
 * Turn on Reviewing in MS Word  || Turn on Reviewing Tools in MS Word. || **Microsoft Word****--**this works in all the versions including cross platform versions (Mac and Win) || [[image:word1.jpg width="274" height="155" align="left"]] ||
 * <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Rubistar || Create a FREE account and create rubrics from scratch or use one that is available (such as the 6-Trait Rubric) and edit it to meet your needs. || @http://www.4teachers.org || [[image:rubistar1.jpg width="136" height="141" align="center"]] ||
 * <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Audio Files for Reviewing** || For students who have trouble putting words to paper--try recording their story or writing. Audacity is free and available for both platforms of computer (Mac and Win) or think about recording with an i-pod if one is available. || <span class="wiki_link_ext">[] || [[image:AudacityScreen.jpg align="center"]] ||
 * <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Rubistar || Create a FREE account and create rubrics from scratch or use one that is available (such as the 6-Trait Rubric) and edit it to meet your needs. || @http://www.4teachers.org || [[image:rubistar1.jpg width="136" height="141" align="center"]] ||
 * <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Audio Files for Reviewing** || For students who have trouble putting words to paper--try recording their story or writing. Audacity is free and available for both platforms of computer (Mac and Win) or think about recording with an i-pod if one is available. || <span class="wiki_link_ext">[] || [[image:AudacityScreen.jpg align="center"]] ||
 * <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Audio Files for Reviewing** || For students who have trouble putting words to paper--try recording their story or writing. Audacity is free and available for both platforms of computer (Mac and Win) or think about recording with an i-pod if one is available. || <span class="wiki_link_ext">[] || [[image:AudacityScreen.jpg align="center"]] ||