The document discusses the 'Writing 4 History' program, which empowers students to think beyond traditional classroom boundaries by engaging them in collaborative writing projects. It highlights examples of successful individuals who pursued their passions from a young age, while inviting discussions on topics like copyright and marketing. The program utilizes tools like mini-laptops and Google Docs to facilitate self-publishing and real-world connections.

1. Writing 4 History Empowering students to think beyond the school walls

2. 3 Who dreamed beyond the school walls. . .

3. Mark Zuckerberg Created an online version of popular game Risk at 14 ! Facebook at 19 !

4. Stevie Wonder Blind from birth: Recorded first major musical hit at 13 ! First movie hit at 14 !

5. Michael Dell Began tinkering with computers at 15 ! Began his computer company at 18 !

6. Playing School!

7. Thinking Beyond the School Walls

8. W4H Students THINK Students COLLABORATE Students WRITE Students EDIT Students DESIGN

9. W4H Students: PUBLISH HISTORY For CHARITY

10. Tools Mini-Laptops Google Docs Lulu.com

11. The Asus EeePc Mini-Laptop

13. Google Docs Collaborative Writing Process

14. Collaborative Writing is like

17. Lulu.com Online Self Publishing

19. Creates Conversations about… Copyright Who owns content? What is our responsibility? What is legal?

21. Creates Conversations about… Marketing What is a target audience? How can we reach them? What tools do we use?

23. Provide Students Opportunities BREAK DOWN THE SCHOOL WALLS and CONNECT TO THE REAL WORLD

26. Is currently Check for Updates: Writing4History Group on Facebook Our Class Blog— Viva la Historia http://dtsdapache.hershey.k12.pa.us/c3e3/amcultclassblog/

27. GOT QUESTIONS??? Ask Alyssa Hazel Mark Melissa

28. Learn about Hershey Middle School’s Laptop Program Session J: Wednesday 9:45—10:45 Session Number:JL02 A Journey to Improve Teaching and Learning Room: Crystal A