Jennifer Mitchell presents technologies for engaging English language learners through building communities of readers and writers. She discusses using discussion forums, interactive book talks, and setting reading goals to create a community of readers. For a community of writers, she recommends blogging to develop authentic audiences, commenting skills, and a positive digital footprint. Mitchell provides her contact information and links for further resources on getting started with blogging.

1. Technologies for Engaging Learners
in English Language Arts:
Building Communities of Readers and Writers
Jennifer Mitchell, ELL teacher
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http://www.dublinschools.net/jmitchell.aspx

2. A community of readers
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Jennifer Mitchell, Dublin City Schools

4. A community of writers
Jennifer Mitchell, Dublin City Schools

5. A community of writers
Jennifer Mitchell, Dublin City Schools

6. A community of writers
Jennifer Mitchell, Dublin City Schools

7. A community of writers
Jennifer Mitchell, Dublin City Schools

8. A community of writers
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-- authentic audience -- hyperlinking
-- community -- responsible multimedia use
-- commenting skills -- digital safety / positive footprint
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9. processing/questions:
http://padlet.com/wall/DubLitA16
Jennifer Mitchell, ELL teacher
Dublin Scioto High School
mitchell_jennifer@dublinschools.net
http://www.dublinschools.net/jmitchell.aspx
http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com
@readwritetech
Jennifer Mitchell, Dublin City Schools