This document discusses using technology like Instagrok and Glogster to support writing in content areas based on Common Core standards. The standards require students to conduct research using print and digital sources, assess source credibility, integrate information, and use evidence to support analysis. The document instructs teachers to have students use Instagrok to research a topic and then create a Glogster poster presenting what they learned, including a definition, graphic, video, and picture. References are provided on writing to learn and content-specific technology integration.

1. Instagrok and Glogster
Using Technology to Write in the Curriculum Areas
Kimberly M. Howell-Martin, Media Specialist
Palm Terrace Elementary
NWP Presenter

2. Why write in the content areas?

3. Common Core Standards
K-5 Anchor Standards
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects
based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding
of the subject under investigation.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital
sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each
source, and integrate the information while avoiding
plagiarism.
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to
support analysis, reflection, and research.

4. Common Core Standards
6-12 Anchor Standards
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and
to interact and collaborate with others.
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on
focused questions, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess
the credibility and accuracy of each
source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.

5. What the Research Says

8. Your Turn!
Use Instagrok to research a topic of your
choice. You can stick with your grade level or
subject area, or branch out and learn about
something new!
Open a second tab and login to Glogster to
create a poster about what you learned. Please
include: one definition or concept, one graphic,
one video, and one picture.

9. Resources
Tower, K. (July 2005). What's the purpose? Students talk
about writing in
science. Language Arts, 82(6).
Writing Across the Curriculum: Creative Writing Ideas,
Tips, and Best Practices.
Zinsser, W. (1993). Writing to Learn. Harper: New York.
Dexter, S., Doering, A., & Riedel, E. (2006). Content area
specific technology integration: A model for educating
teachers. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education,
14(2), 325-345.