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The document describes RAW INK Online, a digital learning space created in 2008 to connect students, authors, and educators. It highlights several key aspects of RAW INK Online including expanding beyond the classroom through initiatives like CLUB INK; incorporating play through student-created book trailers and games; varied types of collaboration; and connecting students to authors through chats, Skype sessions, and author visits. The document provides examples of what student engagement looks like, including accessing titles digitally, responding creatively to works, and gaining early access to popular young adult books.
Raw ink online
- 1. Reading and Writingin Kentuckiana
- 2. The Idea. .. In the fall of 2008, we had an idea to create a digital learning space: Accessible to Students Accessible to Young Adult Authors Accessible to Teaching Professionals. The idea became what is now RAW INK Online
- 3. ď‚– Pitching the Ideato Real Kids in a Real Classroom
- 4.  RAW INK Online:Adapting to “Brave New Options”
- 5. ď‚– Expanding Beyond theClassroom: C.L.U.B INK
- 6. ď‚– ď‚™ In thefall of 2009, we took the RAW INK Online Concept and Created CLUB (Collaborative Learning Utilizing Buddies) with a 5th grade classroom on the Silver Creek campus. ď‚™ In the winter of 2009, we hosted our first RAW INK sponsored poetry reading in cooperation with our local IndieBound bookseller, Destinations Booksellers. ď‚™ Working on plans for a Community Shared book with the Local Community Foundation of Southern Indiana hosted in part by RAW INK Online. #1: Creating Relevance by Expanding Beyond the Classroom
- 7. Providing Input tothe Local Newspapers Invited by columnist, Erin Keane, Mr. Hankins comments on Kelly Creagh’s new novel, set in Louisville, KY, Nevermore.
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- 9.   Book trailersallow students to really stretch out their creative/remix abilities.  Mitch Donahue created a game based on the first two chapters of James Patterson’s Maximum Ride using Little Big Planet. He was able to demo his game at Indiana University Southeast.  Jon, a Room 210 student created a book trailer for his short story, “Gods Among Men.” #2 Incorporating “Play”
- 10. ď‚– #3: Varied Typesof Collaboration
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- 13. ď‚– Shared Authority: TheINK Board
- 14.   RAW INKOnline students read/interact with blogs from authors and other students.  Our regular chats with authors is a popular feature. This year’s chats have been with: Chris Crutcher, Kimberly Willis Holt, and Vordak the Incomprehensible (Scott Seegert).  Skype chats this year include: Riley Carney and Tom Angleberger.  Tyler and Jin (RAW INK Managers) were part of EdTechTalk in February. #5: Incorporation of Multi-Modal Communication
- 16. ď‚– #6: Critical Awarenessof Technology
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- 18. From the DigitalLearning Space Back to the Classroom After our students read The Art of Racing in the Rain, we were able to enjoy a Skype interaction with the author, Garth Stein.
- 19. Garth Stein andOur AP English Language and Composition Students
- 20. ď‚– Students Interact with OurRAW INK Online Authors
- 21. ď‚– From Purposeful Networkingto Nurturing Partnerships
- 22.  From the Author’sLair to the Author’s Chair Jessica Leader (Nice and Mean 2010) Read Across America Day 2010
- 23. ď‚– Reconnecting with OldFriends via the Digital Learning Space Jonathan Rand (American Chillers Series) Christopher Knight Talks about the Writing Craft- March 2010
- 24. What It LooksLike Room 210 students created this “Floor Storm” (Wilhelm 2006) for the first part of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. We posted this to RAW INK Online and Facebook, where this project elicited a powerful response from Laurie, herself.
- 25. What It LooksLike Our Room 210 students enjoy: Access to Titles Access to Digital Learning Space Access to Authors
- 26. What It LooksLike After a book talk in class on the previous day, Abbie comes back to class with that title on her Sony E-Reader.
- 27. What It LooksLike Students in Room 210 enjoy many of the popular YA titles months in advance of their release. Here, Chris reads from a signed copy of Dirty Little Secrets by C. J. Omololu.
- 28. What It LooksLike Emily used the web-based, Polyvore.com to create this collage inspired by the #SpeakLoudly campaign.
- 29. What It LooksLike Hannah Bigler, a Room 210 student this year is among the first American teens to read Veronica Roth’s Divergent, a book that does not release until May 2011.
- 30. What It LooksLike Hannah Sheffield made a contact to Brad Cohen, author of Front of the Class after being inspired by his film. Here Hannah stand with Brad before his keynote address at Bradley University.
- 31. Where to FindMore Follow/Friend Mr. Hankins: Twitter: @PaulWHankins Facebook: PaulWHankins Email: PaulWHankins@aol.com RAW INKOnline.com (Please reference presentation in your profile information)