The document discusses transforming student writing through the use of technology. It suggests having students write for authentic audiences and purposes using tools that promote literacy and extend learning. Examples provided include book reviews, wikis, blogs, and writing for online publications. The document stresses that for students' benefit, teachers must have an online presence and learning network, and that successful modern teaching requires experimentation, co-creating content, relinquishing control, and tolerating failure.

1. Transform Student WritingJon Orech Instructional Technology Coordinator South High School, Downers Grove, IL

2. Housekeeping…Delicious: jorech, tagged: writingjorech@csd99.orgTwitter: jorechBlog: jonorech.blogspot.com

3. Writing and Technology are inextricable.

4. Thinking beyond the toolsHow does the tool promote a fundamental literacy?How does the technology extend the learning experience?What pedagogy will ensure the success of 1 and 2?

5. Today…NCTEClive ThompsonThe Stanford Study

6. Writing for AUTHENTICAudience and PurposeWhat is an “authentic” audience and purpose?

7. For the sake of students, teachers MUST have a web presence and a functioning PLN.

8. “School-bound”AuthenticBook Reviews“Biopedia”Jigsaw/ SG assessmentPeer responseWiki Solutions ManualAlice Project

9. “Life”Authentic“25 days to make a difference”Spanish translations(audio)Wikipedia article“Hire Me”

10. Assessment“Authentic”Blog format for feedback“Forensic” feedback

11. Successful teaching today requires: Experimentation. Co-creation of content. Relinquishing control. Tolerance [encouragement] of failure.Siemens and Titterberger