Tech+Task

__**Week 11 -- Exploring and Integrating Technology into the Writing Classroom**__


 * __Today's Objectives__:**
 * Explore a type of technology
 * Brainstorm how a type of technology can be used in the writing classroom
 * Evaluate the benefits and challenges of the use of a type of technology in the writing classroom


 * __Today's Task__:**


 * __Play and Explore__:** Become familiar with your technology. Use the provided links on your designated Wiki page and your own search to learn more about your technology.
 * Learn about the **free technology resources** that are available to help teachers use this tool in their classrooms.
 * Look at **example assignments/uses of this technology** in the English classroom.
 * **Visit other web sites** related to your technology (explore and play beyond the provided links).


 * __Revise Existing Wiki Content__:** Now that you've had a chance to explore your technology, what **additional information** could you add to the already generated Wiki page on your technology? Try to add **information** and **links** to the following sections of your Wiki page:
 * //What is it?//
 * //What free resources are available for this type of technology?//
 * //What are web sites that have examples or models of this type of technology being used for educational purposes?//


 * __Group Brainstorming and Discussion__:** With your group members, discuss the following questions:

//1. How could this technology be used with the following audiences//:
 * Students (i.e. writing assignments, class activities)
 * Faculty (i.e. resource sharing, professional development)
 * Parents (i.e. communication, sharing of student work)

//2. What could be problematic about this technology? What should teachers consider when they think about using this technology in their classrooms?//


 * __Add New Content to Wiki Template__:** Summarize your discussion by adding to your designated Wiki page. Feel free to add additional content beyond the questions/headings provided.