The writers in my classroom rarely have an audience for their writing other than the teacher, their classmates, and sometimes their families at home. I have noticed that despite my best efforts to praise, publish, or connect them with writing contests, once these perceptive middle school students realize their writing often times "goes nowhere," they lose motivation, feeling like no one really cares. The Chromebook will be the device that will ignite my students, connecting their writing to the world! Using these laptops, we will publish daily to our online class blog, encouraging readership and feedback from our school, community, and the world. Students will access popular story creating and sharing websites to communicate their writing to larger audiences. All online publications will be teacher monitored. The wireless mouse will allow for ease of use among my middle school students who are still developing their skills in technology.
By donating to our project, you will motivate my students to write and improve their writing because you will give my students the opportunity to have an audience.
We all know it feels good to get a "like" online or receive feedback on our thoughts. I can't wait to see my students' faces light up when they publish their work online and get that "like": seeing that their writing can move people, spark a conversation, or inspire others. They will be desperate to write more and write their best. As their writing skills improve, think of all the doors that will open for them in their future: college, career, and beyond!
About my class
The writers in my classroom rarely have an audience for their writing other than the teacher, their classmates, and sometimes their families at home. I have noticed that despite my best efforts to praise, publish, or connect them with writing contests, once these perceptive middle school students realize their writing often times "goes nowhere," they lose motivation, feeling like no one really cares. The Chromebook will be the device that will ignite my students, connecting their writing to the world! Using these laptops, we will publish daily to our online class blog, encouraging readership and feedback from our school, community, and the world. Students will access popular story creating and sharing websites to communicate their writing to larger audiences. All online publications will be teacher monitored. The wireless mouse will allow for ease of use among my middle school students who are still developing their skills in technology.
By donating to our project, you will motivate my students to write and improve their writing because you will give my students the opportunity to have an audience.
We all know it feels good to get a "like" online or receive feedback on our thoughts. I can't wait to see my students' faces light up when they publish their work online and get that "like": seeing that their writing can move people, spark a conversation, or inspire others. They will be desperate to write more and write their best. As their writing skills improve, think of all the doors that will open for them in their future: college, career, and beyond!
Read more