Writing in a Digital Age

Inspiring Students to Think & Write

 

• Is the blog an insidious weapon from the Dark Side?
• How can I use Digital Storytelling in the classroom?
• Is it possible to explore technology options in a safe, risk-free environment?

 

Attend the NIWP Technology Institute this summer

and find the answers to all of your questions

 

Join us for a week long class exploring the technology of digital writing, as well as the research supporting its use in the classroom.

 

The Nitty Gritty Details:

When: July 20 – 24      Time:  8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Where: University of Idaho, College of Education building

What: using digital resources in writing across the curriculum activities

• Build a blog; Make a Digital Story!

Optimum Grade levels: Teachers of elementary through college courses

Credits: 2-3 credits – undergraduate, graduate or Professional Development (UI credit fees apply)

Workshop Fee: $240

Register online at: www.regonline.com/DigitalAge

 

Ideas for Digital Stories Across the Curriculum

• History/Social Studies
• Tell the story of your community – past; present; future?
• Re-Enact the story of an event from history (perspective)
• Science
• Explain an invention or simple machine
• Relay adaptation to environment from view of animal
• Math
• Show and explain geometric patterns in photos from community
• Explain and show the steps to a complex problem

Not sure this class is for you? Email me at aniemela@cableone.com to find out!