Collaborative+Writing+in+the+World+Language+Classroom+with+PrimaryPad

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media type="custom" key="19301726" align="left" // In this session, we will explore ways to improve and encourage student writing in the target language through the use of collaborative online tools. // = = = = = = = = = Session Objectives =


 * To raise awareness of the tools available for a collaborative online writing assignment which includes oral and visual components.
 * To explore the affordances and limitations of PrimaryPad.
 * To design an activity using one or several tools introduced in this session.

= Standards Targeted = >> @Standards for Foreign Language Learning - The Five C's >> National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)

= Agenda =

>> I. Show One - Demonstration of a TPACK based activity >> II. Teach One - Learning and exploration of web 2.0 tools >> III. Reflection >> IV. Do One - Design your own TPACK based activity >>

I. Show One
>> ** A. Brainstorm **

media type="custom" key="19402018" >> >> ** B. Classroom Example **



II. Teach One
>> ** A. Collaborative Writing - In Action **
 * Get into language specific groups of three to four.[[image:caryacademy-sti/PrimaryPad.JPG width="271" height="72" align="right"]]
 * The group leader goes to PrimaryPad, opens a new pad, and invites others in the group and me.
 * Write a Cinquainpoem. Topic: Summer. As you are writing, use the chat feature to plan your poem. Feel free to edit others' writing based on your chat discussion.

>> **Tutorial:** Ins and Outs of PrimaryPad >> >> ** B. Project Creation ** >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> //To extend this collaborative activity, we could have one person record the poem in Chirbit, and another could add an "illustration" in Sumo Paint. To bring it all together in a presentation format, the three pieces could be added to a Wiki project page.// 1. **Record** your poem with Chirbit :
 * Username: sti; Password: sti2012
 * Go to the bottom of the page, and press record.
 * The next window will ask you to allow Adobe Flash Settings.
 * When you are ready to record, hit the rec button on the left.[[image:caryacademy-sti/sumo2.JPG width="307" height="200" align="right"]]
 * When you are finished, hit the square button right next to it.
 * Finally, give your recording a title, hit "send" and wait for the audio to appear on the main page.

>> **Tutorial: Chirbit on YouTube**

2. **Draw** an illustration with Sumo Paint. When you are finished go to //File/////Save to My Computer.//

>> **Tutorial: Sumo Paint - Beginners**

3. **Put it togethe**r in Wikispaces.
 * Click on //Projects// and find your group.
 * Add a page by clicking on the + next to //Pages and Files// and give it the name of your poem.
 * Get poem: Export from PrimaryPad to Word. Copy the text and paste it on your wiki page.
 * Get sound file: Copy the embed code of your recording. Go to //Widget/Other HTML// and paste the code in the box.
 * Get drawing: Go to //File/Upload Files// and find your drawing from your computer. Insert

>> **Tutorial: Getting Started with Wikispaces**

III. Reflection
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IV. Do One
>> ** A. Develop your activity. **

>> ** B. Create a discussion post with the title of your activity as subjetct line. Paste your activity in the body of the discussion post. **

>> ** C. Look at each others' activities and leave comments and/or questions. **

IV. Debrief
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