Ideas for integrating Technology into Language Arts and Math
Sample Writing Goals1.Students will be able to revise/edit a passage (story, composition, etc…) using thespelling and grammar check editing tools in Microsoft Word.One way to do this: Create a Word template with an easy to read passage with errors.Have students open the document and using direct instruction, as a class, go through theediting tools (red and green underlines, using the spelling and grammar check)2.Students will be able to revise a passage (story, composition, etc…) using theDictionary and Thesaurus tools in Microsoft Word.3.Students will be able to use spelling or vocabulary words to practice formattingtools – Bold, Font (size, color, style, type), alignment, bullets/numbering system.(You could use subject specific vocabulary words and definitions, listed factslearned about a topic, list of favorite things, math facts….)4.Using a word-processed passage from a science or social studies text book,students will be able to take notes by copying and pasting the main idea andsupporting details and the keywords. (Could also do this by having studentshighlight each one in a different color)5.Students will be able to accurately word process a composition for sharing withan audience. (or for publishing, posting, etc…)6.Students will be able to accurately word process, revise, and edit a poem or shortstory using Microsoft Word.7.Students will be able to create a digital poetry PowerPoint presentation.8.Students will be able to publish a word-processed self-selected piece of writingusing a Microsoft booklet template.9.Students will be able to create a brochure using Microsoft Publisher. (could be anadvertising brochure for a product on the market, an invented product, a state, acountry, a place of recreation, etc…)10.Students will post to a topic in a teacher specific blog to generate ideas anddiscussion on a theme.11.Students will use classroom blog discussion to create an electronic graphicorganizer to use in composing a writing sample.12.Using a Kidspiration template for brainstorming and Word for publishing,students will create an autobiographical poem.13.Using Word, students will compose a friendly letter inviting their parents/familyto a special school event.14.Using Word, students will compose a business letter to a company about a productthey like or do not like.15.Using Publisher, students will create a class newsletter informing family, friends,school members, and the community about classroom academics and events.16.Using KidPix, students will create a digital storybook to share with an audience,using a self-selected story.17.Students will write a script sharing classroom events to create a podcast usingAudacity (program on PC computer) or GarageBand (program on Mac).18.Using Inspiration, students will create a flow map showing the sequence of eventsin history to use in composition writing. (other ideas: in their life, steps to makingor doing something)
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