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Bryan F .WilsonInstructor Model Lab School (EKU)
Richmond, KY
Patchwork to ProgressDigital Writing 2.0
Digital Media Revolution
2009ChinaIndia
South Korea
Class Webpages are nice, but provide little interaction.· Web 2.0 & 3.0 demands
readers and writers interact
Students will ignore even the best review materials if it is
boring, stale, or “old school.”The Facebook generation
wants to comment and contribute
What you’ve done so far…
By developing a consistent web presence and cultivating a social media persona, each teacher will be able to relate to the student
experience.
What to do next…
What to do next…
Look at different sites and select the one that best meets your classroom needs, personal
experiences, and school Acceptable Use Policy
What Works… For Me
FOLLOW THE RULE OF TWO:
Post at least twice a weekTwo Subjects: class or current
eventsTwo solid paragraphs
Two web elementsTwo page styles
Keep the Layout simple but Personal
•Walk students through the page
•Give class time to post •Use the page for actual web
searches•Check your web traffic once a
month
What Works… For Me
Create a list of user namesMake sure to get all student’s
Create a Links page Give at least two class days
to set up student pages
What Works… For Me
Grade and comment on student work honestly.
Students will write more if they know someone is reading
Keys to Digital Writing:
Have a rubric of writing prompts and expectations.
Be willing to write.
Mixture of both academic and personal writing.
Encourage students to revisit and revise
previous classwork for new blog topics.
Be willing to accept digital failure, at times.
If something goes wrong, document and
contact the hosting site.
Thank You&
Best of Luck Writing!
