"How can we use computers and digital tools to share our stories and ideas?"
Adaptive Perseverance: Encourage students to persist in learning new digital tools and troubleshooting problems they may encounter, highlighting the importance of adapting to new technologies.
Learner’s Mindset: Foster curiosity and openness to learning about and experimenting with various digital tools to enhance writing and storytelling.
Communication: Emphasize the use of digital tools to not only improve writing skills but also to effectively communicate ideas to a wider audience through various online platforms.
Critical Thinking: Teach students to critically assess which digital tools best suit their writing goals and how to responsibly use these tools to share their ideas.
Collaboration: Promote collaborative writing projects where students can work together using digital tools, learning from each other and contributing to a shared goal.
Responsibility: Instill an understanding of digital citizenship, focusing on the responsible use of technology, respecting copyright, and maintaining privacy and security online.
Global Citizenship: Highlight how digital tools can connect students with global audiences, fostering an understanding of different perspectives and the power of sharing stories across cultures.
"What are some ways we can use a computer to write and share our work?"
"How can pictures or videos make our stories more interesting?"
"Why is it important to learn how to use digital tools for writing?"
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.6 - With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
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