7 reasons to use e learning tools for writing

1. Engage reluctant writers

2. Offer a variety of ways to engage with writing

3. Facilitate collaboration in and out of class

4. Personalise feedback and feedforward using comment features.

5. Provide an authentic audience for writing

6. Student can write anywhere, anytime - at home or school.

7. Connect with the wider lives of students, by engaging the support of their families, whānau, and communities.

1. Blogs

Teachers and students use blogs to reflect, collaborate and publish their writing.

We can use Blogs to

• encourage students to reflect on their learning and make connections to prior learning and experience

• publish student writing and promote reflection and interaction using comments

• share with and engage families, whānau, and communities

• share useful learning resources

How do I get started?

The first step is to decide what platform to use. The most common platforms for blogging in education are Blogger and Wordpress. Microsoft Sharepoint offers another option for those with an Office 365 account.

Once you have decided on a platform you can get started with Blogger, Wordpress. or Microsoft Sharepoint.

3. Forms

Forms offer a simple and efficient way to collect student thinking, reflections and questions.

Forms may be embedded into sites or shared via email.

Click on the form below to answer the questions

Responses may be submitted from any browser or mobile device.