Technology and the Writing Connection
Internet Resources
Print Resources
| Computers Don't Byte | by Linda Pereira, Tim Haag, and Jessica H.G. Schroeter | Teacher Created Materials Inc. 2001 |
| 101 Best Web Sites for Kids | by Trevor B. Meers | Publications International Ltd. |
| Integrating Technology Into the Curriculum | by Mary Helen Bryant | Teacher Created Materials, Inc. |
| Quick and Fun Writing Activities Just for Young Learners | by Martin Lee and Marcia Miller | Scholastic |
Creating Writing Products Using Software Programs
| Student Writing Center | Reports, Newsletters, Journal, Letters and Signs |
| Print Shop | Cards, Signs, Pamplet/Brochure, Postcards, and Calendars |
| KidPix Studio | Stamp a story, Draw a story, Color a story, Draw me stories. Using the features the student can write and illustrate a story. |
| Inspiration | Create story webs, Templates include: Cause & Effect, Character Web, Comparison Web, Vocabulary Web and more |
| Imagination Express | Topics include: Rainforest, Oceans, Neighborhoods, Pyramids and others. |
| Kidswork Deluxe | New Book- write and illustrate. Story Starters |
| Kidspiration | Webbing. Ideas include: Reading and Writing, Social Studies, Science and More. |
| MS Word or Works | Publish completed works in the word processing program. Add pictures or clipart. |
| PowerPoint | Create slideshows or pictures or books (class and individual) |
| Internet E-Mail | Not exactly a program but a great tool for penpals and letter writing. |