Standard: 3.W.6 – With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
Grade level: Grade 3
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard focuses on integrating technology into the writing process, allowing students to produce and publish their work while also collaborating with others. It is crucial for developing digital literacy and preparing students for future academic and professional environments where technology is ubiquitous. Students should have basic keyboarding skills and be comfortable with simple digital tools. They should also be able to write sentences and short paragraphs independently.
Students will advance their keyboarding skills, become adept at using digital tools for various writing tasks, and learn to collaborate effectively online. This prepares them for more complex writing tasks and collaborative projects in higher grades.
Common Misconception 1
Some students may think that technology is only useful for typing final drafts. This is incorrect because technology can support all stages of writing, from brainstorming to publishing.
Intervention 1
Introduce students to various digital tools that support different stages of writing. Provide guided practice and show how these tools enhance the writing process.
Common Misconception 2
Another common misconception is that online collaboration is not as effective as in-person collaboration. This is incorrect because digital tools can facilitate meaningful and productive collaboration.
Intervention 2
Provide examples of successful online collaborations and design activities that require students to work together using digital tools. Emphasize the benefits of online collaboration.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be familiar with basic keyboarding skills and have a foundational understanding of writing sentences and short paragraphs. They should also have some experience with using simple digital tools, such as typing in a text box or navigating basic software interfaces.
Subsequent Knowledge
After mastering this standard, students will develop more advanced keyboarding skills, become proficient in using various digital tools for writing and collaboration, and gain the ability to independently produce and publish longer written works. They will also learn to give and receive constructive feedback in a digital environment.
Instructional Activities
- Have students use a word processor to write and edit a short story.
- Organize a group project where students collaborate using an online document-sharing platform.
- Create a class blog where students can publish their writing and comment on each other’s work.
- Use a presentation software to create and present a digital book report.
- Set up an online writing forum where students can share their work and provide feedback to peers.
