Digital+Tools+Suited+to+ELA

== =Digital Tools Suited to English Language Arts= Many digital tools and technologies are well-matched to specific content areas that can help enhance the teaching, the learning process and improve student collaboration. This session provides an opportunity to see how various Web 2.0 tools can be leveraged in 1:1 environments to support students meeting their learning goals found in the 9th - 12th ELA Standard Course of Study. Toward the end of the session, please be prepared to share your tools and brainstorm other ideas for using Web 2.0 tools in your 1:1 classroom!

Learning Goals
In this session, you will: =What To Do Next= Go to Wordle
 * Collaboratively review the affordances of 5 different WEB 2.0 Tools and Resources
 * Create 3 to 5 instructional activities using a content specific tool and/or resources
 * This tool must utilize collaboration
 * It should also enhance inquiry/discovery-based learning
 * It may be used as a formative assessment as well
 * ~ Assignments ||~ What To Do ||~ Due Date ||
 * Take a Gander: 5 Great ELA Tools || Read, view and check your understanding. || NA ||
 * Roll UP Your Sleeves! || Construct 3 -5 ELA activities with tools || End of session. ||
 * ELA Tool Showcase || Post URL to course Wiki. || End of session. ||