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Branding Student Blogs

As an instructional technology coach, I have the privilege of working alongside teachers as they bring their students into the world of blogging.  Many of the teachers I work with are new to blogging. They rely on me to steer them into an experience that will engage the student, lift student writing, and fit within the already packed school day. I guide these teachers to create branded blogs.

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Who Is Up For A Challenge? A Guest Blog Post By Michelle Haseltine

How do I manage with thirty to forty students blogging? I blog too. That’s always made it more meaningful for my students.

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A Winter Recess

A winter recess is upon us here at Two Writing Teachers. A break is nice, but we have a lot in store for 2018. We can't wait to come back in January with a fresh start!

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It’s Not All About Blog: The Work Before The Blog

Take the first step together; write, read, and comment on blogs as a class.  These first steps will help your students learn the feel and expectations of a blogging community.

academic choice · authentic writing · blogging · digital writing · writing workshop

Past the Flash of Technology

Technology gives us all choices and decisions to make. Big decisions. How can we welcome technology in our classrooms? Technology can be a new way of doing the same thing. Will we seek apps that allow our students to make choices in creating and sharing with others, or will we seek apps that do the same old thing in a different way?

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A Fork In My Road

Dear Two Writing Teachers Community, My emotions are all jumbled up as I write this post to share bittersweet news. At the end of this month I will step away from my co-author role here at Two Writing Teachers. My work at the school where I teach is shifting and includes exciting new challenges for… Continue reading A Fork In My Road

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Introducing Our New Co-Author

There's a new middle school and coaching voice on our team!

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Saying Good-bye

Saying good-bye is never easy.

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Holiday Blogging Break

December is a month of celebrations and a chance for the co-authors to take a brief blogging break as we turn our focus to our families during the rest of December. The rest and reflection always helps us start the new year with a renewed sense of passion and purpose.

apps · authors · blogging · communication · digital writing · kidblog · organization · parent involvement · preparing students for the 21st century · professional development · writing workshop

A Class Hub To The Rescue!

A class hub can make all the difference for digital writing and learning!

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Hubbard Family Fire

A fire tore through the home of one of our co-authors last night. It is my hope you will be able to help her and her family out as they cope with this tragic event.

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Thoughtful Feedback

One way to become a community of writers is to leave thoughtful feedback.