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How to incorporate different genres in digital writing
Genres:
- flowchart (brainstorming)
- memes
- diary
Audience: Dr. Smith, classmates, future employers
Media: blog
Purpose: demonstrate a) your understanding of teaching digital writing using Hicks’s model b) your ability to create digital texts
Situation:
- reflected personal writing style
- content should include how would use what learned to teach future students; talk in terms of what you want NOT to do?
- Title must cover entire assignment; title could be a question from journal
It has been said by many a stressed out college student that research papers and worksheets are tedious, taxing, and not altogether helpful in retention of materials. To circumvent this, a new wave of teachers and educators are pushing for a change: incorporate digital media in new and creative ways to showcase not just their comprehension, but also their unique skills. Take this blog, for example. By having a digital repository of my literary collection I am able to show my growth as a writer and perhaps pitch my professionalism to future employers.
Imbed audio of me reading something already on the blog
(Honestly, Dr. Smith, your instructions were a little vague and I’m not sure if I’ve met the goal of this assignment. My apologies for my idiocy.)
Celebrate collaborative learning!
[Image description: Well-dressed man poses for picture with a beer. Image text reads: “I don’t always do group projects, but when I do I get A’s.]
Sick of research papers? Bored of worksheets?
Studies show that students are more engaged in their projects when given a chance to collaborate with others and are encouraged to create with creativity. While not all students are keen to collaborate with their peers, studies show that “…..” [Robb citation needed]
Rather than sifting though piles upon piles of research papers and worksheets, teachers should be encouraging collaboration in group projects. Hands-on interactive learning with lots of discussions allow students to recall knowledge, expand on ideas, and bounce ideas off of each other.