Blogs, Wikis, and Word Processors

As teachers, digital writing tools are a way for us to begin to build relationships or make some kind of personal connection with our students. Using these tools as a way to give feedback may even help students to evaluate their own progress. Digital writing tools such as blogs and wikis can help to improve a students writing because they are doing most of the talking. Conferencing with  students also improves the relationship between teacher and student, although, we often feel there is little or no time. Students can develop their own blog post and respond to their peers. However, modeling the kind of response you want them to make may be a good idea. This may be a way to help students become better writers and readers.