Tech, in the Classroom

Language Arts
Writing – Applying the Writing Process
4.W.4 Apply the writing process to –
                · Generate a draft by developing, selecting and organizing ideas relevant to topic, purpose, and genre; revise to improve writing, using appropriate reference materials (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice); edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, usage, punctuation).

                · Use technology to interact and collaborate with others to publish legible documents.

 

Popplet is a free online web tool that can be used in the classroom. According to Popplet, "In the classroom and at home, students use Popplet for learning. Used as a mind-map, Popplet helps students think and learn visually. Students can capture facts, thoughts, and images and learn to create relationships between them."