Web 2.0 ToolsAn Overview of Available Technologies

Teaching Writing for Adult English Language

Learners

SlideshareCreate Quality Presentations

BloggerCreate Class or Project Blogs

WikispacesClass or Group Wikis

FacebookSocial Networking

Google DocsDocument Collaboration

RSSCollect InformationWikipedia

Share Your Knowledgewith the World

BlogsStudents can submit work online for others to

comment onStudents can keep track of projects and

assignmentsTeachers and students can post links and

resources

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WikisGroups can

collaborate on writing assignments

Students can create final products that are viewed by people all over the world

Audio, video, and pictures promote learning for different learning styles and intelligences

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Google DocsPairs or groups can collaborate on the same essayNo more need for carrying around USB flash memoryStudents and teachers can upload resources for access

from any internet-connected computer

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid

FacebookSocial networking

allows students to find and communicate with others with similar interests

Students use real language in authentic contexts

Pictures and graphics promote dual coding and making abstract ideas concrete

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WikipediaTeachers and

students can use Wikipedia as a starting point for understanding a topic

Students can use links as a starting point for research

Students can create entries for topics not yet covered in Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia

SlideshareStudents can develop

skills in writing in the modern world which includes presentation in multi-media formats

Students can create presentations for viewing not only in class, but also from any computer

Students can get feedback on their presentations from classmates

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RSSRSS feeds make it

possible to bring feeds from informative sources into one place, such as Google Reader

Teachers can aggregate postings from individual student blogs

Feeds can be organized according to specific topics

http://www.google.com/reader

CollaborationDevelop Information

Technology SkillsProject Based LearningReal-world end products for a

wider audienceConnect with people with

shared interestsEngage students with

meaningful and exciting learning opportunities

Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching Writing to Adult English Language Learners