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Empowering Readers and Writers in Grades 4-8
with Technology Tools

Connecticut Reading Association Conference, October 26, 2001

Presenter: Julie Coiro, M. Ed. Literacy & Technology Specialist

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Many powerful electronic tools are now available for learners of all ages.  This session will provide an overview of software tools that can motivate upper elementary and middle school readers and writers while they are applying important literacy strategies within their content area learning tasks.  Click on the items in the table below to learn more about each program and see examples of how students are using Timeliner, Inspiration, PowerPoint, Creative Writer, Excel and web design software like Netscape Composer to construct original responses to the texts they've read.  You'll see finished products designed by students using each of the programs in a variety of ways.
Timeliner
Inspiration
PowerPoint
Spreadsheets
Creative Writer
Netscape Composer