TWT2013-Online+Motivational+Writing+Tools+for+English+and+ESL

=TWT2013-Online Motivational Writing Tools for Enlgish, ESL and World Languages=
 * Rinat Levy-Cohen**
 * The Abraham Joshua Heschel School**
 * rinatle@heschel.org**

**//"In every era you need to learn how to use the elements that influence the generation." (Harav Kook)//**  As we move further into the 21st century many technologies have been developed for the field of education. New concepts of knowledge, performance and intelligence have led toward 21st-century target skills, innovative pedagogy and high demand curricula. The goal of integrating technology into classrooms (blended learning) is to prompt innovative pedagogy into schools' curricula 'while integrating information, and communication technologies' (ICT). Including technologies in class not only motivates students, it exposes and prepares students to successfully use multiliteracies now and in their future life in the technological world.  Technologies have changed the features of texts, the way people use and communicate and have created a new communication environment with wider diversity (Borsheim & Merritt & Reed, 2011). The internet, for example, allows individuals to control how they learn (learning pathways), to control content by creating it themselves, and to socialize with others who share their interests. Accordingly, teachers should not teach technological tools themselves, but rather should take advantage of the impact those tools have on teaching, learning and assessment.  It is my belief that the incorporation of technology into lessons should be done only if it is meaningful and enhances with elements that regular teaching cannot provide. This workshop will introduce two technological writing tools which provide unique opportunities to the language learner, the learning process, teaching, and assessment. After taking this workshop, participants will be provided with hands-on experience with online writing tools. In addition, attendees will gain a stronger understanding of how to incorporate web 2.0 tools into the curriculum.

Attached please find the PPP used during the session: