2024 ICTE Fall Conference

Nothing bolsters us more as teachers of writing than producing writing ourselves. This session offers inspiration and time to compose around the theme of joy, specifically capturing moments of joy in our classrooms. No expertise is needed. No matter your creative writing experience, this session is for you.

Participants in this session will learn how to effectively collaborate with community organizations on impactful service learning projects that enhance student learning. Regardless of which texts students study, there are ample opportunities to take their learning beyond the classroom, bring what they read to life, and make a difference in their wider communities. Exploring high school students' experiences learning about the Syrian Civil War through literature and assisting with a home makeover for a refugee family in their community will provide both inspiration and a template for similar service projects.

Why do we still teach writing when Snapchat's AI will just write it for us? This session focuses on equipping students with pre-writing strategies that support them throughout a unit, reducing the temptation to rely solely on AI-generated essays. By building a robust student toolbox of effective pre-writing techniques, writing teachers can empower students to develop critical thinking, creativity, and writing skills.

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AI Articles Bibliography

As a teacher of 10th-12th grade reluctant writers and presenters in a Composition course, I saw a need to go beyond traditional forms of essay writing. Data showed us that many students in our district do not go on to complete four-year degrees, and most of them stay in our community. Couple these pointers with the wild success of the show Hot Ones, and an idea was born! Learn how to empower your high school students to consider that their future community and career opportunities are waiting within your classroom!
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