6 collaborative writing applications for group projects or papers

Posted on: October 7, 2013 | By: Casey Brown | Filed under: Instructional Technologies
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While working on papers or projects in groups, collaborating effectively can sometimes be difficult. However, there are several applications available online and on your mobile devices that allow you to write and edit together more easily. Google Docs With any existing Gmail address (and Elon e-mail addresses for students), you have access to Google Docs, which functions …

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Making the flip: Professor uses annotated online readings to open class time to writing

Posted on: September 23, 2013 | By: Casey Brown | Filed under: Instructional Technologies, Teaching & Learning
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Professor Paula Patch of the English department took part in the Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) summer course on flipped instruction. For Patch, flipped instruction seemed beneficial for her College Writing class so she could use more class time to hone her students’ writing skills. “The first year writing course is condensed into one semester, so …

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