2121stst Century Writing with Century Writing with 3DWriting & 3DWriter3DWriting & 3DWriterhttp://www.3dwriting.comhttp://www.3dwriting.com

Art WolinskyArt Wolinsky

awolinsky@3dwriting.comawolinsky@3dwriting.com

What is 3DWritingWhat is 3DWriting

Hypertext narrative writingHypertext narrative writing

Something old to something newSomething old to something new

Can be a new genre or a new dimension to Can be a new genre or a new dimension to current programscurrent programs

Way of establishing a SIMPLE district-wide Way of establishing a SIMPLE district-wide technology initiative Engaging writing technology initiative Engaging writing activityactivity

Method of improving writing scoresMethod of improving writing scores

Exemplary Technology Program*Exemplary Technology Program*

Address important educational issue(s)Address important educational issue(s)Develops complex learning and thinking skills for Develops complex learning and thinking skills for its target audienceits target audienceContributes to educational excellence Contributes to educational excellence for allfor allPromotes coherent organizational changePromotes coherent organizational changeHas rigorous, measurable evidence for its Has rigorous, measurable evidence for its achievements for at least one criterion among achievements for at least one criterion among Criteria 2, 3, and 4Criteria 2, 3, and 4Is adaptable for use in multiple contexts.Is adaptable for use in multiple contexts.

* Criteria developed by U.S. DOE Expert Technology Panel* Criteria developed by U.S. DOE Expert Technology Panel

Hypertext Narrative as a GenreHypertext Narrative as a Genre

Numerous cyberzines and professional Numerous cyberzines and professional writers have adopted itwriters have adopted it

Dozens of colleges and universities offer it Dozens of colleges and universities offer it as a courseas a course

High end software developed for High end software developed for professionals and universitiesprofessionals and universities

Bringing it to K-12Bringing it to K-12

Tie it to traditional writing programsTie it to traditional writing programs

Train teachers to evaluate hyperlink Train teachers to evaluate hyperlink efficiency and effectivenessefficiency and effectiveness

Implement across the curriculumImplement across the curriculum

Provide a common toolProvide a common tool

Strengthen home school connectionStrengthen home school connection

What is NeededWhat is Needed

Teacher by in and administrative supportTeacher by in and administrative support

Hypertext Narrative SoftwareHypertext Narrative Software– Microsoft Word, Netscape Composer, Microsoft Word, Netscape Composer,

DreamWeaver, StorySpace, or 3DWriterDreamWeaver, StorySpace, or 3DWriter

Minimal Professional DevelopmentMinimal Professional Development– Use of softwareUse of software– Understanding of hypertext assessmentUnderstanding of hypertext assessment– Integrating into existing curriculumIntegrating into existing curriculum

What is 3DWriterWhat is 3DWriter

Simple WYSIWYG HTML editor designed by a Simple WYSIWYG HTML editor designed by a teacher for teachersteacher for teachers

Tool designed to place the focus on content, not Tool designed to place the focus on content, not flashflash

Eliminates common tech issuesEliminates common tech issues

Allows technophobes to incorporate technology Allows technophobes to incorporate technology into the classroominto the classroom

New class of softwareNew class of software

Tool to strengthen home-school connectionTool to strengthen home-school connection

Other ApplicationsOther Applications

Teacher created information web pagesTeacher created information web pages

Online worksheetsOnline worksheets

Note taking tool for Big6, WebQuests and Note taking tool for Big6, WebQuests and other activitiesother activities

3D-Journal writing3D-Journal writing

Gathering EvidenceGathering Evidence

Add 3DWriting as the SINGLE variable in Add 3DWriting as the SINGLE variable in your current writing programyour current writing program

Establish a portfolio building procedureEstablish a portfolio building procedure

Evaluate via common rubrics and chart Evaluate via common rubrics and chart growthgrowth

Examine standardized test scores for Examine standardized test scores for growth in related areasgrowth in related areas