Lesson 2
(TH – May 11Th)
The Writing Cycle

Lesson 3
(SAT –5/13 AM)
Prewriting/
Planning

Lesson 4
(SAT- 5/13 PM)
Writing/
Rewriting

Lesson 5
(T-5/17)
On with the Writing

Lesson 6
(TH-5/19)
Researching/
Collaborating

Lesson 7
(SAT - 5/21)
Editing

Lesson 8
(SAT -5/21)
Evaluating

Lesson 9
(T-5/23)
Using Chat rooms
and whiteboards
for writing &
editing

Lesson 10 (TH 5/25)*

Lesson 11 &
Lesson 12 (SAT)*

*Schedule for
these classes may
vary by individual
contract

Course Outline Lesson 1- ( May 11th) Getting to Know You & Technology Why Write Using a Computer or Online? Computer Terms Software Packages   Lesson 2 The Writing Process …..Discuss the Writing cycle and current writing trends in classroom PreWriting – Brainstorm, using the chat room Collaborative Learning Online Curriculum Links for Brainstorming Online Computer terms - Chatting protocol Lesson 3 & Lesson 4 (Saturday Class) Writing Lesson Plans – Discuss the components of a good lesson plan. Organizing writing Lab time Lesson 5 – On with the writing… Explore different writing packages Evaluate packages using a rubric Online Writing tools Lesson 6 Researching for background knowledge Researching techniques Current trends in education Safety Issues & AUPs Curriculum Links for Researching Online Lesson 7 & 8 (Saturday Class) - Revising writing to include: Author's Tools Hypertext links to research facts Global Editing Lab time Lesson 9 Publishing Online & Off Evaluating Writing Lab time Lesson 10 - Celebrating our successes!?! ***Lessons 11 & 12 - Since this is a holiday weekend, if students have documented 6 hours of online work(See assignments), class will not need to meet. Instructor will be available for those not able to work online.