OTHER VARIABLES There are many considerations and variables to record as we set students up with writing exercises. Other sections and variables to document are:
Another Example of Flexible Positioning
Prewriting Strategies or Activities
Prewriting Strategies or Activities Planning and prewriting activities can make a significant dif- ference for the student’s writing. The type of prewriting activi- ties should be carefully planned and documented prior to the data collection writing activity. If any online maps or outlines are created, or if a student watched a video online, the website or URL can be recorded here. Details about the type of prewriting strategies should be recorded.
Seating and Positioning
teachers offer flexible positioning options. Classrooms are mov- ing away from rows of desks and the same chairs for every stu- dent. This is a significant benefit for students. There are many considerations and the options and possibilities are different depending on the teacher, classroom, ages and needs. On this website, the option is provided for recording the type of po- sitioning and set up for each writing exercise. If the student is typing on a keyboard or writing on a page they may need more structure and support, and if they are voice recording on a hand- held device, they may be able to curl up on a beanbag, lie on the floor or sit outside under a tree while brainstorming or talking out their ideas. These are very different types of writing experi- ences, but they are all different ways of recording information. Software Supports There are infinite options when it comes to software supports and combinations of software settings and options, including hundreds of different programs available to help support typing, rate enhancement programs, spelling assist programs and many others. There are hundreds of programs that allow for voice re- cording, multimedia video production and content creation. In the last year, there has been an explosion of new speech rec- ognition programs. The sheer volume and ever-growing list of software options is enormous. Sifting through these programs and options is a challenging job. We need to narrow the list of
Example of Flexible Positioning
Seating and Positioning Students need a wide range of options in their environment for seating and positioning while working. Clearly, the range of options will be dependent on the type of writing they are do- ing. If they are handwriting on a page, then the requirements for posture and positioning are very specific and different than if they were voice recording on a handheld device. Writing pro- duction and speed, as well as volume of writing produced might be impacted by the student’s positioning while working. Some
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