Tech in the Writing Process: Pre-Writing, Organization
In today’s episode, we’ll explore strategies and digital tools to help students organize their content so that they’re ready to begin writing.
Paul Beckermann
PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist
Podcast Host
Considerations
As you begin organizing your ideas, consider the following:
- Organizing seldom happens in just one stage of the writing process.
- You may have already begun organizing.
- Give thought to common organizational structures:
- Logical
- Chronological
- Spatial
- Cause/Effect
- Problem/Solution
- There are multiple options for organizing your work.
Mind Mapping
- Mind mapping is a visual web of ideas.
- It can be done with paper-and-pencil or a computer.
- Here are a few digital options:
Outlining
- Paper-and-pencil may be better for younger students.
- Word processing programs are simple and effective.
- Digital options encourage revision more than paper-and-pencil.
Other Formats
- Don’t limit yourself to mind maps and outlines.
- Consider your output format and purpose.
- Consider storyboarding tools, such as:
For more information and details about this topic, explore the following AVID Open Access article collection: Power Up and Enhance the Writing Process With Technology.
#389 — Tech in the Writing Process: Pre-Writing, Organization
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