---------------------------------------Charles EmoryCaitlin Stansell

What is MixedInk?• Web 2.0 Collaborative Writing

Tool• Designed to help educators and

students become stronger writers• Adds to students’ digital literacy

(citing sources, attribution)• Requires little scaffolding• Fun, creative and user-friendly http://mindshift.kqed.org/files/

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How Does MixedInk Work?

• Educator determines parameters• Students write & post their own writing• Students share, edit, take notes, & rate

others’ writing• Educator assesses student writing

WHAT DOES MIXED INK LOOK LIKE IN PRACTICE?

MixedInk in the Classroom?

• Can be used across all learning disciplines• Puts creative process into your students’

hands• Synthesizes with Common Core Standards

Here’s how…

Common Core Standards

• Students should be able to write in a variety of styles with intended audience in mind

• Students should be familiar with the steps of the writing process

• Students should use technology to write collaboratively

(College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing,Common Core Standards)

Sample Project:“Should schools have rules prohibiting cyber-bullying?”

Scaffold the Process• Students post results of brainstorming• Students post outlines of their arguments• Students comment on other students’

ideas• Students peer edit outlines and ideas• Students post drafts of essays• Students rate best versions by deadline

Prompts for Class Discussion

• Why is this version the best?• What was your reasoning when

you made this comment?• Does this version include

opposing view on the issue?

Social Studies• Have a debate on social issues

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History• Compare/Contrast historical

documents

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Science• Collaborative lab reports

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Math• Story problems!

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World Languages• Create a story• Critique a story

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English• Analyze a text• Construct a sonnet

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Exam Practice• Students create sample test

questions• Students answer sample test

questions!

Questions?Contact Info:

• Charles Emory: chaemo@umich.edu• Caitlin Stansell:

cstansel@umich.edu