The Write Stuff: Digital Tools for Young Writers
Sunday, June 29, 2025 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM · 1 hr. (America/Chicago)
Creation Lab
Early Childhood/Elementary
Information
Teachers will explore innovative digital resources that inspire and empower students to express their ideas through writing. From interactive book-creating apps to collaborative platforms, discover how to engage students in writing by providing simple platforms to publish to an authentic audience and make writing educational, fun, and dynamic!
Outline
We will begin by exploring the power of creating and storytelling by working in a collaborative Book Creator book or Padlet to share our thoughts and ideas. We will watch a short video or read an article about the importance of storytelling and writing for young learners. (10 minutes). The presenter will then explain the ISTE standards that will be addressed, and that while there are many digital tools that can be used, today we will focus on three of those tools. Participants will learn about the tool and then have the opportunity to explore and experience it. (5) The first tool shared will be ChatterPix Kids. This is a free app that can be downloaded. Presenter will have some devices available for participants to explore with and will bring some hands on examples that they can use. After introducing and providing examples, participants will get the chance to try it out. (10 min) The next tool shared will be Seesaw. The presenter will share how students can use the creative tools in Seesaw to publish writing and use the microphone to read what they write. They can be published in Seesaw and shared with families. Examples will be shared, and participants will be invited to join a Seesaw class to try out the tools. (10 min) The last tool shared will be WriteReader, a book creating app that is simple yet powerful. Presenter will share ideas for preserving indigenous language using this tool, including some dictionaries created using the Crow language by 2nd graders. The presenter will share how these can then be published to Seesaw to share out. Participants will have time to start their own WriteReader books. (10 min) There will be additional time at the end to share out examples on our Padlet or in our collaborative book, as well as to have a Q&A session.
Supporting research
https://ascd.org/el/articles/the-power-of-digital-storytelling
https://creativeeducator.tech4learning.com/digital-storytelling
https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/how-incorporate-digital-storytelling-empower-student-voice
Attendee Accounts
Some devices will be available, but having the ChatterPix Kids app installed on a mobile device would be helpful.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckmoosedesign.cpkids&hl=en_US
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chatterpix-kids/id734046126
Content Community
ISTELive
Subject Area
Elementary/Multiple Subjects
Grade Level
PK-2
Audience
LibrarianTeacherTechnology Coach/Trainer
Session Delivery
In Person
Sample Schedule
Early Childhood
Transformative Learning Principles
Prioritize authentic experiences
ISTE Standards
Students: Creative Communicator: Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.Students: Creative Communicator: Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.Students: Global Collaborator: Use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.
Skill Level
Beginner
Registration Required
No
Attendee Devices
Devices required
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PCSmartphone: AndroidSmartphone: iOSSmartphone: WindowsTablet: AndroidTablet: iOSTablet: Windows
Spotlight on Solutions
No
Additional Fee
No
Influencer Disclosure
This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.
