This allowed the children to organize their ideas, enabling them to write with clarity, coherence, purpose, and personal engagement. Our students quickly became confident computer users. They were able to transfer data, open and save files, and print. They were able to utilize general word processing components such as changing font and formatting. Each piece of writing then became an individual and personal product.
Students edit and revise at the classroom publishing station.
As a result of using the AlphaSmart, our children were highly motivated to complete many writing assignments. The rewards were endless. Children became published authors in the local newspaper, as well as school and citywide writing contests. We were also able to create many classroom books with students' writings. Both children and parents are able to share these literature pieces.