Spark Summit 2024

For years, writing instruction focused on students writing, revising their work on their own, and then teachers grading with detailed feedback once students turned in their final work. This resulted in feedback happening after the fact, with little time or motivation for students to return to their work to make revisions to improve their final product. Using Google LTI in Canvas can flip that script. By using outline and planning templates, teachers can give students more direction and direct feedback while they are writing their papers and before they turn then in for a final grade. Using commenting and suggestion tools turns teachers into professional editors, directly pointing out writing weaknesses and giving students the opportunities to make those corrections before final due dates. This approach can take the writing workshop to a new level. This real-world approach to the writing process rewards revision and growth mindset and can transform writing and grading practices.