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=Welcome to My Teacher Inquiry=

//How will using technology across a division improve and motivate boy writers?//

 * Enduring Understanding**


 * //Students will write daily journals/reflections/stories for a variety of purposes and audiences and use technology to communicate ideas, thoughts and points of view and improve their writing//**


 * //Rational//**

I would like to set up a school wiki for my division at Harmony Public School. By using programs like Audacity and Voki, students across the junior division will plan and write about a topic that is student/teacher selected and input their thoughts and ideas and record their work using computer software and post their writing on the school Wiki.


 * Purpose:**

Based on the current EQAO results in our school and literature, boys are struggling with literacy and writing. Several students in our school have dedicated computers to assist with writing. I have noticed in my own teaching practice that boys can communicate their ideas orally and articulate their thoughts and opinions but have difficulty transferring their thoughts onto paper. Often, boys have fantastic imagination and creativity but give up and produce below average writing. With the use of technology and audio software, I hope to motivate colleagues to see the benefits of integrating technology with struggling boys and give students the opportunity to communicate clearly and utilize voice to help enhance meaning.