Workshop #

R-05

TITLE:

Communication Arts: Using Turnitin / Peer Review, Essay Writing

DESCRIPTION:

Teachers will cover two writing units: the multiple paragraph essay and timed essay units as created by Jane Schaffer. Participants will assess essays, align to the district rubric, and participate in professional discussions on how to improve students writing. Approximately two hours will be set aside to explore the anti-plagiarism site www.turnitin.com. On the site, teachers will learn to enroll students; set up classes; and create assignments such as essays, peer review, and discussion board topics.

PRESENTER(S):

Christine Baroch and Joan Dailey

TARGET AUDIENCE:

7-12 Educators

DATE:

Friday, August 15, 2008

TIME:

8:00 – 11:00a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. daily  

LOCATION:

Great Falls, MT

SITE:

MSU-Great Falls College of Technology
2100 16th Ave. South

ENROLLMENT:

Limit of 25

CREDIT:

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EXPENSES:

Participants will be responsible for travel, lodging, and meals.

FEE POLICY:

Registration fees for non-Great Falls Public School (GFPS) employees is $50.00 per day unless otherwise noted. Click for full details and cancellation policy
(GFPS employees will still need to register to confirm their spots in the institute sessions).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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