READWRITETHINK

I decided to add READWRITETHINK to the queue. This is a site that allows students to use graphic organizers to organize their ideas when completing a writing or reading assignment. I like that it can be accessed at home or school and as a __teacher__ of a very large ESE and ESOL population, I like that it allows students to organize what they are thinking with the use of graphic organizers and technology. Resources and Links: [] SWOT __Strengths:__ · __Free__ for all · Great resources for teachers · Great links to graphic organizers for students · User friendly - Includes a section titled "Professional Development" which provides strategy guides for teachers that give step-by-step instructions on how to implement the strategies in the classroom. __Weaknesses:__ · Too many links and resource can be confusing for some students so teachers may need to provide students with the exact links that want them to use. -Using this resource is very time-consuming. - Teachers need to take the time to organize and understand the lesson before presenting it to their class. -The interactive activities only have a print feature once they are completed by students. It does not appear to have an email feature. __Opportunites:__ · Can be used by teachers to integrate __technology__ and enhance a lesson in the classroom. - Provides a section on Parental Involvement, which gives reading and writing ideas that parents may use at home with their children. __Threats__ Ideas for classroom use: · Teachers can use this site to conduct a lesson on how to organize thoughts before writing or a comprehension lesson after having read a story. They can also use it to enhance a lesson or assign students certain activities that will measure their knowledge and comprehension on what they read.
 * Students can become dependent on using graphic organizers to share, interpert or understand information.