Learning Log Entry #1

     My limited experiences with assigning and working writing in classrooms have been very different going from a self contained elemenatry classroom (students worked on narrative pieces) to an inclusive 6th grade classroom (students worked on informational texts).  Each played a role in forming how I look as teaching writing,  I have found that no matter the age or ability level that the biggest factor is making the students feel comfortable shaing ideas and asking for help. 
   Once that foundation has been set I like to have the students brainstorm ideas that go along with the assignment so that others who maybe struggling have a chance to catch up before they work individually.  Then with indidviaul time students can bring their own creativity into what they are working on, while I walk around abd check in with students that I see struggling or are getting away from what they are suposed to be doing.  With my limited experence this style has worked for me but based on my observation of different genres of writing and students different style I know that my own style of teaching will have to change and morph with the setting and genre being used.
     Technology now plays such a big role in schools and our students lives that I think it is important to consider how it will be integrated into writing workshop itself.  One of the biggest challenges that I see is how stuedents can incoropate technology without letting it take over the information they are trying to convey.  Technology also poses the problem that students may rush the prewriting and drafting process to get the fun part using.....TO BE CONTINUED