This teaching tip showcases instructional strategies and scaffolds from an out-of-school digital writing camp. Often, teachers may be hesitant to incorporate digital tools into their literacy instruction for various reasons (e.g., scripted curriculum, fear and uncertainty of digital tools, lack of experience and knowledge with technology), yet it…

Discusses the three required components for telecommunications: a modem, software, and a computer. Reviews the advantages of CompuServe. Stresses that because all transmitted information is in text form, telecommunications technology places a large responsibility for future information exchange and communications with the classroom teacher and the…