Lesson Plan CoWriter for iPad EQ: How does the word prediction app (CoWriter ) for iPad

work? Lesson: The purpose of this word prediction app is introduced. A visual demonstration of the product is given, this includes: Starting a new writing piece Saving documents Navigating between the home and writing screens Finding available topic dictionaries, activating dictionaries, and making topic dictionaries Adjusting the settings to accommodate the specific needs of the individual student Different student needs and setting configurations that meet these needs Printing options; dropbox, google drive, email

Hands on Task: Each participant will have an iPad available during the training; as an activity is demonstrated, the participant will be asked to replicate the activity of their iPad. Closure: Have the participants reflect on how they envision integrating the use of this tool into classroom writing activities. Have participants consider what type of students might benefit from this tool the most.