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 * __word-processing documents__
 * collaboratively writing and editing
 * peer editing


 * __slideshow presentations__ = Powerpoint without the steroids
 * A digital storytelling idea from a teacher from New Trier...
 * Cut up a reading and give each student a sentence/portion. The students are then to create a slide that visually (pictures only) represents their section of the reading.
 * I gave the students their portion with a number on it which referred to the slide they were to work on.
 * I also had the students email me a copy of their slide.
 * Email everyone the final product:)



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 * __spreadsheets & forms__
 * *** create surveys and analyze the results with your classes
 * gather and organize beginning of the year / season information

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