Writing Across Curriculum
Module 3: AI and Technology Integration in Writing Instruction

Lesson 2 Digital Collaboration Tools (Docs, Padlet, Canva, Wakelet)

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IN THIS LESSON

We’ll explore how digital tools can make writing a collaborative, real-time, and student-driven experience. Whether students are co-writing in Google Docs, brainstorming in Padlet, designing infographics in Canva, or curating research in Wakelet, these platforms help transform writing from a solo task into a shared creative process.

You’ll learn how to structure group writing activities, assign roles, and create feedback routines that promote engagement and accountability—while giving all students a voice in the writing process.

🎯 By the end of this lesson, you will:

✅ Use digital collaboration tools to support group writing across content areas
✅ Implement structured routines and role cards for team-based writing
✅ Scaffold peer feedback using commenting and reflection protocols
✅ Create shared writing environments using Canva, Google Docs, Padlet, and Wakelet
✅ Access editable templates, sentence starters, and group task guides.

Action Plan

  • 📰 Helpful Articles & Blog Posts

    • 6 Tips for Using Google Tools to Teach Writing – Edutopia
      Practical ideas for leveraging Google Slides, Docs, and Forms to scaffold collaborative writing. Edutopia

    • Easy‑to‑Use Supports for Students in Google Workspace – Edutopia
      Shows built‑in features (like comments and version history) that keep students focused and connected. Edutopia

    • Group Work That Really Works – Edutopia
      A group essay activity boosts engagement and writing growth by giving each student a clear role. Edutopia

    • Improving Feedback and Fostering Collaboration With Technology – Edutopia
      Strategies for using Google Docs comments and chat to deepen writing feedback loops. Edutopia

    • 3 Collaborative Strategies to Build Up Students’ Note‑Taking Skills – Edutopia
      Collaborative note‑taking as a mode of shared writing and thinking. Edutopia

    • Collaborative Writing – Wikipedia
      Historical and theoretical overview of writing as a social, group endeavor. Wikipedia

    • Collaborative Learning Builds Deeper Understanding – Edutopia article on designing effective team projects Edutopia

    • How to Keep Kids Collaborating Remotely – Edutopia
      Demonst      rates Google Docs, Slides, Padlet, Nearpod, and Flipgrid to sustain real‑time teamwork anywhere. Edutopia

  • “Which digital tool will you integrate first into your collaborative writing tasks, and how will you ensure equitable participation for every student?”