During this time of distance learning, it may be difficult to get your students to write on a consistent basis. One of the ways you can do that, no matter the discipline, is to have your kids journal. No matter the discipline, you can ask your kids to write by simply asking them to journal about their day. On occasion, you can give them something to write about, but it’s easier to ask them to journal once per day. If you’re meeting with the class only, they should have five journal entries by the following Monday (they can write on the weekends, but don’t require it).
Four digital tools you can use for student journaling:
Google Keep
Google Keep is a great note-taking tool, but it can also be used for journaling. Students create a note and label it for the week. Then, they share it with you as a collaborator.
Google Slides
Google Slides is great for journaling in that each slide can serve as one entry. Students title the slide with the date and then write away!
Google Docs
The traditional way of journaling. Students simply start with the date and then their entry. They can share the doc or turn it in at the end of the week.
Book Creator
Students can turn their journals into a book! They can add text, voice, photos, and illustrations to their entries. They can share their “book” with you so you can check on their progress.
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