This session will explore how you can use low-stakes writing activities to strengthen your classroom community and teach students the power of writing as a thinking tool. We will discuss and practice practical, low-stakes writing techniques that encourage students to use writing to develop critical thinking and communication skills AND promote a sense of joy and fun (yes, we can be joyful and develop skills at the same time). While we know your schedule is probably already overfilled with "must-dos", we will explore ways to integrate these activities in ways that support your learning objectives and fit into what you are already doing.
