SOLO: Using SOLO to Suppport Struggling Writers (2009)

SOLO is a suite of four integrated programs: Read:OutLoud, Draft:Builder, Write:OutLoud and Co:Writer.  These programs can be used to support the entire reading and writing process.  These materials focus on the features of Write:OutLoud, Draft:Builder, and Co:Writer and how they can be used to support students who are struggling with written output.  The materials can be used individually but those teams new to using SOLO might consider working through the various modules in sequence.

Module One: Adding a New Student User in SOLO

• SOLO: Adding a New Student User - (192K PDF)
  • SOLO: Adding a New Student User - (5:07 min)

Module Two: Introducing Write:OutLoud

• Write:OutLoud as a Writing Tool - (574K PDF)
  • Write:OutLoud SE: Overview of Features (4:14 min)

Module Three: Using Locked Text in Write:OutLoud

• Write:OutLoud: Creating a Locked Text Assignment Template (424K PDF)
  • Write:OutLoud: Creating a Locked Text Assignment Template - (5:49 min)
  • SOLO: Opening an Assignment in Student Central - (4:14 min)

Module Four: Creating Writing Outlines in Draft:Builder

• Draft:Builder: Creating Student Outlines - (451K PDF)
  • Draft:Builder The Relationship between Write:OutLoud and Draft:Builder - (2:45 min)
  • Draft:Builder: Creating a Student Outline - (3:30 min)
  • Draft:Builder: Adding Subtopics to an Outline - (5:04 min)
  • Draft:Builder: Adding Notes to an Outline - (3:06 min)
  • Draft:Builder: Creating a Draft in Draft:Builder - (4:20 min)
• Draft:Builder: Teacher Created Outlines - (534K PDF)
  • Draft:Builder: Assigning a Draft:Builder Template - (5:36 min)
  • Draft:Builder: Modifying a Draft:Builder Template - (6:53 min)