From the News
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The New Writing Pedagogy
2009-11-01
Cory was a special education sixth-grader at the Saugus (Calif.) Union School District when he wrote an entry on his blog page entitled “The Spied Enemies: A War Journal.” This make-believe story opens with the words "I am Johnny Willow, a hero to some people. I will tell you my story about my adventures in World War II."
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Recording of Technology Supports for Writing Webinar is Now Available
2009-10-30
This past Wednesday, Joan Green and I held a webinar on technology supports for writing which was based on our new eBook, "Technology Supports for Writing" which we recently released. The 51 page eBook which is accessible with Adobe Acrobat Reader includes a great compilation of resources for anyone who needs to support students in the area of writing. Included in the ebook iare over 12 videos that are embedded that let you actually see how the software works.
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Put to the Test: Ginger
2009-09-29
Ginger supports all struggling writers, including those who have learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and English language learners. Ginger uses patent-pending technology to automatically correct misused words, grammar and spelling mistakes in Microsoft Word and Outlook. For additional functionality, users can purchase Ginger Premium, which offers the same features as Ginger plus text-to-speech and progress reporting.
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Ginger Software Releases Context-based Text Correction Application
2009-09-10
Ginger Software, Inc., has announced the availability of Ginger, a software program offering context-based error correction for writers of all ages. Ginger uses patent-pending technology to automatically correct misused words, grammar, and spelling mistakes in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Ginger empowers students to dramatically improve their written communication, the announcement states.
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Context-based Text Correction Now Available from Ginger Software
2009-09-09
LEXINGTON, MASS. (Sept. 9, 2009) – Ginger Software, Inc., the leader in spelling and grammar correction, announces the availability of Ginger, a software program offering context-based error correction for writers of all ages. Ginger provides a positive writing environment for students, by using patent-pending technology to automatically correct misused words, grammar and spelling mistakes in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Ginger empowers students to dramatically improve their written communication.
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