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Review by Melissa Powers , Common Sense Education | Updated May 2019

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Fanschool

Grow students' writing skills while developing digital citizens

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Grades

5–12

Subjects & Topics

Digital Footprint & Identity English Language Arts
Price: Free to try
Platforms: Web
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  • Article feeds are layed out in a grid pattern.
  • Space pages include all content posted to the space, with the most recent posts on top.
  • Create a space screen includes space name, grade level, and subject area.
  • Select audience screen offers four levels of privacy.
  • Comment screen appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Publishing options include adding tags and submitting for review.
  • Teacher feedback work like private comments.
  • Users can belong to multiple spaces

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Common Sense E.
Common Sense E.
March 7, 2014

Very engaging tool for students to become excited about writing!

This tool helps students become excited about writing and collaborating with their peers. It is easy for the teacher to set up and the options of securing the posts and comments, so that those are not published unless the teacher gives permission, eases teacher fear of students collaborating online. This tool lends itself to really help strengthen the writing process for students.

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