Welcome to the Teachers area of I Can Write Online. Here you will find all of the resources, tools, documentation and access to help you use I Can Write Online in your classroom.

Here are some things you might want to know:

• I Can Write is Research Based.
• I Can Write is correlated with writing performance standards in all 50 states.
• I Can Write was created by teachers like you.
• We provide Tips, FAQs and Downloads to help you get the most from ICWO.
• Uses Six Trait Writing as the focus for mini-lessons and as a checklist for student revision.
• We love feedback. Tell us what you think.

This tutorial will help you to learn to use the major features of the software. With a projector, you can share it with your students and show them how:

• The software guides students through the writing process.
• To receive helpful directions from Freddy the Frog.
• To get help choosing a Topic.
• To choose a writing mode.
• To use the graphic organizers.
• To write a first draft.
• Revise the draft using the Six Trait Writing and the Teacher Comments feature.
• To use the Editor's Checklist.
• To store writing in the Electronic Portfolio.
• To choose a print format and select a border design.
• To use the Print Preview feature.
• To print their writing.

You can download the tutorial here:

•   I Can Write Online Tutorial

Our Frequently Asked Questions page is where we share the questions that you ask most often. You will usually find the answer to your questions there.

The questions we receive from clients are:

• Can my students use the software at home?

  Absolutely. I Can Write Online is web-based and can be used from any location with an internet connection.

• I have logged onto the website, and some portions of the graphics and text are missing.

  Your computer may not have Macromedia Flash player, installed. You can get a free download at www.adobe.com.

• What happens if I forget my username and password?

  There is a message on the log-in screen that allows you to retrieve your lost username and/or password.

• What if a student loses a username and password?

  When you assign usernames and passwords initially, keep a password list on file so you can remind the student what it is.

For the full list of frequently asked questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

•     Writing Process Posters — These posters may be displayed in the classroom to provide students with a visual of the writing process stages.

•     Tips for Teacher Conference — This download may offer helpful tips to keep your conferences running smoothly and focused.

•     Mini Lesson Suggestions — This helpful handout will provide you with weeks of mini lessons for your writer's workshop. The mini lessons are organized by genres.