Sabra Soileau

Soileau's "Louisiana LINKS (Language Instruction for New Knowledge Skills)" is a project in which seventh-graders gather information about Louisiana culture through field trips and on-site research, interviews with community members, and digital photography and compose articles that are collected in the Louisiana LINKS Ledger, a print and online publication. Through daily writing exercises students develop stronger language and writing skills and gain confidence in their ability to express themselves. In addition, using technology in the writing and publication process makes the learning environment more student-centered and helps remove barriers for students with learning disabilities.