How to Introduce Students to Letter Writing with Pages

Do your students know how to write a letter?

If you have Apple devices in your classroom, you'll also have access to Pages, Apple's word processing software. Inside this 3-Minute Classroom Problem Solver video, learn how you can use Pages to teach students about letter writing.

Pages is a powerful word processor that lets you create stunning documents. You can even use Apple Pencil on your iPad to add comments and illustrations by hand. And with real-time collaboration, your team can work together, whether they’re on Mac, iPad, or iPhone, or using a PC. – About Pages

Take a look at this quick video to learn how to get started.

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About Our “Letter Writing with Pages” Presenter
Monica Burns is an Education Consultant, EdTech Blogger, and Apple Distinguished Educator. Monica works with teachers to make technology integration exciting and accessible at all grade levels. She has conducted well over 50 unique training sessions for SimpleK12, click here to take a look at more videos from Monica.

About the Author
Kimber Thompson is a Lead Moderator for SimpleK12 webinars and a Contributing Editor for SimpleK12.com. She writes frequently about education topics and is passionate about tools and techniques that inspire young learners. You may reach her with ideas and comments at editor@simplek12.com.