1. Blogging in the K-12
Classroom
Presented by Brynn Beavers

2. (Crie, 2010)
 The term blog comes from the term
weblog, which is a web-publishing tool
that allows the author to post text,
images, links to other Web sites or other
blogs.
 A blog is like an online journal or diary,
the text that is published is called a post.
Each post is dated and can be commented
on by other people, not just the author.
What is blogging?

3. (Crie, 2010)
 Blogger= any contributor to a blog
 Blogging= the process of maintaining or
creating a blog
 multi-blogging= an online “conversation”
between more than one blog
Terms to know:

4. (Crie, 2010)
 Blogs may also have more than just text,
pictures, graphics and media files, like
movie clips can also be posted.
 Many blogs have navigational tools that
are similar to Web sites. They are easily
changed and updated, allowing for easy
use.
Why Blog?

5.  Edublog
 Classblogger
 WordPress
 Glogster (not exactly set up like a traditonal blog, but allows student to make interactive
posters that can be shared and commented on)
 Kidblog.org
 Blogmeister
 These are just some of the most popular. Each
has advantages and disadvantages for
implementation in the classroom.
What websites can be used to blog
in the classroom?

6.  1st: Find a FREE blogging site.
 2nd: Provide a username and password. Be
cautious in choosing a password! Password hint: Find a
phrase you can remember, for example, My best friend in
high school was Mary. The password would be:
MbfihswM.
Steps to setting up a blog:

7. Software
applications and
widgets that can
be used while
blogging.

8.  Motivating for students
 Easily accessible, can be used from school or
home
 Allow for parental involvement in the classroom
 Rewarding for students to see their work
published
 Build reading and writing skills
 Promotes higher level thinking, reflection and
analysis of concepts
What are some uses of
blogging in the classroom?

9.  Use the Acceptable Use Policy or AUP in
your county as a guideline! Make sure
you and your students know what is
appropriate and what is not to post.
 Teach students how to use the blog
BEFORE you implement it in your
classroom.
How do we implement blogging
into the classroom appropriately?

10.  Teachers are blogging to share
experiences and resources.
 Students are blogging about topics in
class.
 Administrators are blogging about their
leadership roles.
 Leaders in the education and technology
fields are blogging about new resources.
Who is blogging?

11.  Crie, M. (2010). Using Blogs to Integrate Technology in the
Classroom. Retrieved February 15, 2010, from Teaching Today:
www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/educationupclose/phtml/47
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