Being able to read AND express yourself in a digital world is an important part of being literate in the 21st century. Blogging is a way of linking writing, reading, connecting information and learning together. We will consider ways of providing your students with an authentic learning opportunity, give them a global audience and engage them in conversation. Blogs are a platform that can support the SJASD's 5 C's, including digital citizenship and various contemporary literacies.
2. DEFINITION
Blog
✤Is a web site, usually maintained with regular
entries of commentary, descriptions of events
or other material such as graphics or video.
✤“Blog” can also be used as a verb, meaning to
maintain or add content to a blog.
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11. BLOGGING EMPOWERS
•Independent Learning
•Informal Learning
•Collaborative Learning
•Information/Media Literacy
•Communication Skills
•Reading & Writing Skills
•CriticalThinking~Reflection andThinking Skills
•Creative Expression &Visualization
•Curiosity and Exploration
•A Lifelong e-Portfolio
•Digital Citizenship
ITS ABOUT
THE SKILLS &
LEARNING!
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12. BLOGGING IS...
•reading AND writing
•a conversation
•communication with a larger audience
•powerful for EVERY subject
•a portfolio of learning, work, thoughts, feelings
•a formative assessment tool
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