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Blogging in the classroom
- 2. Terminology Blog – a website where you write things, most often all centered about a common topic. You add information on a continuing basis Blogging – term used for the act of writing information on a blog Blogger – person who maintains a blog Post – entries that are published, or posted, to a blog
- 3. Benefits of a Classroom Blog
- 4. Why create a classroom blog? 2-Internet Safety – hands-on activity in a simulated environment 1-Social Skills – opportunity for reluctant students to practice social skills 8-Global Connection – blog with classes across the world 7-Authentic Audience – students take pride in work that goes on the blog and do best for their larger audience 4-Home School Connection – can bridge the gap in the home and school connection 5-ICT Skills – develops students technology skills 6-Classroom Community– requires teamwork and collaboration 3-Blogging– improve student literacy , writing, and reading skills
- 5. 5 Steps to Starting a Class Blog Introduction 1. Choose Your Platform 2. Find Support 3. Set Your Guidelines 4. Introduce Your Blog to Parents 5. Introduce Your Blog to Students Conclusion
- 6. Choose a Platform Which site do you want to use to start your blog? http://edublogs.org (for educators only) http://www.blogger.com http://wordpress.com http://blog.com http://www.weebly.com
- 7. Find Support As a beginning blogger, it is important to use platform that is simplistic, but also has great SITE SUPPORT usually as close as a click of the mouse. edublogs support http://help.edublogs.org/getting -started-with-edublogs/ blogger support http://support.google.com/ blogger/?hl=en
- 8. Set Your Guidelines Things to Consider… • Will you include photos? • Will your blog be open to public searches? • How will you have students, parents, and yourself identify themselves on the blog? • Will you select the option to have all comments sent to your email for approval before appearing on the blog? • What protocols will you set up with your class? • Will you read all students’ blog posts before they are published?
- 9. Blog Guidelines from Ms. Morris’ blog Internet safety is of utmost importance to us. Through blogging, students have the opportunity to learn about appropriate online behaviors in an authentic and supervised setting. The following guidelines have been established to ensure the safety of our students when blogging: • Students’ first names, photos, work, video, and school name MAY be included on the blog(s). • Students’ surnames, address, email address, phone number, specific plans, date of birth, and other personal information WILL NOT be included on the blog(s). • All comments have to be screened and approved before they are included on the blog(s). • Students will be encouraged to comment on other class/student blogs with teacher/parent supervision. • Parents who leave comments are asked to use their first name only so as not to identify their child. • All commenters must be polite, respectful, and courteous. • Others’ work, images, music, or videos will not be used without permission and attribution. •Parents are asked to proofread comments and posts that students write on blogs at home. http://4kmand4kj.global2.vic.edu.au/guidelinessafety/blog-guidelines/
- 10. Introduce Your Blog to Parents Parent permission is crucial!!! Education is the first step to getting parents involved. link to parent permission note in PDF format handout to help parents navigate the class blog http://primarytech.global2.vic.ed u.au/files/2012/01/10-Steps-to- Navigating-the-4KM-and-4KJ- Blog-2012-qpxtc9.pdf Sample letters retrieved from teacher Kathleen Morris’ blog. http://primarytech.global2.vic.ed u.au/files/2013/02/4KM-and- 4KJ-Blog-Permission-Note- 2013-td8cz1.pdf
- 11. Introduce Your Blog to Students • Introduce students to the concept of blogging • Familiarize students with blog terminology • Start by reading and commenting other classroom blogs • You might want to create a rubric or guideline for blog commenting • Get your classroom blog up and running • Then, maintain your classroom blog
- 12. Teach Students to Write Blog Comments http://4kmand4kj.global2.vic.edu.au
- 13. Blogging Buddies DO NOT Rush in to finding blogging buddies. It is most beneficial to ensure your students know the basics of blogging such as safety, etiquette, and quality commenting before embarking on collaborative ventures.
- 14. http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/ Information on ‘Blogging in the Classroom’ retrieved from: Mrs. Kathleen Morris is a 4th grade teacher at Leopold Primary School in Victoria, Australia.