Post on 26-Dec-2014
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BloggingAn informative presentation on the creation, creativity
and maintance of a blog through School Wires
Blogging, Web Page, Wiki
The lines between blogging platforms, website platforms, and wiki platforms are not always clear. A somewhat simplistic explanation to teachers who don't have a web presence yet, but want to create one for their professional work. Here's the explanation: websites are good for providing a static resource of information, blogs are good for frequent updates and communication, and a wiki is great for collaborating on the creation of a reference site.
What is a blog?
Blogging in Plain English
Important to Remember
How many students have the internet?
Do not publish full names of anyone in class
Absolutely must create guidelines.
Content! Don’t mistake activity for achievement. Remain focused.
A blog is not a website it is an interactive place to communicate information.
Creating your blog
Log into SchoolWires
Select eFaculty and your name
Select New Page
In the following window you will choose the type of page you are creating.
In this window you will name your blog page
The Postings will then open and you will select the Edit option
Name and Save Page
General Tab allows you to create a specific date and time to post a comment
Posting Tab is where you enter posts for the blog
Comments Tab here you select whether or not you want comments on a specific posting.
Do the comments need to be approved?Who is allowed to comment on this blog?
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS SAVE ANY CHANGES YOU MAKE
The following window is where you will control the blog page
Moderating Comments
A First Class email identifies posting waiting for approval.
Sign into Schoolwires
Select Site Manager
Select eFaculty and your page
Click on page where blog resides
Moderate ContinuedSelect Moderate button
When moderating comments, you can move easily between the list of Approved Comments and list of Unapproved Comments by clicking in the appropriate radio button in the Display option
Clever ideas for your Blog
Discuss a reading assignment
Create a blog about how to study
Current Events
Homework Help
Journal for Research Project
Book Club for students
How to Project
Post Writing assignment and assign 1 student to post comment
Reflections on a field trip
Some Examples of Blogs
Albert the Bear’s Blog
Coopertown Ms. Mansure
MS Mr. Mahar
Elementary Teachers Blogs
RSS FeedWhat is it and why
is it important?
RSS in Plain English