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Blogging for the ClassroomBlogging for the Classroom
Why do it…
How to maximize it for learning
Why do it…
How to maximize it for learning
Objectives and OutcomesObjectives and Outcomes
• Learn what a Blog is & Why do it in your classroom
• Learn CCUSD procedures of Blogging with students
• Brainstorm Blogging ideas in your teaching context
• Set up your CCUSD Classroom Blog
What’s a Blog?What’s a Blog?
A blog (a contraction of the term
"Web log") is a Web site, usually maintained by an
individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly
displayed in reverse-chronological order.
What’s it’s not…What’s it’s not…• A place to just turn in
papers.
• Something that will sit there and run itself.
• Benign, boring document without hyperlinks
or references.
• A place to write in the 3rd person.
• Online journal
• Online conversation
• Interactive website
• One author-many interactions
What it is…
Why use Blogging in the classroom?
Why use Blogging in the classroom?
ReflectionReflection
Can
Take
Your
Lessons
To
Another Level.
So how do we begin blogging?
So how do we begin blogging?
Start with a Focused Objective
Learning focused blogging ideas:
Learning focused blogging ideas:
MathProblem of
the WeekStrategies
Exam StrategiesNotes
explanation
MathProblem of
the WeekStrategies
Exam StrategiesNotes
explanation
ScienceQuestion of the
weekHypothesis of
the weekProblem
solvingLab
explanationWriting about
science
ScienceQuestion of the
weekHypothesis of
the weekProblem
solvingLab
explanationWriting about
science
Social Studies
Discussions about trendsOpinionsDebatesResearch
topics
Social Studies
Discussions about trendsOpinionsDebatesResearch
topics
Learning focused blogging ideas:
Learning focused blogging ideas:
Language Arts
Reading Reflections
Book SharesMini-Lesson
SupportWriting
practice
Language Arts
Reading Reflections
Book SharesMini-Lesson
SupportWriting
practice
ArtArt work
critiqueArt discussionFamous artist
research
ArtArt work
critiqueArt discussionFamous artist
research
Music Different
trends Types &
sharing Discussion/
Research about
Broadway Research
topics
Music Different
trends Types &
sharing Discussion/
Research about
Broadway Research
topics
Only Standards-based LessonsOnly Standards-based Lessons
CCUSD School Blogs Must Be…
CCUSD School Blogs Must Be…
FocusedStandards-
basedMaintained
Inviting Honest Safe
Subscribable Moderated Current
CCUSD Bloggers Will…CCUSD Bloggers Will…
Respond with respect
Spell-check their
responses
Encourage other
commentors
Only use first name or student
numbers
Report unsafe behavior
Participate
How do you get started?How do you get started?
Decide on your PurposeDecide on your Purpose
Prepare your Blog WebpagePrepare your Blog Webpage
Instruct your students on safety policy
Instruct your students on safety policy
Teach students how to blogTeach students how to blog
Begin blogging!Begin blogging!
Let’s Brainstorm IdeasLet’s Brainstorm Ideas
Where might you want to enhance your program?
Where might you want to enhance your program?
Nuts & bolts of building Your blog…
Photo Attributions
• Rickydavid: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cuppini/2741772518/in/set-72157600358337636/
• Mexicanwave: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mexicanwave/2404978535/• Andyp uk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andypiper/341429556/• Vicki’s Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vlashton/1760286858/• Blogging Librairian: http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaakkwok/302510560/• /nico: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nico/39197895/
• Tony F.: http://www.flickr.com/photos/st-lite/2197886788/