Meg Griffinhttps://mgriffin.wikispaces.com/
Blogging in the Elementary Classroom
What is a blog? a web log
an online journal or diary
an interactive application often with pictures, videos, sounds and more
Why blog?Writing quality improves with a
real audienceoutside comments
Quantity of, and interest in, writing increases when work is published
Why blog?Our students WILL create content on the web
Facebook, Myspace, AIM…???
Forum for teaching digital citizenship
How Do You Get Started?Set up an account at
Classblogmeister.com
http://edublogs.org/
https://www.blogger.com/start
Blogger
edublogs
classblogmeister
myplickDays of the Week
Rain Forest Voice Thread
Great Kapok Tree Bubbl.us
Weather Pixie
Clustr maps
Slide.com
Slideroll.com
Blabberize.com
wordle.net
CautionsGet parental permission.
Know your school and district acceptable use policies (AUPs).
Avoid blogging sites that require students to publish their complete names and/or e-mail accounts.
CautionsMake students aware of what subject
matter is appropriate and permissible.
Teach students the importance of tone and respect for others' opinions.
Have clear expectations, rules, and consequences.
Meg Griffinhttps://mgriffin.wikispaces.com/
Blogging in the Elementary Classroom