Blogging in the K-12 EnvironmentBreaking the Barriers of Time and Space

Tommi Troia-Griffin, M.Ed.

NVWP Consultant/Teacher

griffitt@pwcs.edu

Objectives

Target an audience Establish a purpose Explore blogs Create a blog Write & publish a post Share feedback Begin a PLC or PLN

What is a blog?

Web log Online journal Web 2.0 Media-rich Free Easy

Why do I blog? Had to start one Enjoy writing Layouts & widgets Foster communication Build student rapport Explore digital voice Double writing time Solve problems Responsibility to embrace Intellectually stimulating Your turn…

Target an Audience

Student-oriented or teacher-oriented?

My NVWP StandoutsTeacher-Oriented Audience – Looking back…

J’s next B+ Other J’s reading list A’s pencil 8th of 12 M’s stories C & I K’s mom Does D ever stop taking it personally? Your turn…

My Classroom StandoutsStudent-Oriented Audience – Looking back…

Blue bubble gum The Three Dinosaurs Thwack What is goin’ on up in here?! Clair de Lune Smartboard games You choose the woman! Chat champions You blog with your students?! That sounds like you! Your turn…

My Take-Away IdeasLooking ahead…

Music & IPods BookPrint connections Period & image logs P.O.V. conversations Blog as debate forum Bazooka bubble gum Mentor texts

Doodle box Safe haven Found poem & Wordle Double writing time Breaking barriers 5-4-3-2-1 back to me Your turn…

Choose your next step

Browse blogs: For students: http://tomann.edublogs.org For teachers: http://aboveandbeyond.edublogs.org/

OR Draft your first post

Audience Purpose Standouts & ideasYour turn…

Important Considerations

Title of the blog Hints at purpose Fits on the page

Your user name Permanent Nicknames allowed

URL or website address Permanent Recognizable

Your turn…

Create a Blog

http://edublogs.org Gimme a blog! Just do it! Help each other Play and explore Your turn…

Design Your Layout

Design theme Design widgets:

Links Tag Cloud Categories Text Recent comments

Discussion settings Moderate comments

Your turn…

http://_______.edublogs.org

Tommi: tomann Don: Paul: Stephenie: Melanie: Margaret: Erin: Marcella: Laura: Jessica: Alison: Courtney: Bryan:

Julie: Dave: Jackie: Angela: Ashby: Chuck: Zach: Pat: Julian: Lauren: Kelly: Katheryn: Your turn…

Write a Post

Dashboard-write-post Title and text Tags and category Password: ******** Save and preview Revise and edit Publish and visit Your turn…

Discuss Feedback

Create small discussion groups Visit group blogs and read posts Offer growth-producing feedback Your turn…

Post Feedback

Clarify feedback offered

Compose growth-producing summary

Post feedback as a comment

Your turn…

Receive Feedback

Return to your blog Go to your dashboard Read feedback Moderate comments Respond to readers Revise and publish Your turn…

Personal Learning Network

Build blogroll: Design Widgets Links

Subscribe to blogs Your turn…

Classroom 2.0

http://classroom20.com Sign up Introduce yourself Invite colleagues Join groups Engage in discussions Host a discussion Your turn…

Final Thoughts

Look ahead Simplify & focus Break barriers Build bridges Foster dialogue Generate solutions Effect change