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A class project on setting up blogs and the etiquette involved in effective blogging. The class work in groups to choose an aspect of blogging to learn about. They then teach the class what they have learnt.
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Your MissionYour MissionYour MissionYour Mission1.Your group will choose a topic about 1.Your group will choose a topic about
an aspect of blogging and your mission an aspect of blogging and your mission
is to answer the questions and then is to answer the questions and then
teach the class what you have learnt.teach the class what you have learnt.
2. You will write 3 types of blogs.2. You will write 3 types of blogs.
1. Setting up a 1. Setting up a
BlogBlog
1. Setting up a 1. Setting up a
BlogBlog1.1. Identify the different blog sites/apps Identify the different blog sites/apps
that are available.that are available.
2.2. Evaluate which ones would be the Evaluate which ones would be the
best to use and explain why.best to use and explain why.
3.3. List and explain the steps taken to List and explain the steps taken to
set up a blog.set up a blog.
2. Personalising2. Personalising2. Personalising2. Personalising1.1. Identify 3-4 reasons why Identify 3-4 reasons why
personalising your blog is effective.personalising your blog is effective.
2.2. List 3 ways that this can be done.List 3 ways that this can be done.
3.3. List the steps taken to do each of List the steps taken to do each of
these.these.
3. Adding 3. Adding
WidgetsWidgets
3. Adding 3. Adding
WidgetsWidgets1.1. Identify 3 widgets that would be useful Identify 3 widgets that would be useful
to have on your blog.to have on your blog.
2.2. Explain why you have chosen each Explain why you have chosen each
one.one.
3.3. List the steps taken to add each one to List the steps taken to add each one to
your blog.your blog.
4. Linking Others4. Linking Others4. Linking Others4. Linking Others
1.1. Identify several ways to link Identify several ways to link
others to your blog.others to your blog.
2.2. Evaluate the best way and Evaluate the best way and
explain why you chose this.explain why you chose this.
3.3. List the steps taken to link List the steps taken to link
others to your blog.others to your blog.
5. Writing a Blog5. Writing a Blog5. Writing a Blog5. Writing a Blog1.1. List 3 reasons why people blog.List 3 reasons why people blog.
2.2. Explain why each reason would be a Explain why each reason would be a
positive for learning.positive for learning.
3.3. List 5 guidelines for writing a good List 5 guidelines for writing a good
blog.blog.
6. Adding 6. Adding
CategoriesCategories
6. Adding 6. Adding
CategoriesCategories1.1. Define ‘category’ in the context of Define ‘category’ in the context of
blogging.blogging.
2.2. Identify 5 examples of categories.Identify 5 examples of categories.
3.3. Explain why adding categories to Explain why adding categories to
your blog is recommended.your blog is recommended.
7. Twitter7. Twitter7. Twitter7. Twitter1.1. List the steps taken to sign up for List the steps taken to sign up for
Twitter.Twitter.
2.2. Explain the etiquette needed to use Explain the etiquette needed to use
Twitter successfully.Twitter successfully.
3.3. List examples of positive people to List examples of positive people to
follow.follow.
8. Linking your 8. Linking your
Wordpress blog to Wordpress blog to
TwitterTwitter
8. Linking your 8. Linking your
Wordpress blog to Wordpress blog to
TwitterTwitter1.1. Identify the reasons why you would do Identify the reasons why you would do
this.this.
2.2. List the steps taken to do this.List the steps taken to do this.
3.3. Write a blog and check that it works!Write a blog and check that it works!
9. Linking Blogger to Google+
1. Identify the reasons why you would do this.
2. List the steps taken to do this.3. Write a blog and check that it works!
10. Commenting10. Commenting10. Commenting10. Commenting1.1. Explain why commenting is a key Explain why commenting is a key
feature of blogging.feature of blogging.
2.2. List 5 guidelines for commenting.List 5 guidelines for commenting.
3.3. Include 3 examples of good Include 3 examples of good
comments.comments.
The 50 Word Challenge Write a positive blog about a topic of
your choice using only 50 words.
Opinion Blogging
Write a blog of at least 300 words on one of the following topics:1. Social Media has led to a rise in bullying2. Blogging is a waste of time – no one is interested in what I have to say!3. Schools should teach digital citizenship.
You may agree or disagree with the topic you choose.
Reflective Blogging
1. List 3 memorable things you learnt. 2. Explain what was important about what you did.3. Explain where you got most of your information. Be specific.4. Explain 2-3 ways that you helped your group.5. Evaluate how well you worked on this task. What did you do well? What could you do better?
