Blogging in the K-12 Environment Breaking the Barriers of Time and Space
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Blogging in the K-12 Environment Breaking the Barriers of Time and Space Tommi Troia-Griffin, M.Ed. NVWP Consultant/Teacher [email protected]
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Blogging in the K-12 Environment Breaking the Barriers of Time and Space. Tommi Troia-Griffin, M.Ed. NVWP Consultant/Teacher [email protected]. Objectives. Target an audience Establish a purpose Explore blogs Create a blog Write & publish a post Share feedback Begin a PLC or PLN. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Blogging in the K-12 EnvironmentBreaking the Barriers of Time and Space
Tommi Troia-Griffin, M.Ed.
NVWP Consultant/Teacher
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
