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Blogs in Education 101
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Contraction of web log, it is: a personal log of thoughts published on a Web page online writing published periodically. Readers can post comments on each entry.
Interactive knowledge-exchange tool
Content Ranges from journalism to stream-of-consciousness diaries
What’s a Blog?
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BlogA weblog, a web application which contains periodic posts on a common webpage. Often appear in reverse chronological order. Others can read and post comments.
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BlogsSimple design: last item posted appears first.
Ability to subscribe
Ability to comment.
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To motivate students
To create opportunities for students to read and write
To create opportunities for collaboration and discussion
To enable scaffolded learning
Why Blog?
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NETS Standards for Students Demonstrate creativity and innovation
Communicate and collaborate
Conduct research and use information
Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions
Use technology effectively and productively
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“In my work I have discovered that it is very important for pre-teens and young teens to blog. It improves writing and reading skills and encourages kids to communicate. It also helps kids who are often at an age of change and confusion to express their feelings. Find more resources at http://KidsLearntoBlog.com/” Patricia Fioriello , Portland Project
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Students Blogs To reflect on course content
To build skills in: Writing in English, digital storytelling Communicating in world languages And more…
To showcase student work (portfolios) Example: http://code-samuel.blogspot.com/ For more, see: http://www.shambles.net/pages/students/studblogs/
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Blogs Demonstrate evidence of evolving thinking over time
Group or individual
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Do Students Use Blogs?
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How do you know who visits?
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NETS Standards 1-3 for Teachers Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
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Teachers’ BlogsTo strengthen the home-school connection
To provide informationTo contribute to the professionTo express ideas or gather feedback (as in a PLN)To open opportunities for discussion among students or othersTo collaborate with students……..or simply as an outlet for personal thoughts
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Teacher Blogs
Example: http://www.johntspencer.com/2010/11/teaching-style.html
For more, see: http://edublogawards.com/2010awards/best-teacher-edublog-2010/
Even more! http://supportblogging.com/Links+to+School+Bloggers
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Using Blogs in the Classroom Determine your purpose
Review school policies on: Displaying student work Identifiable student information Use of computer networks and the internet (Acceptable Use Policy)
For P-12 students: Inform parents of procedures and secure parental permission Review policies and procedures with students
Discuss issues of privacy, security, access and free expression Cover rules for posting no names, emails, or locations Expectations for tone, respect and consequences
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Classroom Blog Uses Teachers Post case studies
Post scenarios for student responses
Post assignments
Create a platform for asynchronous class brainstorming and collaborative problem solving
Students Case study responses
Critique a perspective or support a solution
Write reflections on clinical or internship experience
Share research project findings
Post written work for peer review and comment
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How can Blogs be used in teaching?
Motivation
Comprehen-sionPractice
Application
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Teaching students to blog
Put your hands in your pockets
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Responding to student comments
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Blog Activity/Assessment
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What to get started?
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Easy as 1, 2, 3…
Go to a free blogging site
Create an account Accept terms
Create a title
Select a template
Write
Publish
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Select a Blog ApplicationWordpress:
http:wordpress.com
Blogger: http://blogger.com
Blogspot: http://www.blogspot.com
Technorati: http://technorati.com/
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Give it a try! Go to Google Blogger
If have a Google (Gmail) account, log in If not, create an account
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Create Your Blog Name your blog and URL
Check availability of the URL
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Select a Template
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Choose a Template and Create Blog Start Blogging!
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Write, Add Media, and Post
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Need help?
“How-to” YouTube Videos on each of the major blogs
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You can also…
Customize the look of your blog
Add widgets
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Design your page
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Add widgets/gadgets
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Resources Will Richardson, the supervisor of Instructional Technology and
Communications at Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Flemington, NJ, maintains www.weblogg-ed.com
Another resource http://courses.uhcl.edu/blog/