Blogs in Education 101 What’s a Blog? Contraction of web log, it is: a personal log of thoughts published on a Web.
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Blogs in Education 101
What’s a Blog?
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
Blog
A weblog, a web
application which contains
periodic posts on a
common webpage. Often
appear in reverse
chronological order. Others
can read and post
comments.
Blogs
Simple design:
last item posted appears first.
Ability to subscribe
Ability to
comment.
Why Blog?
To motivate students
To create opportunities for students to read and write
To create opportunities for collaboration and discussion
To enable scaffolded learning
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
“In my work I have discovered that it is very important for preteens 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
A Motivating Platform for Student
Participation
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/
Blogs
Demonstrate evidence of evolving thinking over time
Group or individual
Do Students Use Blogs?
How do you know who visits?
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
Teachers’ Blogs
To strengthen the home-school connection
To provide information
To contribute to the profession
To express ideas or gather feedback (as in a PLN)
To open opportunities for discussion among students or others
To collaborate with students
……..or simply as an outlet for personal thoughts
Teacher Blogs
Example: http://www.johntspencer.com/2010/11/teaching-style.html
For more, see: http://edublogawards.com/2010awards/best-teacheredublog-2010/
Even more! http://supportblogging.com/Links+to+School+Bloggers
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
Classroom Blog Uses
Teachers
Students
Post case studies
Case study responses
Post scenarios for student
responses
Critique a perspective or support a
solution
Post assignments
Write reflections on clinical or
internship experience
Create a platform for
asynchronous class
brainstorming and collaborative
problem solving
Share research project findings
Post written work for peer review
and comment
How can Blogs be used in
teaching?
Application
Motivation
Practice
Comprehension
Teaching students to blog
Put your hands in
your pockets
Responding to student comments
Blog Activity/Assessment
What to get started?
Easy as 1, 2, 3…
Go to a free blogging site
Create an account
Accept terms
Create a title
Select a template
Write
Publish
Select a Blog Application
Wordpress:
http:wordpress.com
Blogger:
http://blogger.com
Blogspot:
http://www.blogspot.com
Technorati:
http://technorati.com/
Give it a try!
Go to Google Blogger
If have a Google (Gmail) account, log in
If not, create an account
Create Your Blog
Name your blog and URL
Check availability of the URL
Select a Template
Choose a Template and Create Blog
Start Blogging!
Write, Add Media, and Post
Need help?
“How-to” YouTube
Videos on each of the
major blogs
You can also…
Customize the look of your blog
Add widgets
Design your page
Add widgets/gadgets
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/