Educational Blogs Using

What is a Blog? Short for weblog, a blog is an online journal in which entries or “posts” are displayed in reverse chronological order.

Uses in Education Communication information to parents, students, administration, community Generate dialogue (student-teacher, student-student, student-community, students-world) Collaboration/Mentoring Digital Portfolios Classroom Blogs with students as users

Student Blogging Helps them to find a voice Creates enthusiasm for writing and communication Engages students in conversation and learning Provides an opportunity to teach about responsible journalism Empowers students Promotes self-expression

Teacher Blogs Sargent Park Math Zone History Class in Review Cool Cat Teacher Blog Kevin’s Meandering Mind A Teacher’s Thoughts Learning As You Go Teaching All Students Lists of Educational Blogs

Wordpress Dashboard Control Panel for your blog Change Theme General Settings Use QuickPress to create first post Blog Categories Links About Me Page

Dos of Blogging Do give credit to “borrowed” text and images Do visit other blogs and post comments Only post comments when meaningful (NOT nice blog) Do write posts as if you are talking Comments should be on the post you are commenting about Do put thought into your post headlines Do use tags Do keep your posts clear and concise (ramble on and you will lose readers) Do include a profile or author page (pictures)

Resources Using Blogs to Enhance MS Education 20 Reasons Why Students Should Blog Support Educational Blogging Teaching Students How to Blog Blog Basics for the Classroom Classroom 2.0 Sample Blogger Agreement

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