Blogging  

What is a blog? It is impossible to explain the term blogging without first explaining what is meant by the word According to Encyclopaedia Britannica , a Weblog or blog is an online journal where an individual, group, or corporation presents a record of activities, thoughts, or beliefs Blogging has become a worldwide phenomenon so it is no surprise that it has grabbed the attention of many educators and students across the globe.

Different types of blogs Hair and Beauty Fashion YouTube Bloggers Educational-Teacher and Student Blogs Sports Business Food and Drink Travel Health and Well Being

Platforms for A Student BLOG WEEBLY 21 CLASSES SCOILNET WORDPRESS KIDBLOG

Why do we blog in schools? Gives you confidence Part of a Community Improves Numeracy and Literacy Skills Why do we blog in schools? Inspires Creativity It’s FUN!

“We blog to Learn and to Share our learning’’

RULES FOR BLOGGING

WHAT IS KIDBLOG? Kidblog is an online blogging platform for children. Allows schools and teachers to set up and monitor individual blogs for students Supports student learning Creates sense of online identity and community

Enter email and password Lets get started! Go to www.kidblog.org Enter email and password LOG IN

NOW LET’S BLOG……… Write an account of your first half of your new term in school. Include… Thoughts and feelings Good moments What you like about school A challenge you faced What you want to improve on