Ann Witherspoon Midlothian ISD
Welcome to Blogging Basics A Road Map for Student Blogging.
Develop effective communication skills Share thoughts, ideas, and opinions Develop better writing skills, both content & mechanics Develop better reading skills; comprehension & the ability to read critically in an authentic format. Use of Web 2.0 technology as tools for publishing First Stop: Benefits of Student Blogging
Second Stop: Things to Consider Infographic Source: The Spicy Learning Blog Students sign contract Parents provide permission
Third Stop: Building Background Knowledge BrainPop Blogging Video 5 Characteristics Of Good Blogs Parts of a Blog Page Student Notes Compare It Foldable
Fourth Stop: Getting Started select topic & initiate topic research create a file folder to house research, graphics, multimedia, & links for blog posts record a blog welcome set up the blog assemble research/multimedia/links for first blog entry post entries & go live with blog Require 2 peer blog comments plus a question to stimulate further discussion evaluate blog posts/comments using the evaluation rubric Blogging Rubric
Fifth Stop: Extension Implementing Widgets Trying new templates Adding design elements Adding interactive elements