Using Blogs in the Elementary Classroom
- 1. Using Blogs in theElementary ClassroomKelli MeyrandLIS 5260Summer 2011
- 2. CC Image courtesy of Marind is waiting for les tambours de la pluieon Flickr
- 3. What toolsdo we use toencourage writing?
- 4. What toolscould we use to encourage writing?
- 5. What is a blog?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2I1pWXjXI
- 6. Blog a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer (short for Weblog) -Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
- 7. What blogging programs are good for classroom use?-General Use-
- 8. -Designed Specifically for Classroom Use-
- 9. How can I use blogs in my classroom?Journaling
- 10. Collaborating
- 11. Sharing writing and other works
- 13. Book reviews
- 14. “33 Ways to Use Blogs in Your Classroom and in the Educational Setting”“Blogs provide a communication space that teachers can utilize with students whenever there is a curriculum need to develop writing, share ideas and reflect on work being undertaken in the classroom.” -Blogs in Education
- 16. Polish writing skillsEnhance editing and proofreading skillsStudents learn to be ethical digital citizensCreate an online portfolio of writing throughout the school yearIncreased student motivationImprove questioning skillsHow will my students benefit?
- 17. “Research has long shown that students write more, write in greater detail, and take greater care with spelling, grammar, and punctuation, when they are writing to an authentic audience over the Internet.” -Lorrie Jackson, Education World
- 19. Image courtesy of http://langwitches.org/blog/2008/12/25/creating-an-outline-for-blogging-unit-plan/
- 20. Look for a program that does not require student emails or identifying features.On some programs classes can be contained and only members of the class can see the posts.Some programs make the teacher a moderator of the group. All posts and comments have to be cleared through the teacher. Is there a safety concern with using blogs?
- 21. Provide your students with a level of anonymity. Create fun pseudonyms.Get parental and administrative permission.Make sure all students have signed an AUP.Teach students what is acceptable to post and what is not. Teach students the skills you want them to use or not use (appropriate commenting, use of texting shortcuts).
- 22. CC Image by MsH_ISB on Flickr