Blogging

===**Let's Blog! We will explore the many possibilities for using blogs with your classes, and you will have the opportunity to set up a blog at [|www.weebly.com],** [], o**r blogger.**===

**Objectives:**

 * explain the benefits of using a blog
 * determine ways to use a blog in your classroom
 * navigate a blog hosting program and become familiar with the dashboard
 * set up a blog site

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 * Blogging in Plain English:**


 * What are some benefits of blogging for students?**
 * Communication across distances.
 * Motivates students.
 * Students are interactive.
 * Communication without pencil and paper.
 * Allows the students to teach the teacher.
 * 24 hours and always available.
 * Down with the JOURNALS!
 * Authentic Audience
 * Formal and Informal writing promotes VOICE
 * Reinforces typing skills
 * Polishes the writing and promotes mechanics.
 * Insert images relevant to the posting.
 * Book chats
 * Exchange ideas
 * Feedback
 * Review
 * Challenge Math problem
 * List resources and/or links

**Some Tips** >
 * Have guidelines and ground rules
 * Decide on private or public
 * Consider how/if you will moderate
 * Kidblog Help: []
 * Sample documents: []


 * Look at these examples of school or student blogs:**

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 * How do you envision using blogging in your classes? What types of assignments or activites could be implemented through blogging?**
 * Create Account**
 * Explore Dashboard and Settings**
 * Create a Post**

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 * Closing Video:**

Blogging Lesson Plans:
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 * Additional articles/thoughts on blogging:**