4th & 5th Grade Students Discover Educational Blogging
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Visit the students blog at http://kidslikeblogs.org/
Educational Blog Advantages
-Students get a chance to utilize technology
-Teachers can manage student activities
-Increased creativity and writing skills from students
-Promotes engagement among students
-Increases both 21st century learning skills and higher order of thinking
-Encourages collaboration amongst students, teachers, and parents
-Provides a classroom discussion board
Educational Blog Cautions
-Have students and parents sign a (AUP) Acceptable Use Policy
-Provide proper netiquette training and use of a classroom blog with students
-Oversee and approve all postings to the blog
-Have students only use their first names and never give out any personal information
-Discuss copyright laws and fair use policies with students before internet items are used in their blogs
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Definitions:
Blog: a web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer.
Netiquette: etiquette on the Internet. Since the Internet changes rapidly, its netiquette does too, but it's still usually based on the Golden Rule. The need for a sense of netiquette arises mostly when sending or distributing e-mail , posting on Usenet groups, chatting and blogging.
Post: A single unit of content on a blog, usually consisting of at least a title and text. A blog is made up of a collection of posts.
Commenter: One who leaves a comment on a blog.
-Students get a chance to utilize technology
-Teachers can manage student activities
-Increased creativity and writing skills from students
-Promotes engagement among students
-Increases both 21st century learning skills and higher order of thinking
-Encourages collaboration amongst students, teachers, and parents
-Provides a classroom discussion board
Educational Blog Cautions
-Have students and parents sign a (AUP) Acceptable Use Policy
-Provide proper netiquette training and use of a classroom blog with students
-Oversee and approve all postings to the blog
-Have students only use their first names and never give out any personal information
-Discuss copyright laws and fair use policies with students before internet items are used in their blogs
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Definitions:
Blog: a web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer.
Netiquette: etiquette on the Internet. Since the Internet changes rapidly, its netiquette does too, but it's still usually based on the Golden Rule. The need for a sense of netiquette arises mostly when sending or distributing e-mail , posting on Usenet groups, chatting and blogging.
Post: A single unit of content on a blog, usually consisting of at least a title and text. A blog is made up of a collection of posts.
Commenter: One who leaves a comment on a blog.
Blogs to Follow
I have added three Blogs that I have found useful in teaching, change daily and add new information from teaching ideas and concepts to new trends in education. I also enjoy the Blogs with technology trends in the classroom.
Kleinspiration: Erin Klein is a parent, teacher, author and award-winning EduTech blogger who recommends education technology which herself and other teachers have been adopting in the classroom. Kleinspiration also has edtech secrets and best practice advice from Erin.
TeachBytes: TeachBytes was created for educators discover interesting tech tools to use in their classroom such as QR codes, Apps and Social Media. You’ll find some useful tips to engage your students with technology in the classroom along the way.
Hooda Math: Math teacher Michael Edlavitch uses games to teach math. His flash math games complete with worksheets for teachers are versions of old favorites like Pac-Man. Kids will play video games anyway, why not sneak in some learning potential?
I have added three Blogs that I have found useful in teaching, change daily and add new information from teaching ideas and concepts to new trends in education. I also enjoy the Blogs with technology trends in the classroom.
Kleinspiration: Erin Klein is a parent, teacher, author and award-winning EduTech blogger who recommends education technology which herself and other teachers have been adopting in the classroom. Kleinspiration also has edtech secrets and best practice advice from Erin.
TeachBytes: TeachBytes was created for educators discover interesting tech tools to use in their classroom such as QR codes, Apps and Social Media. You’ll find some useful tips to engage your students with technology in the classroom along the way.
Hooda Math: Math teacher Michael Edlavitch uses games to teach math. His flash math games complete with worksheets for teachers are versions of old favorites like Pac-Man. Kids will play video games anyway, why not sneak in some learning potential?
References: Martin, Alice. (2012). How (And Why) Teachers Should Blog. Retrieved from: http://www.edudemic.com/how-why-teachers-should-blog/