Blogging to Better Writing FACCS 2015
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This document discusses using blogs to improve student writing skills. It defines what a blog is and outlines what students need to get started, including internet access, parental permission, and an understanding of online safety. The document provides guidance for teachers on setting up student blogs, including creating a class blog, assigning usernames/passwords, and demonstrating blog features. It also includes sample rubrics for scoring student blog posts and comments. Overall, the document serves as a guide for teachers on how to incorporate blogging into the classroom to develop students' writing abilities.
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Blogging to Better Writing FACCS 2015
- 1. BLOGGING TO BETTER WRITING Rozz Hardin The Potter’s House Christian Academy Jacksonville, FL
- 2. What is a Blog? • Blog is short for “weblog” • Online journal • Interactive • Communication tool • Collaboration facilitator • A place to develop writing skills
- 3. What do I need to blog? • Internet access • Parental permission • Alternative assignments • Online safety guidelines/training • A blogging platform • A rubric
- 4. What Access is Involved? •Internet access •Searchable vs. private sites •Comment settings
- 5. Anatomy of a Writer’s Blog • Static home page • Posts • Widgets • Categories • Tags • Comment area
- 6. What are the Rules? • The teacher must know everyone’s user name and password at all times. No exceptions! • Composing • Post original student work • Cite sources when applicable • Comments • No empty comments • Stick to the issues! Constructive encouragement, not conversations
- 7. Managing the Blogosphere • Learning Management Systems • Feed manager ( example: Netvibes) • Teacher site • Teacher should always know students’ usernames and passwords • Option – Create student blog framework ahead of time • Limit creativity (bells and whistles) initially to avoid increasing the chance that the actual assignment will not get done • Define infractions and consequences before beginning class blogs
- 8. Things To Consider When Using Web 2.0 Tools • Hmmmmm… • Your work is housed on someone else’s server. • You are subject to their tech support limitations. • You can only access your blog while connected to the Internet. • Solutions • Periodically print your work (to PDF to save paper). • Test the site in different browsers to find which one cooperates the most. • Keep an open mind. Part of the fun is exploring with the students and learning.
- 9. Let’s get to the writing already! •What do we blog about? •Writing prompts •Journal entries go digital •Work in progress option •Paper first option •Categories
- 10. Scoring Big • Two-fold rubric • Define mastery at each level • Clearly state expectations for writers and commenters • Sample Rubrics • https://timhorgan.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/blogging- rubric.pdf • http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/file/view/blogging+rubric. pdf
- 11. How do I set up blogging for my students? • Create the main class blog. • Set the parameters for the class blog and student blogs. • Assign usernames and passwords for the students. • Familiarize the students with the blogging interface: • Discuss online safety. • Discuss blogging rules and consequences. • Demonstrate customizations and allow time for the students to enhance their blogs. • Have students create an Introduction post to practice posting and giving/receiving comments. • Write, read, comment, grow!
- 12. Blogging Resources • Kidblog – http://kidblog.org/home • Weebly for Education - http://education.weebly.com/ • http://education.weebly.com (teachers) http://students.weebly.com (student login page) • Weebly Help Center - http://hc.weebly.com/hc/en-us • Wordpress - https://wordpress.com/ • Online Learning Guide - https://learn.wordpress.com/ • Netvibes - http://netvibes.com • Setting up Netvibes for your class - http://www.thethinkingstick.com/netvibes-com-in-the-classroom/
- 14. Rozz Hardin The Potter’s House Christian Academy email - [email protected] Slideshare - http://www.slideshare.net/rozzhardin