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Blogging in the K-12 Environment Breaking the Barriers of Time and Space

Blogging in the K-12 Environment Breaking the Barriers of Time and Space. Tommi Troia-Griffin, M.Ed. NVWP Consultant/Teacher griffitt@pwcs.edu. Objectives. Target an audience Establish a purpose Explore blogs Create a blog Write & publish a post Share feedback Begin a PLC or PLN.

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Blogging in the K-12 Environment Breaking the Barriers of Time and Space

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  1. Blogging in the K-12 EnvironmentBreaking the Barriers of Time and Space Tommi Troia-Griffin, M.Ed. NVWP Consultant/Teacher griffitt@pwcs.edu

  2. Objectives • Target an audience • Establish a purpose • Explore blogs • Create a blog • Write & publish a post • Share feedback • Begin a PLC or PLN

  3. What is a blog? • Web log • Online journal • Web 2.0 • Media-rich • Free • Easy

  4. Had to start one Enjoy writing Layouts & widgets Foster communication Build student rapport Explore digital voice Double writing time Solve problems Responsibility to embrace Intellectually stimulating Your turn… Why do I blog?

  5. Target an Audience Student-oriented or teacher-oriented?

  6. My NVWP StandoutsTeacher-Oriented Audience – Looking back… • J’s next B+ • Other J’s reading list • A’s pencil • 8th of 12 • M’s stories • C & I • K’s mom • Does D ever stop taking it personally? • Your turn…

  7. My Classroom StandoutsStudent-Oriented Audience – Looking back… • Blue bubble gum • The Three Dinosaurs • Thwack • What is goin’ on up in here?! • Clair de Lune • Smartboard games • You choose the woman! • Chat champions • You blog with your students?! • That sounds like you! • Your turn…

  8. Music & IPods BookPrint connections Period & image logs P.O.V. conversations Blog as debate forum Bazooka bubble gum Mentor texts Doodle box Safe haven Found poem & Wordle Double writing time Breaking barriers 5-4-3-2-1 back to me Your turn… My Take-Away IdeasLooking ahead…

  9. Browse blogs: For students: http://tomann.edublogs.org For teachers: http://aboveandbeyond.edublogs.org/ OR Draft your first post Audience Purpose Standouts & ideas Your turn… Choose your next step

  10. Important Considerations • Title of the blog • Hints at purpose • Fits on the page • Your user name • Permanent • Nicknames allowed • URL or website address • Permanent • Recognizable • Your turn…

  11. Create a Blog • http://edublogs.org • Gimme a blog! • Just do it! • Help each other • Play and explore • Your turn…

  12. Design Your Layout • Design theme • Design widgets: • Links • Tag Cloud • Categories • Text • Recent comments • Discussion settings • Moderate comments • Your turn…

  13. Tommi: tomann Don: Paul: Stephenie: Melanie: Margaret: Erin: Marcella: Laura: Jessica: Alison: Courtney: Bryan: Julie: Dave: Jackie: Angela: Ashby: Chuck: Zach: Pat: Julian: Lauren: Kelly: Katheryn: Your turn… http://_______.edublogs.org

  14. Write a Post • Dashboard-write-post • Title and text • Tags and category • Password: ******** • Save and preview • Revise and edit • Publish and visit • Your turn…

  15. Discuss Feedback • Create small discussion groups • Visit group blogs and read posts • Offer growth-producing feedback • Your turn…

  16. Post Feedback • Clarify feedback offered • Compose growth-producing summary • Post feedback as a comment • Your turn…

  17. Receive Feedback • Return to your blog • Go to your dashboard • Read feedback • Moderate comments • Respond to readers • Revise and publish • Your turn…

  18. Personal Learning Network • Build blogroll: • Design • Widgets • Links • Subscribe to blogs • Your turn…

  19. Classroom 2.0 • http://classroom20.com • Sign up • Introduce yourself • Invite colleagues • Join groups • Engage in discussions • Host a discussion • Your turn…

  20. Final Thoughts • Look ahead • Simplify & focus • Break barriers • Build bridges • Foster dialogue • Generate solutions • Effect change

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