BLOGS, BLOGS, BLOGSMeredith Nelson

January 30, 2008

SO WHAT’S A BLOG ANYWAY?

Blogs in Plain English

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2I1pWXjXI

LET’S LEARN A BIT ABOUT THE PARTS OF A BLOG BY CHECKING MINE OUT

www.nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com

NOW THAT I UNDERSTAND THE PARTS OF A BLOG. I WANT TO SEE ONE THAT MIGHT HELP ME OUT.

http://escrapbooking.com/blogging/class.htmThis website lists blogs by grades and how

they’re used. Take sometime to explore them and brainstorm how you might use a blog yourself.

Also, check out:www.brownthird.blogspot.comwww.spanishsaavy.blogspot.com

“I KNOW WHAT A BLOG IS NOW, BUT WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH MY KIDS AND MY CLASSROOM.”

Uses:Posting Assignments with a Twist http://nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com/2008/01/super-sentences-with-new-twist.htmlhttp://nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com/2008/01/super-sentences-with-twist.html

Discussions about Current Problemshttp://nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com/2008/01/tips-for-handling-bullying.html

Book Recommendationshttp://nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com/2008/01/recommend-books-here.html

Post Study Guideshttp://nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com/2007/12/holidays-around-world-study-guide_11.html

Students Study Togetherhttp://nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com/2007/12/create-two-quiz-questions-and-answers.html

Research and Safe Navigation of the Webhttp://nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com/2007/11/pick-owl.html

Reading Responsehttp://nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com/2007/12/summarize-legend-of-your-choice.html

A class website for spelling list, helpful websites, and even polls.

http://nelson2ndgrade.blogspot.com/

“THERE’S SO MANY WAYS TO USE IT. HERE’S SOME I HAVEN’T TRIED YET!”

Online Book Clubs or Literature Circles Blog Buddies with Students in another

classroom …maybe even another country? Publishing Student Work Student create Math Word Problem and go on

to answer ones created by their classmates. Post photos from class events Use it to post collaboratively on literary

concepts Post Videos and have student reflect on them Older Grades: Students create their own

blogs as online journals and writing portfolios

“IS YOUR HEAD BRIMMING WITH IDEAS I DIDN’T MENTION? SHARE THEM!”

“ALRIGHT I CAN POST A COMMENT ON A BLOG, BUT HOW EASY IS IT TO MAKE MY OWN?”

Create a blog in 3 easy steps: Create an account Name your blog Choose a template

@ www.blogger.com

Take a look at my “dashboard”http://www.blogger.com/home

BLOGS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THE PROS AND CONS (I’M BIASED)

Running record for conferences Social learning (girls-

collaborative) Authentic Audience Different Medium for

Homework (NOT ALL THE TIME)

Increased Student Motivation Teaching web safety A Positive Way to use

Computer Time Specific Praise Typing skills Preparing Kids for the future

This is new. Change isn’t easy.

I don’t have time for it…especially monitoring it.

Safety? Parents They’re too young.

PROS CONS