the why and the how

Why bother with Blogging?

Students have an authentic audience

for their writing.

Students revisit and reflect upon the

lessons when they read the posts on

the blog.

Students learn how to navigate

around the Internet and how to

present digital information in a

variety of ways.

Why bother with Blogging?

Students and parents have

opportunities to participate and

contribute.

Students practice a letter-writing

form, when they comment.

Students learn about geography by

tracking our visitors and sharing

comments with our blogging friends.

Photo blog

Brett Munro, Reremoana School

http://room07.reremoana.school.nz/

Video blog

Emma Martin, Weymouth Primary

School

http://kauri3wps.blogspot.co.nz/

Shared learning blog

Nicki Tempero , Halwell School

http://www.9plus10.blogspot.co.nz/

Robust system

Planning

Drafting

Editing

Monitoring

Publishing

Commenting

So what do I need?

Create a Google Account

https://accounts.google.com/SignUp

Follow the instructions:

http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Blog-on-Blogger