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USING WEBLOG IN K-12 CURRICULUM
FINAL EXAM PRESENTATION ED 480-02
Mr. J. Jenkins
Spring 2012
By: Joann Torres
4/30/12
WHAT IS A BLOG?
A blog (sometime referred to as weblog) is a Web publishing tool that allows authors to
quickly and easily self-publish text, artwork, and links to other blogs or web sites.
ACTIVITY # 1Click Here: http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/user.php?login=joannt&view=userquizzes
ARE BLOGS USER-FRIENDLY?
Blogs are very easy to use especially for teachers
They require minimum technology knowledge
They are flexible in design and can be changed easily
Students find them convenient and accessible at home or any place that have computer access.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
The technology is easy to use Excellent tool for communicating Motivates student who are not good
with classroom participation Helps student improve reading and
writing Promotes effective forums for
collaboration and discussions Learning is extended to outside the
school environment
USING BLOG IN THE CLASSROOM
•Classroom Management•Collaboration•Discussion•Student’s Portfolio
…CONT…
Classroom ManagementCan be used to inform students of class
requirements, post handouts, notices, and homework assignments
Collaboration It is a space where teachers and students
can work to develop writing or other skillsTeacher can offer instructional tips It can also be used as an online mentoring
…CONT…•Discussions
•Opportunity for students to discuss topics outside the classroom•Students have equal opportunity to share their thoughts and opinion
•Students Portfolio•Blog presents, organize, and protect students work as digital portfolios
BLOG RISKS TO CONSIDER
•Blogs are viewed publicly•They have no producer, publisher or editor•Students must be trained on:
•Access•Privacy•Security•Free expressions
ACTIVITY # 2
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http://youtu.be/SqQ03JWETd8
FREE BLOGGING SOFTWARE http://edublogs.org/ http://wordpress.org/ http://www.blogger.com/
REFERENCES •http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog•http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/ict/weblogs/•http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/educationupclose.phtml/47•http://www.scoilnet.ie/hp_schoolsthatblog.shtm•http://www.gerrymcgovern.com/nt/2004/nt_2004_08_23_blogging.htm•http://www.tw3o.com/5-reasons-not-to-use-blogger/