Kidblog session 13-14
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These slides were used to introduce Blogging with Students using the KidBlog platform.
Transcript of Kidblog session 13-14
KIDBLOGS: FOR STUDENTS
@hoosier_teacher
WHY BLOG? ...With Students
CREATE WRITERS
Originally shared on Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/blog/poetry-lesson-plan-I-am-from-elena-aguilar?utm_source=googleplus&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-tellyourstory-motivationmonday-repost
21ST CENTURY
Originally shared on TeachThought http://www.teachthought.com/learning/how-learning-currencies-are-evolving/
21ST CENTURY
Originally shared on TeachThought http://www.teachthought.com/learning/how-learning-currencies-are-evolving/
Share3
Share work
Share thoughts
Share learning
SHARE WITH AN AUDIENCE
Inspire a Student’s Voice
Common Core
Anchor Standard K 2nd 4th
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate.
With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate a sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
TO START...
PLAN YOUR ROLLOUT
1.What is your learning goal?2.Create a KidBlog Account3.Become familiar with KidBlogs4.Create student accounts5.Ask for help when needed (That’s why I’m here.)6.Review what blogging is with parents and stus7.Set and share guidelines with parents and stus8.Introduce and practice Posting9.Introduce and practice Commenting
LEARNING GOAL?
What are you trying to teach students with the classroom blog?
To improve students writingTo improve online communicationTo promote 21st Century skills
GUIDELINES
Take the ideas on the next couple of slides and modify them to work with your classroom.
POSTING Blogging Rules Chart Idea
1.Think before you post~ Use responsible and respectful language. Don’t jeopardize your publishing privilege!
2.Be safe online ~ Don’t post personal information!3.Our writing is for many different people to see~
Be proud of what you write!4.Use your best spelling, complete sentences,
and grammar~ Get into good habits by practicing what you’ve learned.
5.Your writing should be reflective~ Include your thoughts and feelings to make your writing more personal and engaging.
POSTING
Mrs. Morris and Ms. Jordan’s Guidelines found here: http://4kmand4kj.global2.vic.edu.au/guidelinessafety/blog-guidelines/
POSTING
Blogging Rules Chart IdeaFollow the writing process. Posts are a published piece of writing.
POSTING Think
Post things that are...True HelpfulInspiring Necessary Kind
COMMENTINGTAG
(via Nina on Pinterest)
1.Tell the writer something you liked2.Ask the writer a question3.Give the writer a positive suggestion
COMMENTINGCommenting Guidelines
1.READ the blog post carefully.2.Be RESPECTFUL3.Don’t use TEXTING LANGUAGE. (i.e. ttly, lol, jj)4.Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
ACTIVITIES
IDEAS FOR STUS
Year-long projects
Writer’s Workshop
Writing Units/Genres
Free Choice Writing
Reader’s Response
Blog Challenges
Post video projects
Respond to teacher
Connect globally
Poetry Units
Weekly Word Work
Power Writing
Share iPad Creations
Reflect on learning
ESTABLISH A ROUTINE
Overall, establish a routine and allow for students to post often. Don’t make this a one-and-done project. Instead, create a series of challenges for you and your students to complete on a regular basis to “Augment” a common instructional strategy with the power of online commenting and a larger audience than the classroom teacher.
Blogging Rubric Ex 1
Blogging Rubric Ex 2
Blogging Rubric Ex 3
Blogging Rubric Ex 4
Comment Guidelines 1
Comment Guidelines 2
RUBRICS
Kidblog Support Page by KidblogLearning to Blog Using Paper First by Karen McMillan, 20108 Tips for Blogging by Lisi Gopin, 2012So you Wanna Use Blogs in the Classroom14 Steps to Meaningful Student Blogging By Pernille Ripp, 2011Student Blogging Guidelines by Kim CofinoFive Reasons First Graders Would Rule the Blog WorldFive Steps to Start a Classroom BlogWhy Students Should Blog-My Top Ten By Pernille Ripp, 2010How to Start a Blog by Tracey Gardner focus on Blogger7 Things You Should Know About BlogsEducation Blog Directory with Several ExamplesBrainPOP Blog video33 Ways to Use Blogs in the Classroom15 More Blog Topics for your School for Blogging Ideas
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