Enduring Understanding:Weblogs
Setting up a secure, safe blog that is easy and accessible to students is key to using a blog effectively in the classroom.
2 Essential Questions:Weblogs
What is one thing you should do before you introduce blogging to students?
You should start small and create your own blog. Be sure you have a firm grasp on how to use it and post in it. Be sure to feel confident enough to teach your students how to use and navigate their blog. This is important because you don't know your students background in technology use.
Why is safety important to setting up a blog?
Because your blog will be online, it quickly becomes possible for many different people to gain access to it. This is especially important to students who must understand what they post can be readily accessible to the public. Remind your students to proofread their blogs and only post things they want the whole class and general public to read. Also, be sure to read their blogs on a daily basis and respond to them, this will be a good reminder that someone is reading the blogs. Lastly, be sure to notify the parents, faculty, and administration of your blogging project and the students who will be involved. This gives everyone a clear idea of what is happening.
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