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Blogging in your classroom : 

Blogging in your classroom Presentation by: Monica Chewning

Outline: : 

Outline: Web 2.0 Tools Focus on Blogging Why Blog? To Blog or Not to Blog? Blogging? Yes! Blogging in the Classroom Blogging Alternatives

Web 2.0 Tools : 

Web 2.0 Tools What are they? Wikis Blogs RSS Video Sharing Social Networking

Focus on Blogging : 

Focus on Blogging Characteristics Weblogs or Blogs were introduced in 1997 The majority of bloggers are females. 14% of teens have their own active blog Customizable and easy to maintain through blogging programs. Can be made private.

Why Blog? : 

Why Blog? Because a blog can… Provide a safe work space Develop technological literacy Develop VOICE In writing Teach students to become responsible public writers

To Blog or Not to Blog? : 

To Blog or Not to Blog? What are the needs of the Gamer Generation? How do blogs meet these needs?

Blogging? Yes! : 

Blogging? Yes! Blog Choices 21 Classes Blogger Wordpress

Blogging in the Classroom : 

Blogging in the Classroom What can blogs do for you? Integrate technology Expand existing lesson plans Student Centered Learning

Blogging Alternatives : 

Blogging Alternatives You can Blog, but can you Glog, Vlog, or Fotolog? Search for more blogging alternatives to fit the needs of your students.

Resources : 

Resources Articles -." Blogs for Learning. Michigan State University, 2006. Web. 31 Jan. 2010. <http://blogsforlearning.msu.edu/articles/view.php?id=6>. Black, J. "Using Blogs to Promote Authentic Learning in the Classroom." Web 2.0 in the Classroom. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. <http://web20intheclassroom.blogspot.com/2008/01/blogging-in-classroom-why-how-and-lots.html>. Crie, Mollie. "Effective Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom (Educational Web 2.0 Tools)." Google Sites - Free websites and wikis. The McGraw-Hill Publishing Companies, Oct. 2006. Web. 31 Jan. 2010. <http://sites.google.com/site/educationalweb20tools/Home>.   Jackson, Lorrie. "Education World." Education World; The Educator's Best Friend. 2005. Web. 30 Jan. 2010. <http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech217.shtml>. Kapp, Karl M. Gadgets, Games, and Gizmos for Learning: Tools and Techniques for Transferring Know-how from Boomers to Gamers. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley, 2007. Print. Kelley, Kris. "To Blog, or Not to Blog (in the Classroom)." Web Log post. Edu-blognology. 31 Mar. 2009. Web. 22 Feb. 2010. <http://edublognology.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-in-the-classroom/>. Parr, Ben. "Teens Just Don't Blog or Tweet [STATS]." Social Media News and Web Tips – Mashable – The Social Media Guide. Web. 15 Feb. 2010. <http://mashable.com/2010/02/03/teens-dont-tweet-or-blog/>.

Websites : 

Websites Blog sites: www.blogger.com; www.wordpress.com; www.21classes.com Blogging Alternatives: www.glogster.com; www.youtube.com; www.fotolog.com How to set up a blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY www.classroom20.com

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Images Slide 2: juliegomoll.typepad.com/.../26/blogging101.gif Slide 4: Power Point Clip Art: j0397490.wmf Slide 6: edutech.csun.edu/.../UserImages/blogging.JPG Slide 8: Power Point Clip Art: j0429827.wmf