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This presentation was used during the Schultz Center's Blogging Basics workshop.
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Blogging Basics
Tech TuesdayMarch 22, 20104:30 – 7:30 PM
Agenda
• Housekeeping
• Ground Rules
• Introductions
• Objectives
• Hands-on practice
Ground Rules
• Keep an open mind – appreciate other points of view
• We will use our time wisely and honor time
• Be present
• Refrain from electronic grazing
• Put all com devices on “vibrate”
What is a Blog?
• “Web log”• Author can write, viewers can comment• Web page• Links• Personal blogs – vacations, etc. • News blogs – like Op-Ed piece• Narrowly focused blogs – celebrity gossip,
professional topics
What is a Blog?
2010 State of the Blogosphere
2010 State of the Blogosphere
2010 State of the Blogosphere
2010 State of the Blogosphere
• View the Technorati presentation here.
Blogs in Education
• Teacher Use:– Teacher webpage– Instructional tips– Classroom news for parents– Homework
• Student Use:– Reflective or writing journals– Reports– Interactivity with other students
Examples
• Ms. Murphy’s Kindergarten
• Live From the Creek
• Florida Teens Read!
• Schultz Tech Talk
• Cedar Hills Gifted Gab
• Once Upon a Teacher
Learn to Blog
• Using the examples and resources in this presentation
• Attend the workshop
• Check out all of the examples
• Decide on a purpose for the blog
• No technological hurdles – really!
Blogging Services
• Blogger.com
• Typepad.com
• Livejournal.com
• Wordpress.com
Let’s Blog! Happy blogging!
Questions??
Homework• Email me the URL to your blog
• You must have updated your blog with at least 2 new posts.
• Your new posts must contain:– A link to another website– A picture
• Your blog must have a new gadget not added in class.
PD Paperwork
• Start and End Date: 032211
• Points – 5
• Component # - 30030300
• Component Title – Integrating Technology and Instruction
• Level – District
• Use your SSN on the white form for points