•Weblog or blog •A space on the web where you can write and
publish
•Type-n-click publishing •Reverse chronological order •Comments
•Website •Instructional tool •Student journaling •Opportunities for feedback and scaffolding of
new
ideas
•Prepare students for online learning •Grade Level blog •Sharing •Way to stay in touch with students that have
moved on to the “real world”
•Clear it with your principal and tech folks •Get permission from parents (example of letter) •Discuss commenting guidelines •Post blogging rules and consequences •Create a blogging policy--have students sign
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