Blogging basics

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

([email protected])

• 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