How to photoblog in the classroom

1. Photoblogging
Katie Bartz and Stacey Meyer

2. Reasons for using Photoblogs
• Easy to use
• Increases digital literacy
• Can be used to provide differentiation
• Expands the virtual classroom
• Provides space for collaboration and discussion
• Resource for students and parents
• Engaging for students

3. Considerations
• Access to technology
o Multiple methods to upload
• Privacy
o Use settings to restrict access
• Censorship
o Save student posts as drafts to review
• School Policy
o Homework Assignment

4. Our use of Photoblogging-- Application
Geometry class: Have students post pictures of quadrilaterals
around their homes and comment about the properties of the
quadrilateral. This is used as a review for the test on
quadrilaterals.
Environmental Science: Students will take pictures of
objects in their homes that waste water and post a comment
explaining how that object wastes water and what can be done
to reduce water waste.

5. Step 1: Create a Blog.
Go to www.blogger.com to create your blog.
If you do not have a gmail account, create an account to use.

6. Step 2: Name Your Blog
Create your blog title and blog address.

8. Step 3: Adjust your settings
Email and Mobile settings are important for this project.

9. Step 4: Post
Start with welcome page and blogging rules.

10. Ways to Post Images- Photoblogging
1. Multimedia Message
• Capture image using cell phone camera
• Upload photo into picture message
• Send picture to email posting address
2. Email attachment
• Capture image using digital camera or screenshot
• Attach picture file to email
• Send email to the email posting address

11. Example Post

12. Your task as Geometry students...
• With a partner, find a quadrilateral and take a
picture using your cell phone. (5 minutes)
• Send the picture to
smmeyer2010.math@blogger.com
• Next go to the blog,
www.geometryblogpractice.blogspot.com and
comment on your picture.
o In your comment, include your name and the
name of the quadrilateral.

13. Conclusion
• Photoblogging is an easy and effective way to
incorporate technology and mobile learning into
your curriculum
• Photoblogs are great for tasks involving real-life
applications of concepts taught in schools