Blogs allow individuals to interact and share diverse perspectives on common topics in real time. Teachers can use blogs to seek advice from other teachers, engage in professional development, communicate with parents, and get students communicating using technology. When blogging, students read, write, and respond to each other and subject matter, which can increase critical thinking and engagement. The document recommends Kidblog as a blogging site for teachers and students and provides resources for using blogs educationally.

1. An introduction to blogging with students
Created by: Erin Boreman

2.  A blog or weblog is a site that allows
individuals to interact with one another.
 Blogs are made up of initial posts and
comments that are made in response to the
initial post.
 Here is a video that explains the big picture
about blogs:
Blogs in Plain English - leelefever

3.  In an era of media convergence, blogs allow
the sharing of diverse perspectives centered
around a common topic.
 Blogging allows individuals in any location to
interact with each other in real time.
 Unlike personal messages, blogs allow all
participants to view postings and comments
simultaneously.

4.  Teachers can use blogs to:
 Seek advice from other teachers about lesson
ideas, teaching practices, or behavior concerns.
 Engage in professional development.
 Communicate with parents.
 Get their students communicating while using
technology!

5.  Students are reading and writing in response
to subject matter and each other.
 There are opportunities to blog with other
students around the world.
 An increase in critical thinking and
engagement in learning activities.

6.  First, find a blogging site that fits your needs.
 Kidblog.org is an example of a blogging site
that is both teacher and student friendly.
 Here is a link to a video tutorial I found that
explains how to use Kidblog with your class:
Using kidblog.org - itechbob

8.  Kidblog: http://kidblog.org
 Support Blogging:
http://supportblogging.com/Educational+Bloggin
 Blogger:
http://www.blogger.com/tour_start.g

9.  If you have any questions or comments about
this presentation, feel free to contact me at
erinboreman@gmail.com.