The document provides information about blogs, including what they are, how they can be used, and how to set one up. A blog is an online log or journal. Blogs can be used by teachers and students to post materials, host discussions, provide feedback, and more. The document describes example teacher and student blogs and provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a free blog through Edublogs.org.

1. Blogging Know what a blog is Know how a blog can be used Be able to set up a blog

2. What is a blog? A “web-log”, shortened to “blog”, an online log or journal. http://www.moviesounds.com/st6/finallog.mp3

3. What does a blog look like? Post Widgets Links Pages

4. Looking at another blog Comments Post Add text Own pic

5. Adding comments Comments Tasks

6. How can it be used? 20 ways to use a pupil blog 10 ways to use your blog to teach Post materials, resources and links Host online discussions Integrate multimedia Get/Give feedback (AfL)

7. Why are others using it? Reaching disengaged students Help transition between GCSE and A Level Preparing for uni: eportfolios

8. Examples of Teacher Blogs http://thegothic.edublogs.org/ - Main teacher blog (AS English) http://rs.rainhammark.com/ - Using a blog to communicate with students (AS Philosophy) http:// sciencehsfc.blogspot.com / - Links to Level 2 Sixth Form Science Blogs http://ounsdale6thform.blogspot.com/ - 6 th form info blog http://stm-re.blogspot.com/ - RS Blog (old one)

9. Examples of Student Blogs http://emzy15.learnerblogs.org/ - An example of a student blog (AS English) http://worldmusic.learnerblogs.org/ - BTEC Music e-portfolio blog http://missbakersbiologyclass.com/blog/ - One blog, students are authors on the blog

10. How can I set one up? Visit www.edublogs.org … and follow the step-by-step guide on your memory stick.

11. Why Edublogs? Privacy, moderation, safety

12. Assessment for Learning

13. Adding extra content to blogs www.voki.com – add a talking head www.podbean.com – add a podcast www.animoto.com – add a video www.voicethread.com – comment on a picture or video www.sketchcast.com – demonstrate something while talking And many more!

14. Links http://seniorpress.edublogs.org/ http://6form.edublogs.org/ Please leave a comment on the Conference blogs!