The document discusses the use of blogs in English language teaching. It defines what a blog is and explains how blogs represent Web 2.0 technologies that allow users to generate and share information. The document provides examples of blogs being used as electronic classbooks, student platforms, and to inform students and provide course materials. It also describes how to create a blog using WordPress and how to share files online using Box.net and embed them in blogs. Finally, it discusses customizing blog designs and provides an example of revised classroom rules for a blended learning environment.

1. Blogging in ELT Marcus Hildebrandt EATE Annual Conference 2009 30 October 2009

2. 1 What is a blog? “ A blog (a contraction of the term " weblog ") is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.” ( Wikipedia ) Blogs are part of Web 2.0, a second generation of web development and design. Web 1.0 = users retrieved information; users were passive Web 2.0 = users generate information; users are active Examples of Web 2.0: Video portals (e.g., YouTube) Social Networking Sites (e.g., Facebook) File Sharing Sites (e.g., box.net) Wikis (e.g., Wikipedia)

3. 2 Examples of Blogs in ELT Blogs as a substitute for the electronic class-book: http:// donathlk.wordpress.com / Blogs as a platform for students: http://dumbledores-armee.podspot.de / http://donathsf.wordpress.com/course-members-blogs / Blogs as a place to inform students and provide material: http:// englishisgreat.wordpress.com

4. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog I Most popular providers: blogger.com and wordpress.com only minor differences register at http:// www.wordpress.com

5. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog II

6. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog III

7. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog IV

8. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog V

9. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog VI

10. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog VII

11. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog VIII

12. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog IX

13. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog X

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15. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog XII

16. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog XIII

17. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog XIV

18. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog XV

19. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog XVI

20. 3 How to Create Your Own Blog XVII

21. 4 Sharing Your Files Online I Register at www.box.net

22. 4 Sharing Your Files Online II

23. 4 Sharing Your Files Online III

24. 4 Sharing Your Files Online IV

25. 4 Sharing Your Files Online V

26. 4 Sharing Your Files Online VI

27. 4 Sharing Your Files Online VII

28. 5 Embedding Your Shared Files in Your Blog I

29. 5 Embedding Your Shared Files in Your Blog II

30. 5 Embedding Your Shared Files in Your Blog III

31. 5 Embedding Your Shared Files in Your Blog I V

32. 5 Embedding Your Shared Files in Your Blog V

33. The Result

34. 6 Changing the Design I You can insert your own image in the header!

35. 6 Changing the Design II

36. The Result

37. New Classroom Rules 1. Come to school every day, unless you would rather just go on line. 2. Come to class on time, or log into your online class anytime day or night, whenever it is most convenient to you. 3. Leave your seat only when necessary, which should be often to go collaborate with others or demonstrate something to the class. 4. Bring required materials, including your laptop and cell phone every day. 5. Talk only when permitted, text at all other times. 6. Don't talk to your neighbors, unless you are sharing your ideas, asking for help or giving help. 7. Use polite speech when speaking, blogging, texting, Twittering, instant messaging, etc. 8. Do not cheat, but remix, re-purpose, and sample other peoples’ work and ideas and give them credit. 9. Follow the teacher's directions immediately and your peers’ directions too. 10. Be polite, courteous, and respectful at all times in both physical and virtual space . 11. Complete all assignments neatly and on time and submit on line or post to your blog or wiki, and share it with your followers on Twitter. 12. Keep your hands to yourself, but share all your ideas and knowledge with others in your Personal Learning Network. 13. Be quiet in lines, hallways, and restrooms, unless you are at home and logged into your on line classroom, in which case you can dance and play music. 14. If you need , help raise your hand, but don’t wait for the teacher , get help from your neighbors and post your question to your online Personal Learning Network. 15. Know what you are supposed to be learning, why, and what you will do with the knowledge. Source: http://educationinnovation.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/06/new-classroom-rules.html

38. THANK YOU! Katrin is now going to show you what you can do with your blogs or those of your students.