This document discusses using blogs in K-12 classrooms. It defines what a blog is, terms like blogger and blogging. Popular blogging platforms for classrooms are mentioned, such as Edublog and Kidblog. Steps for setting up a blog are outlined. Potential uses of blogs in the classroom include building reading/writing skills and promoting reflection. The document stresses implementing blogging appropriately according to acceptable use policies. It notes that teachers, students, and administrators are all using blogs for educational purposes.

1. Blogging in the K-12
Classroom
Presented by Brynn Beavers

2. (Crie, 2010)
 The term blog comes from the term
weblog, which is a web-publishing tool
that allows the author to post text,
images, links to other Web sites or other
blogs.
 A blog is like an online journal or diary,
the text that is published is called a post.
Each post is dated and can be commented
on by other people, not just the author.
What is blogging?

3. (Crie, 2010)
 Blogger= any contributor to a blog
 Blogging= the process of maintaining or
creating a blog
 multi-blogging= an online “conversation”
between more than one blog
Terms to know:

4. (Crie, 2010)
 Blogs may also have more than just text,
pictures, graphics and media files, like
movie clips can also be posted.
 Many blogs have navigational tools that
are similar to Web sites. They are easily
changed and updated, allowing for easy
use.
Why Blog?

5.  Edublog
 Classblogger
 WordPress
 Glogster (not exactly set up like a traditonal blog, but allows student to make interactive
posters that can be shared and commented on)
 Kidblog.org
 Blogmeister
 These are just some of the most popular. Each
has advantages and disadvantages for
implementation in the classroom.
What websites can be used to blog
in the classroom?

6.  1st: Find a FREE blogging site.
 2nd: Provide a username and password. Be
cautious in choosing a password! Password hint: Find a
phrase you can remember, for example, My best friend in
high school was Mary. The password would be:
MbfihswM.
Steps to setting up a blog:

7. Software
applications and
widgets that can
be used while
blogging.

8.  Motivating for students
 Easily accessible, can be used from school or
home
 Allow for parental involvement in the classroom
 Rewarding for students to see their work
published
 Build reading and writing skills
 Promotes higher level thinking, reflection and
analysis of concepts
What are some uses of
blogging in the classroom?

9.  Use the Acceptable Use Policy or AUP in
your county as a guideline! Make sure
you and your students know what is
appropriate and what is not to post.
 Teach students how to use the blog
BEFORE you implement it in your
classroom.
How do we implement blogging
into the classroom appropriately?

10.  Teachers are blogging to share
experiences and resources.
 Students are blogging about topics in
class.
 Administrators are blogging about their
leadership roles.
 Leaders in the education and technology
fields are blogging about new resources.
Who is blogging?

11.  Crie, M. (2010). Using Blogs to Integrate Technology in the
Classroom. Retrieved February 15, 2010, from Teaching Today:
www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/educationupclose/phtml/47
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