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Classroom BlogsKimberly Sharp
MEDT 8461University of West Georgia
What is a Blog?
• Short for “weblog.”• A blog is a hierarchy of text, images, media
objects and data, arranged chronologically, that can be viewed in an HTML browser. (Harvard, 2003)
• An online diary or journal.
How are Blogs Used?
• News & Entertainment: Today Show• Personal Journals: Kathy’s Kids• Vacation Diaries: Amanda in Costa Rica• Instructional tools: Storybook Creator Plus
Book Lists• Classroom Activities: Leah Doughman• Media Center Activities: Gwin Oaks• Sharing about an illness: Grace Callahan
Free Blogging Sites
• Word Press• Blogger• Shutterfly• CarePages• CaringBridge
What Can I Include in my Blog?
• Text– Homework and Projects– Class Announcements– Newsletters– Field Trip Information
• Photos• Videos• Links to Webpages
Privacy Issues
• Obtain Media Release Forms before posting any student photographs, videos or work samples.
• Plan to monitor all postings from all users to ensure appropriate comments.
• Consider whether you want your blog to be public or private.
Creating a Blog using Blogger
• Create a Google Account (gmail)• Create a Blogger Account• Select a Template• Set Privacy and Display Settings• Begin Blogging!
Create a Gmail Account
• Visit www.google.com• Create a gmail account
Create a Classroom Blog
• Visit www.blogger.com• Sign in using gmail username and
password• Click Create
a Blog
Create a Title & Blog Address
• Create a Title for your Blog (i.e. Miss Smith’s Class Blog)
• Determine the Address (misssmithsclass)
• Check Availability• Enter Word
Verification
Choose a Template
• Choose your favorite template.• Play with the Background/Layout/Advanced
Options to change the appearance of your Blog.• Go « Back to Blogger »
Design Features
• Click on the Design Tab to Add and Arrange Elements
• It may help to create a draft on paper or make a list of things you want to include.
Design Settings
• Edit the Header to include a photo if you wish.
• Add & Edit the Gadgets that appeal to you the most.– Pages– Text– Picture– Slideshow– Links
• My example: Ivy Creek
Privacy Settings
• Select the Settings Tab - Basic
• For the most privacy, say NO to:– Adding blog to
listings– Letting search
engines find the blog
Privacy Settings
• Select the Settings Tab – Comments
• ALWAYS moderate comments
• You can choose to be notified via e-mail when someone posts a comment on your blog.
Privacy Settings
• Select the Settings Tab – Permissions
• Select who can view your blog
Posting Content
• Select the Postings Tab
• You are ready to post!
• Enter a title, some text, a photo or a video.
• Publish Post when you are finished.
Publishing Your Blog
• Under Settings- Choose Publishing
• Complete the Word Verification
• You should only have to do this once.
Approving Comments
• Select Posting – Comment Moderation
• Choose to approve comments for publishing
Getting People to Read your Classroom Blog!
• Send a letter or an e-mail to your families sharing the link. Be sure to include how often you plan to post new content. Encourage them to subscribe to new postings.
• Show parents at an Open House.• Show students the blog, have them
show their parents and post a response as homework.
• Consider options for those who do not have internet access.
What if I Need Help?
Sources• Amolo, S. (2010). Media center happenings. Retrieved from
http://teacherweb.com/BLOG/GA/GwinOaksElementary/Amolo/2/default.aspx
• Braun, K. (2010). He fills my life with good things. Retrieved from http://michaelalexcaroline.blogspot.com/
• Callahan, D. (2010). Welcome to milkpoodle. Retrieved from http://www.carepages.com/carepages/milkpoodle
• Care Pages. (2010). Share your story. Build your support circle. Retrieved from http://www.carepages.com
• Caring Bridge. (2010). Connecting family and friends when health matters most. Retrieved from http://www.caringbridge.org/
• Doughman, L. (2010). 2nd grade rocks at rosemont. Retrieved from www.2ndgraderocksatres.blogspot.com
• Google. (2010). Blogger. Retrieved from https://www.blogger.com/start
Sources• Msnbc.com. (2010). Allday. Retrieved from
http://allday.msnbc.msn.com• Owens, C. (2010). Storybook creator plus and memory manager
helps and hints. Retrieved from http://www.bobcatshaven.blogspot.com/
• Shutterfly. (2010). Share sites: a destination for connecting and communicating. Retrieved from http://www.shutterfly.com/sites/create/welcome.sfly?fid=14c91b02816d88cd
• Stephens, A. (2010). Pura vida! Retrieved from http://astep7.blogspot.com/
• Stohr-Hunt, T. (2010). The miss rumphius effect. Retrieved from http://missrumphiuseffect.blogspot.com/p/thematic-book-lists.html
• Winer, D. (2003). What makes a weblog a weblog? Weblogs at Harvard Law. Retrieved from http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/whatmakesaweblogaweblog.html
• Wordpress. (2010). Retrieved from http://wordpress.com/
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