Blogging in the Classroom

Today, I am teaching a blogging workshop for PA teachers.  Instead of killing a tree, I decided that I'd create a blog post with links to all the helpful articles that I'll use in the workshop.


So...  here they are!

Wikipedia's Entry for "Blog" 

Wikipedia's Entry for "Edublog"

"How to Blog" by Farhad Manjoo
     a great article about blogging as a hobby

Using Blogs to Integrate Technology in the Classroom
     an article outlining ways to use blogs in the classroom

Technorati
     a blog search engine

Educational Blogs You Should Be Investigating
     a comprehensive list of wonderful educational blogs

Top 100 Education Blogs
     a list from 2006 (so some links may no longer work)


Now that you have the general idea about blogs and how they are used in the classroom, it's time to create your own!

Blogger

Getting Started Guide

What is Following?

How Do I Leave Comments on a Blog?

How Do I Moderate Comments on My Blog?


Got a blog?  Wanna make it fancy?  Check out these links!

The Cutest Blog on the Block
Hot Bliggity Blog
Blogaroozer
Blog Blings
     websites with free blog backgrounds

Best Embeds for Educational Wikis and Blogs
     a great list of items to embed in your blog - see examples below...

I created an aMap - what a GREAT tool for teaching critical thinking! 



I also created a glog, which can be embedded on a blog or can be a stand-alone tech project for your students!

Anne Frank Glog

Here's an example of a Google Document - which could be used to create an online quiz for students to complete.



I created an online poll from the website Poll Everywhere - check it out!

Get a free sms student response system at Poll Everywhere

I found this Venn Diagram on ClassTools.net, which offers customizable diagrams and games to customize and embed in your blog.

Click here for full screen version

At MyStudiyo, you can create one-of-a-kind quizzes, like the one below:




I could go on and on with embeddable objects to use in your blog... As you can see, the sky's the limit!

Have fun blogging!