ED480:Educational TechnologyUsing Weblogs in K-12

CurriculumDiane A. Mallari

Northern Marianas CollegeSchool Of Education

Mrs. MaryAnne CampoApril 29, 2008Spring 2008

What is a weblog?

Definition:• Blog/WebLog: a web page containing brief,

chronologically arranged items of information. A blog can take the form of a diary, journal, what's new page, or links to other web sites.

– Peter Scott, Internet Librarian 2001

What is a Weblog?

• Blogs provide communication for both

teachers, students and parents. • Individualistic and Collaborative

Why Use Weblogs•Resource that continually grows and changes •Communication between school and home; teachers-student-parent•Research has shown positive student achievement and higher order of thinking.•BENEFITS•Exciting way to communicate•Helps students retain information•Uses critical thinking•Teaches responsibility

How to Use a Weblog

• Classroom use– Digital Portfolio

• Chosen works from various subjects posted and reflection

• Class Weblog– Information of student and school activities– Assignments and classworks– Portfolios– Grades on-line

When creating Weblogs

• Personal information published with discretion• Images should be appropriate• Expression is fine, posting should not be

plagiarized, defamatory, libelous or violate any persons rights.

Free Blog Software

• LiveJournal: http://www.livejournal.com • BlogSpot: http://www.blogspot.com • Xanga: http://www.xanga.com • MoveableType: http://www.moveabletype.org • T-Blog: http://www.tblog.com

Resources• http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/93/78/23507893.jpg• http://www.cfbportal.org/images/rootimages/Spanish%20lesson.jpg• http://edweb.sdsu.edu/ncust/images/2007%20Winner%20Photos/Gideons_Kids%

20at%20computer%20Cropped%20and%20Bright_small.jpg• http://www.techlearning.com/blog/2007/03/a_problem_with_blogs.php• http://brimstone.us/6_apr_BloggingOutLoud.GIF• http://base10blog.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/blogging.JPG• http://daily.hotpads.com/hotpads_daily/images/i_love_blogging.jpg