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Web + Log = weBLOGBLOG
Using Blogs in the Classroom or Library
Patrick EganWolcott High School
April 12, 2023
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What is a Blog?• A contraction of the term weblog.• A website created and maintained by an
individual to share opinions, reflections, and comments about any chosen topic.
• Often presented in journal format. • Can include pictures, videos, or links to other
websites related to the topic. • Blogs in Plan English, a short video about
blogs
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More about Blogs• Anyone can blog, no special HTML codes• Entries on a blog appear with the most recent
entry displayed first. • Blogs allow for interaction among readers and
the blog writer via the comments feature. • Readers can leave a comment related to the
blog topic. • A new blog is created every two seconds!
(Richardson, 2005)
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Why Blog in Schools?
• Blogging allows students to practice their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• Blogging provides students with authentic communication and motivating audiences (McPherson, 2006).
• Students are often engaged in the content on a daily basis.
• Addresses 21st Century Learning Standards & NETS (National Educational Technology Standards)
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Blog Safety• When possible, teachers and students should
establish blogs as private so that guests must be invited in order to read the blog or must sign in to leave a comment on the blog.
• Students should NEVER post their name or other identifying characteristics on a public blog.
• Students SHOULD use a pseudonym when posting on public blogs.
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More About Blog Safety
• Teachers should NOT post the school name or any other identifying information that can be linked back to the school if the blog is public.
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Ideas for Using a Blog • Students and teachers can discuss a book read
by the class via a blog, as well as write book reviews or make book suggestions.
• Students and teachers can blog about current events.
• Students and teachers can blog about science experiments, including the scientific process.
• Students and teachers can blog about a specific research topic or era in history.
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Sample blogs
• http://students.huffenglish.com/• http://www.mrsgonyou.blogspot.com/• http://central.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/bees/
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Let’s Begin
• Please go to the following web address• http://pegan.edublogs.org/