18. USING TECH: BLOGS (Collaboration, Writing, Questioning, Feedback)
Description: A blog is a technology tool that allows teachers and students to communicate using text from varied sources and content. Since blogging occurs amongst participants it is, by definition, collaborative in nature.
Application: Use this tool to enhance reading and writing skills, review previously learned content, or create an e-portfolio.
Process: Go to one of the available free blogging sites (www.blogger.com). Provide the necessary information requested such as user name and password. Make a title for the blog. Accept terms and select a template. Create an introduction or thought-provoking question that has many possible answers. Place requirements on students such as the number of times a student must respond. Publish the blog.
Description: A blog is a technology tool that allows teachers and students to communicate using text from varied sources and content. Since blogging occurs amongst participants it is, by definition, collaborative in nature.
Application: Use this tool to enhance reading and writing skills, review previously learned content, or create an e-portfolio.
Process: Go to one of the available free blogging sites (www.blogger.com). Provide the necessary information requested such as user name and password. Make a title for the blog. Accept terms and select a template. Create an introduction or thought-provoking question that has many possible answers. Place requirements on students such as the number of times a student must respond. Publish the blog.
Reference, and/or for more information:
18. Using Tech: Blogs
www.blogger.com
18. Using Tech: Blogs
www.blogger.com
