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STUDENT BLOGSGETTING STARTED
Melissa Carber, Media Specialist, Britton’s Neck Elementary School
Dear Parents,
When Mrs. Merritt suggested our TAG students start blogs, I was hesitant. We are so busy now with so many different activities, and I wasn’t sure how hard it would be to set one up, and how safe they were, and so on. Of course, being a Librarian, I had to do some research. Below are some of the reasons I found on websites for starting a blog for students. I have included the website addresses below each list, in case you would like to read the complete articles. Now that I’ve learned more, I can’t wait to get started!
What is a Blog?Blogging is “web logging,” or keeping an online journal. Blogs, because of their ease of use, and because of the context of news and editorial column writing, have become a highly effective way to help students to become better writers. Research has long shown that students write more, write in greater detail, and take greater care with spelling, grammar, and punctuation, when they are writing to an authentic audience over the Internet. -David Warlick
Why We Blog
To Develop Good Digital Citizens
To Create Constructive Commenters
To Allow Student Voice and Choice
To Develop Enthusiasm for Writing
To Integrate Technology
Where We Blog
KIDBLOG
All You Need to Know about Kidblog
When We Blog
During G/T class at a designated computer station
Sometimes at any computer, if other stations are finished
During recess, in the Library
Evenings and weekends from home
During school when they’ve finished their other work
What the Experts Say
Give Your Students a Voice
Start with Paper Blogging
The Importance of Commenting
“Skill and Enthusiasm”
http://kidslearntoblog.com/free-blogs-for-kids-improve-skills/
http://kidslearntoblog.com/5-reasons-blogging-great-hobby-children/
http://kidslearntoblog.com/the-literacy-act-of-blogging/
What the Students Say
Getting Started
Kidblog's New Platform
Three Tips
Free Blogs to Improve Skills
More Information
http://kidslearntoblog.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-kidblog/
http://kidslearntoblog.com
http://kidblog.org/home/three-tips-for-successful-student-blogging/
http://www.edudemic.com/blog-with-students/
http://teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/blogging-with-students/
http://www.theedublogger.com/2008/02/13/tips-on-blogging-with-students/
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech217.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech217.shtml
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