blogs
blogs in the classroom
blogging with students • • • • • • •
Space to share opinions Knowledge is interconnected Fosters ownership and choice Collaborative learning Interactive nature creates enthusiasm Engages students in conversation Worldwide audience
http://anne.teachesme.com/2007/01/17/rationale-for-educational-blogging/
blogging as a teacher • Communication with parents/community – Classroom happenings – Student work published
• Communication with students – Homework assignments – Praise of achievements – Respond to reading or prompt
sample blogs
personal blog
personal blog
shared pd blog
my ed tech blog
classroom blog
classroom blog
classroom blog
classroom blog
classroom blog
classroom blog
personal learning network
blogging tools
searching for blogs
wikis
wikis in the classroom
using wikis with students • • • • •
Class organization Lesson summaries Collaboration of notes Exploratory projects Student textbook
using wikis as a teacher • Communication with parents/community – Classroom happenings – Student work published
• Communication with students – Homework assignments – Praise of achievements – Respond to reading or prompt
• Collaboration and planning – Grade level / school / district wiki
sample wikis
wikipedia
my pd wiki
NCTIES wiki
vertical alignment wiki
classroom wiki
resource wiki
school wiki
wiki tools
explore!
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