blogger

=__Blogger in Education__=

The Tool: http://www.blogger.com The Crib Sheet:[| Blogger in the Classroom] [PDF] A Wiki: Blog If You Love Learning

Agenda
Interactive Demo (At http://buildablog.blogspot.com )
 * What is a blog?
 * Why blogs in education?

Overview
 * [|Overview Slides] (with Live Chat)
 * [|25 Styles of Blogging]
 * Extend Blogger
 * [|Blog Search] - Find Blogs That Interest You
 * [|Reader] - Subscribe to Blogs That Interest You
 * [|Podcasts], [|Wikis], and More... - When is a blog not the right tool?

Educational Blogs
 * Teacher web sites [|Example]
 * Class web sites [|Example]
 * Learning journals [|Example]
 * Book Clubs [|Example]
 * Connect with Authors and Experts [|Example]
 * Pen Pals [|Example] (See Global Awareness and Cultural Literacy Through Electronic Dialog)
 * Professional Development [|Example]
 * Reflective Practice [|Example] (Also, don't miss [|David Warlick's blog].)
 * More Examples: [|http://www.supportblogging.com]

Subject Specific Examples
 * Algebra [|Example]
 * Art [|Example]
 * English [|Example]
 * Music [|Example]
 * Physical Ed. [|Example]
 * Science [|Example]
 * Social Studies [|Example]
 * More Examples: http://www.supportblogging.com

Respond (time permitting): Leave a comment on http://buildablog.wikispaces.com
 * How might you use a blog or blogs in your role as an educator?
 * What are your next steps?

Collaborative Activity
 * Use [|Blog Search] to locate a post about a topic you are interested in.
 * Or, [|search Mark Wagner's RSS feeds].
 * Read, Reflect, Write, Respond
 * Read a post you are interested in.
 * Reflect (briefly) on the post.
 * Write a response on your own blog. (Be sure to link back to the original.)
 * Share your post with a colleague in this workshop, and respond to their post as well.

Reflection
 * How has your understanding of Blogger Changed?
 * What do you still want to learn about Blogger.
 * What are your next steps?

Resources
Blogging in Plain English (From The Common Craft Show)

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Related Wikis
 * [|It Really Is Really Simple]
 * [|Wiki While You Work]
 * [|Podcasting in Education]
 * [|Learning to Network and Networking to Learn]