getting your school started with blogging 2/12/13

blogginggetting your school started with

Lyn Hilt

2-12-13

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blogging blogging blogging

resources for today’s webinar found here:

http://tinyurl.com/bloggingLH

also visitleadandlearn.wikispaces.com

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A blog...

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A blog...• is a form of communication

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A blog...• is a form of communication • is a website with entries called posts

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A blog...• is a form of communication • is a website with entries called posts• includes features such as comments and hyperlinked text to increase user interactivity

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A blog...• is a form of communication • is a website with entries called posts• includes features such as comments and hyperlinked text to increase user interactivity• can include embedded images and HTML

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A blog...• is a form of communication • is a website with entries called posts• includes features such as comments and hyperlinked text to increase user interactivity• can include embedded images and HTML• is easy to set up and maintain!

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http://langwitches.org/blog/2008/09/14/blogs-vs-static-websites/

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Why blog?

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Why blog?• Develop and strengthen communication skills

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Why blog?• Develop and strengthen communication skills

• Great platform for reflection

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Why blog?• Develop and strengthen communication skills

• Great platform for reflection

• Interactive: two-way communication encouraged

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Why blog?• Develop and strengthen communication skills

• Great platform for reflection

• Interactive: two-way communication encouraged

• Writing shared with an authentic audience

Tuesday, February 12, 13

Why blog?• Develop and strengthen communication skills

• Great platform for reflection

• Interactive: two-way communication encouraged

• Writing shared with an authentic audience

• Promotes digital citizenship and building a positive digital footprint

Tuesday, February 12, 13

Why blog?• Develop and strengthen communication skills

• Great platform for reflection

• Interactive: two-way communication encouraged

• Writing shared with an authentic audience

• Promotes digital citizenship and building a positive digital footprint

• Collaborative opportunities and global connections

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http://langwitches.org/blog/2008/09/14/blogs-vs-static-websites/

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classroom blogs

student blogsschool blogs

personal blogsTuesday, February 12, 13

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Image: Pernille Ripp

global connections

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Which platform to use?

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Setting the stage.

http://suewaters.com/tag/blogging-cycle/

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Preparing students.

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Image: Rodd Lucier

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Parents as partners.

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Admin should consider:• Accounts and passwords• Student blogging guidelines/district policies• Sharing permissions• Approval processes for posts and comments• Managing and sharing feeds - RSS is your friend

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Thanks for joining me!

Contact me with any questions or needs!

Lyn Hilt@l_hilt on Twitter

Blog: http://lynhilt.com

Email:lynhilt@gmail.com

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http://jasonrenshaw.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452d45869e2015438246251970c-800wi

http://suewaters.com/files/2009/10/bloggingcycle.jpg

http://suewaters.com/category/tips-for-better-blogging/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/4595386436/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelinlibrarian/317055520/

http://roccapuccia.com/2012/01/blogging-mantra/keep-calm-and-blog-2/

http://studenthacks.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/blogging.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2855720793_7d22db791e.jpg

http://www.techlearning.com/default.aspx?tabid=67&entryid=479

Resources shared.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5499860672_0ee43fe1b4.jpg

http://kirantarun.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/blogging.gif

http://salesandmarketingblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/iStock_000002626302Medium-1-1024x655.jpg

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