USING WEBLOG IN K-12 CURRICULUM

FINAL EXAM PRESENTATION ED 480-02

Mr. J. Jenkins

Spring 2012

By: Joann Torres

4/30/12

WHAT IS A BLOG?

A blog (sometime referred to as weblog) is a Web publishing tool that allows authors to

quickly and easily self-publish text, artwork, and links to other blogs or web sites.

ACTIVITY # 1Click Here: http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/user.php?login=joannt&view=userquizzes

ARE BLOGS USER-FRIENDLY?

Blogs are very easy to use especially for teachers

They require minimum technology knowledge

They are flexible in design and can be changed easily

Students find them convenient and accessible at home or any place that have computer access.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

The technology is easy to use Excellent tool for communicating Motivates student who are not good

with classroom participation Helps student improve reading and

writing Promotes effective forums for

collaboration and discussions Learning is extended to outside the

school environment

USING BLOG IN THE CLASSROOM

•Classroom Management•Collaboration•Discussion•Student’s Portfolio

…CONT…

Classroom ManagementCan be used to inform students of class

requirements, post handouts, notices, and homework assignments

Collaboration It is a space where teachers and students

can work to develop writing or other skillsTeacher can offer instructional tips It can also be used as an online mentoring

…CONT…•Discussions

•Opportunity for students to discuss topics outside the classroom•Students have equal opportunity to share their thoughts and opinion

•Students Portfolio•Blog presents, organize, and protect students work as digital portfolios

BLOG RISKS TO CONSIDER

•Blogs are viewed publicly•They have no producer, publisher or editor•Students must be trained on:

•Access•Privacy•Security•Free expressions

ACTIVITY # 2

Click the link to view video

http://youtu.be/SqQ03JWETd8

FREE BLOGGING SOFTWARE http://edublogs.org/ http://wordpress.org/ http://www.blogger.com/

REFERENCES •http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog•http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/ict/weblogs/•http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/educationupclose.phtml/47•http://www.scoilnet.ie/hp_schoolsthatblog.shtm•http://www.gerrymcgovern.com/nt/2004/nt_2004_08_23_blogging.htm•http://www.tw3o.com/5-reasons-not-to-use-blogger/