BLOGGING

PRESENTED BY

• LaRenda Norman, DLC
• Mark Thomas, DLC
• Mark Oakden, Coordinator

AGENDA

• Why blogging?
• Classroom Use
• Professional Use

WHAT IS A BLOG?

• web+log
• online journal or diary
• a place to express yourself to the world
• a place to share thoughts/passions/interests

WHY BLOGGING?

• Authentic Audience
• Student Voice
• Increased Self-Awareness as a Writer
• Increased Dialogue/Collaboration

WHY BLOGGING?

• Showcase
• Digital Citizenship Management
• Digital Portfolio

CLASSROOM USE

• Content Specific (not just ELA)
• Book Clubs
• Problem Solving
• Science Notebooks
• Global Pen Pals

GETTING STARTED

• Establish Expecations
• Parent Communication
• Management & Oversight
• Legal Requirements
• Parent Concerns

CLASSROOM USE
Have a look at what teachers (& students)
are doing

BLOGGING PLATFORMS

• EduBlogs
• KidBlog
• Blogger

PROFESSIONAL USE

QUESTIONS

NEED HELP?
LaRenda Norman
lnorman@interact.ccsd.net
702-706-3080


Mark Thomas
mbthomas@interact.ccsd.net
@suprtektalk
suprtektalk.blogspot.com