PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Start Fresh: Learn to Blog
You See & Experience Things We Don't
We All Have Stories Worth Telling
Sharing Helps Us All Grow
You Don't Need To Search For Them
Don't Wait For Moments To Come
They Happen While We Are Living
Stories Are Right On Your Phone
Be Ready To Capture A Moment
Jon - Share quick anecdote about this blog post.
Share the hidden message
Brian - Share quick anecdote about student writing assignment.
There Are Stories Everywhere
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Brian will go into student blogging.
Students want an audience.
Students take small blogging steps.
Teacher Choice
- Class Blog
- Write & Respond
- Individual Blog
The Rules Are There Are None
Capture Their Attention Immediately
Quotations Help Tie It Up
Some Simple Suggestions For Editing
Organization Keeps Them There
Pay Attention To Conventions
Presentation & Appearance
You Will Leave Footprints
Some Basic Tools
- Wordpress, Kidblog (blog)
- Phonto (text on photos)
- Unsplash (great photos)
Great Sources For Quotes
- "The Little Prince"
- "Winnie the Pooh"
- "Peter Pan"
- Brian Andreas (author/illustrator)
Blogging Examples in the Classroom