"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my
righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
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they’re created for an audience. And just like a diary
or
journal, a blog is relaxed, making it an easy and
comfortable way for
students to get writing.
Blogs are written on all kinds of topics
from A to Z.
Readers can usually leave comments, which lead to
discussions about the blog’s content. For example,
a blog about flipping
your classroom can lead to a
discussion between novice and experienced
teachers
about common questions, advice, tips, and
clarifications.
Blogs in classroom
Social Media in classroom
Blogging
can improve students’ writing skills and build
their
confidence as writers. By blogging, students
can take ownership of
their
writing, become better
observers of others’ writing, and develop a more
immediate and powerful understanding of audience.
Blogs encourage
experimenting and risk-taking,
seriousness and play, and they foster an
increased
awareness of private and public writing. Blogging
blends both
the freeing aspect of short pieces that
can be written in a relatively
low-stakes environment
with the sense of claiming one’s own voice
and learning how to develop analysis and articulate
ideas to a larger
public.
Guided by clear expectations of what is required in
a class
blog, students can see their writing develop
over the course of the
term. This handout describes
strategies for using blogs as a writing
tool in the
classroom.
What are blogs used for in the
classroom?
Teachers can use blogs
to publish assignments,
resources, and keep students and even parents up
to date on class events, due dates, and content being
covered.
Teachers can also use blogs to help students'
master content and improve their writing skills.
Blogs may be great educational tools and they give
students complete
freedom to publish content on the
web, but if you don’t know how to
effectively implement
them into the classroom, they’re only as good
as
we added up balls of paper in the trash.
The use of Blogs:
Students can use blogs to publish their writing and
educate others on a particular topic.Students can also
create blogs for the chess club or the yearbook club,
the football team or the upcoming prom.
How can Teachers and Students
use Blogs?
Teachers can use blogs to publish assignments, resources, and keep
students and even parents up to date on class events, due dates, and
content being covered.
Teachers can also use blogs to help students’ master content and improve their writing skills.
Students can use blogs to publish their writing and educate others on a particular topic.
Students can also create blogs for the chess club or the yearbook club, the football team or the upcoming prom.
Blog writing
Blog writing is informal, unlike academic
writing, which
may be intimidating to some, if not all, of your
students.
Blog writing takes the pressure off of writing and gives
your
students a voice in a safe environment, even
if you or your students
stepping out of your comfort
zone.
Empowering Students
Students have the opportunity
to practice writing and analytical skills in their own blogs that will
transfer into essays and other writing endeavors. Students are able to
see their own writing as something “real” with a practical application.
Creating a blog can be a bridge for students between the familiar
digital world and what is being asked of them in academic essays,
projects and other university-based assignments. Blogging can be seen as
a gateway experience for students who will likely be using digital
technologies and media in their future endeavors regardless
of their
discipline.
General Considerations
Although at first it may seem somewhat daunting
when considering the
perceived technical skills
involved, using blogs in the classroom can be
very
rewarding. The learning curve is not as steep as you
may imagine,
and many resources for instructors
exist on campus (see Tech Support
section below).
Also, some students when learning to navigate the
platform initially may resist blogging. But most
students change their
minds as they begin to blog.
How can learners use Blogs in
the Classroom?
Guidelines
You can develop clear goals, guidelines, and
expectations for you and
your students. For example,
your school may or may not allow photos of
students
on blog pages or they may require written permission
from a
parent to participate in a blog. You and your
students need to know the
rules before blogging
begins. Guidelines can be published and updated
right
on your class blog for easy access by students and
parents.
Integrate Classroom Curriculum
Blogging can be used across the curriculum. From
math and
science to history and health, blogging is
great way to take literacy
across the curriculum.
English is for Everyone
Blogging not only requires subject knowledge, it also
takes
good writing skills. Even if you’re using blogging
in a math or science
class, you should set some time
aside to teach a bit of writing and
grammar.
How To Comment
The comment section of a blog post is where students
can share
thoughts and opinions and have a
discussion about the published content.
Initially, it is a
good idea to teach students the dos and don’ts of
commenting. Start off by writing the first two or three
blog posts and
have students comment according to
your set of criteria.
Be Realistic
Choose something
the kids are passionate about or
want to raise awareness about. For
example, a
classroom blog could be about an endangered species
such as
the orangutan or about the importance of
eating healthy. Once a topic is
exhausted, create a
new classroom blog on another topic. The old blogs
remain static but available for readers.
Read other Blogs
Take the time to read other classroom and student
blogs. This
will give you and your students concrete
examples of the finished
product and give you ideas
when creating your own blog.
Be Consistent
Blogging takes commitment. If posts are haphazardly
published,
reader base and student interest will most
likely decline. The idea is
to keep building and
expanding. In the beginning, set a goal of a post
every two weeks per student and gradually increase
submissions, as the
students get more comfortable
with blogging.
Plagiarism
Explain to students that plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Student contributions must be their own work. Don’t
post copyrighted
images. Do post copyright free
images. Include a site here.
Network with other Bloggers
Encourage local and global collaboration by having
students
network with bloggers and follow other
student blogs. Although it is
important to give students
a choice when selecting a blog they want to
follow,
it is best to provide them with a set of criteria to help
with
their selection.
Dive into Social Media
If any of the blogs related to your classroom are made
public,
then you’ll want to get more readership by
connecting your blog with
social media sites, such as
Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Word of
mouth is
always the best advertising.
Hang in there
For older students (grades 4 and up) you can ask or
assign students to
manage and monitor blogs, mediate
comment sections. Give your pros a
chance to shine
by having them lead small groups that help students
navigate the world of blogging. Be sure to rotate these