Our class is going to be starting something new and exciting!
We've been blogging as a class for a while now, and I think my students are ready for a new challenge: writing their own blogs!!
Now don't get too scared, I'm not turning the kids loose into cyber space! There's a really neat platform that we'll be using called 'Kidblog', which is specifically designed for younger kids to learn the art of blogging SAFELY.
This link can give you some more information:
The kids and I have spent a lot of time talking about why we blog, and what makes a good blogpost. We've emphasized a lot about personal safety, and how to be a responsible digital citizen. This is going to be a great place for them to further develop their writing skills, and will serve almost as a digital portfolio of sorts! They will have the opportunity to see their writing grow over the school year!
The great thing about Kidblog is the fact that I will still have control over what is being published; when a student wants to post their work, it automatically gets submitted to me for approval first. I receive an email and get the chance to approve, deny, edit, or comment on whatever is being created. Once it meets the criteria that we have set as a class, then I will approve it.
Another great thing is I can give parents specific passwords to view their child's writing!
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| What makes a good blogpost? |
We have also practiced and designed our own paper blogs in preparation for the 'real thing'!
Stay tuned! We'll let you know when they're up and running!
