Week One Module One- Thinking about Blogging

Greetings Everyone,

My head is still spinning from the four days we spent together! What a great group you are!

This week I want to explore the topic of blogging.  (I know I am little late in sending this out due to Vacation). I am sharing some links to fellow bloggers with you. Please read and possibly share your own thinking as a comment to this blog post.

Don't forget the conversation has started with the Troy Hick's book at http://voicethread.com/share/1259276/.


Introduction to Blogging Lesson Plan by Langwitches
You have to read this post!  Great starting point!
Blogging is Elementary! by Kim Coffino
Another great read! This is very helpful for elementary teachers and she offers insight to all K-5 teachers who are thinking about using blogs in a classroom.
Blogging Lesson Plan- Writing by Langwitches
“A true educational blog is NOT about socializing, but about students and teacher helping each other grow in their learning.”  This is most important and our students need to be taught this. She provides some great links to get your students ready for blogging.  Langwitches offers a great “paper blog” activity. This article is worth checking out.
Read the post carefully for some great ideas!
Blogging Lesson Plan- Commenting by Langwitches
This is a must read and help you with your own commenting on blogs. Be a practitioner of commenting before expecting your students to do so.
10 Tips for Beginning Bloggers
These are ten tips that will help with your blog……..
AHS Blogging Policy
This is a set of general guidelines for the use of weblogs (“blogs”) at Arapahoe High School. Blogs are considered an extension of the classroom and therefore are subject to these guidelines as well as the rules and regulations of Arapahoe High School. This could be helpful with helping your school establish guidelines or guidelines for your classroom blogs.
Learning with Blogs and Wikis by Bill Ferriter
This is a great read after our four day class. Bill Ferriter, The Tempered Radical, wrote this article and it was published in February 2009 Educational Leadership by ASCD.
Blogging Influence by Bill Ferriter
Remember it is the discussion that is the most important part of the blogging experience. It is a way to get your ideas out to at least a small group of people. These people will become your Personal Learning Network.  Could our voice influence other teachers, our profession, and even policy?  Lots of food for thought here.
Digitally Speaking- Blogging by Bill Ferriter
Take the time to view this site. Bill offers some great tips and advise……

Blogging Idea-
Write a blog post about your experience so far and how these articles influenced your thinking and learning.