Sweetmore 's EDTC 625 Blog : Technology is everywhere we are. We cannot ignore its presence because we need it to connect and collaborate in this Global world. Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.
My experience about blogging was not very welcoming. The students were not upcoming about blogging as much as I expected.I am going to try it again with them but this time my set up will be different and more motivating.It will be inclusive as part of the curriculum in the daily activities.Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMaureen
ReplyDeleteBlog Risks to Consider before setting up the classroom blog:
School districts have guidelines and acceptable use policies regarding the use of school and division-wide computer networks and the Internet. These terms and conditions identify acceptable online behavior and access privileges. Policies regarding the displaying of any student work must be adhered to strictly. Take the necessary steps to secure parental permission before using the blog in a participatory manner.
Blogs may be viewed publicly, as any other Web site. Students must be trained on issues regarding access, privacy, security, and free expression. As blogs have no publisher, producer, or editor, students must carefully consider the content of postings to avoid anything defamatory, libelous, or an infringement upon the rights of others.
Blogs are created by individuals for various and assorted purposes. Content should be recognized as the opinion of the blogger, and, therefore, may not necessarily be factual.
Prepare your students for blogging by:
Informing parents of procedures and secure parental permission.
Teaching students safe, acceptable, and sensible behavior as online authors and readers.
Reviewing policies and guidelines pertaining to student access.
Teaching the non-posting rules of no complete names, e-mail accounts, or references to reveal location.
Set clear expectations regarding tone, respect, and consequences.
What do you think about this? Are you ready to set up the classroom blog.
Hi Sweetmore,
ReplyDeleteI like how you pointed out all of the potential risks that should be not just considered by the teacher, but discussed with students and parents. These are important factors for the safety and security involved in having students participate in an online environment. You also mentioned that the information may not necessarily be factual; that is key for students to understand with any blog they encounter. I think that participating in a blog will help them further understand that everything they find on the Web is not always true.
Good post!
Andrea
Andrea
ReplyDeleteThank you for your response. I am beginning to enjoy everything about blogging. Therefore,in addition to providing teachers with an excellent tool for communicating with students, there are numerous other educational benefits of blogs. Blogs are: highly motivating to students, especially those who otherwise might not become participants in classrooms. Excellent opportunities for students to read and write. Effective forums for collaboration and discussion. As an educational tool, blogs may be integrated in a multi-faceted manner to accommodate all learners. Blogs can serve at least four basic functions. Class blogs can serve as a portal to foster a community of learners. As they are easy to create and update efficiently, they can be used to inform students of class requirements, post handouts, notices, and homework assignments, or act as a question and answer board. Blogs provide a space where teachers and students can work to further develop writing or other skills with the advantage of an instant audience. Teachers can offer instructional tips, and students can practice and benefit from peer review. Thanks again for collaborating.