Blogs: an easily created, easily updateable Web site that allows an author to publish instantly to the internet from any connection. Can be filled with links.
Idea is to:promote critical and analytical thinkingpowerful promoter of creative, intuitive, and associational thinking
promote analogical thinking
be a powerful medium for increasing access and exposure to quality information
combine the best of solitary reflection and social interaction
In schools:
class portal
online filing cabinet
E-portfolio
collaborative space*
knowledge management and articulation
school website
collaborative space*
knowledge management and articulation
school website
Points to hit on:
Secret Life of Bees
Global collaborationKeep records of work
different learning styles
Page 31: what is blogging v. not
Page 39: Classroom uses of blogs
Page 41: Meeting the standards
Ch 3. Having a blog for students
Teacher Blogs
For The Love of Teaching
This is a fun blog written by an elementary teacher. She posts in the middle but what I found to be the most helpful were her tabs on the side, under Labels. Here she has links to example or advice on different things in a classroom. Goes from school subjects, holidays at school to field trips.
This is a fun blog written by an elementary teacher. She posts in the middle but what I found to be the most helpful were her tabs on the side, under Labels. Here she has links to example or advice on different things in a classroom. Goes from school subjects, holidays at school to field trips.
Busy Bees
I found this blog to be awesome! What I really explored again where the tabs on the side. They posted other blogs by teachers that they enjoyed and wanted to share. I found the few I looked at to be great! They also have a tab section under labels where they have links that take you to anything you could think in your classroom. All of their labels are for classroom planning and curriculum.
Globicate!
This is a blog written by a teacher on teaching global issues and students about the Earth. There is nothing in the common core on these topics or curriculums that your schools might provide, so if you want to educate your students on these topics you have to figure it out on your own. She provides a lot of really good ideas. On top of that she gives other links that she likes and also posts about other teaching techniques and freebies that she comes across.
Confessions of a Middle School English Teacher
This is written by a middle school english teacher. She shares stories of her classroom throughout the day. She adds a lot of humor and gives very honest accounts of her day.I found this to be an easy read and something fun to browse around with and read about real life classroom events. She adds blogs she follows, so again the resources are endless.
Special Education Strategies and More….
This is a great site for Special Education Teachers! I had a lot of fun searching through this site. Her posts in the middle are from stories that happen in her classroom, including activities that she has the students do. On the side she has links to lessons plans and sites that are beneficial to sped teachers. I highly advise poking around on this one.
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This blog is written by a high school math teacher. Her posts in the middle are what her class is doing lesson and activity wise or things she finds interesting relating to math class. Her labels (like all the others) was my favorite part. Here is where you can find her lesson plans and activities related to everything math. She breaks them down by math subject and even includes Pi day:)
Lents School (School Website)
This is the school I work out. The chapter talked about school sites being an example of a blog that is beneficial to education so I thought I would include at least one example. This is probably not the best example as it does not seem to be updated too frequently, but none the less it is a school site.
Examples of Lists and Blogs:
List of Blog Options:
Blogspot
Eblogger
TeacherLingo.com
Edublogs
*Just want to note at how incredible looking through the blogs was. Paxton always talked about stealing teaching methods from great teachers and I thought this was the ultimate guide to grabbing some great ideas! I know that when it comes time for me to have my own classroom and while I am student teaching I will be going to the blogs for some ideas:)
Kelsey,
ReplyDeleteThe idea of having so many experienced teachers sharing their wealth of information (for free) is incredibly exciting. I think the only thing that I will struggle with is focusing on the most helpful and pertinent subject-specific information that I'm searching for while not being too distracted with other cool info. I also love that we have the ability to create our own class blogs for students so that we can organize assignments and expectations. At the same time parents can access assignments, their kids grades, and tips for tutoring without having to send piles of printed notes home with the student.
Examples -
Deletehttp://theclassyteacher.blogspot.com/
http://fasttimesofamiddleschoolmathteacher.blogspot.com/
Kelsey,
ReplyDeleteIt is unfortunate how many teachers do not utilize technology in their classrooms. It is pretty amazing what teachers are capable of doing, if they just learn how! I think teachers will be able to earn credibility by providing information in this way, as well as reinforce the information they are trying to press. I think it is really cool how students who utilize a teacher's blog can display a learning record, and take ownership in their work. I think all teachers should think critically of their methods, especially if they are not utilizing this technology.
Based on the blogs that i have researched in the specific discipline of mathematics, I have found that these blogs are most helpful for other teachers to extrapolate other teacher’s ideas so that they can build successful teaching methods into their own classroom. Additionally I have found blogs that will benefit students learn step by step examples in specific topics, or how to master the TI-83 plus calculator.
http://teachinghighschoolmath.blogspot.com/
This blog gives students an opportunity to review complex math situations and apply the information to realistic life applications. For example, students are asked to find the weight and volume of their driveway, so that they can see why math is important in real life applications. Also, complex graphs depict their applications to more complex math, while allowing students to observe the steps of the specific problem.
http://teachhighschoolmath.blogspot.com/
This blog seems to be intended for other teachers to access information, worksheets, models and examples. Although, students will benefit from accessing this information, as this outline could be viewed more in terms of specific assignments or structuring class due dates, etc.
http://samjshah.com/
This blog is used to support the contextual information in math, and support teachers who want to supplement the lessons with history and purpose behind specific mathematical philosophies. In addition to explaining why the information is pertinent, this blog also explains how it came about.
http://walkinginmathland.weebly.com/teaching-math-blog
This blog supports teachers who attempt to turn math into fun. This blog incorporates pop culture, humor, games, and trivia to support the learning that transpires in the classroom. This blog is chalked full of youtube videos, and fun videos and activities.
Thanks Ron! Hope you're remembering to keep track of all of this in your Diigo?
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Chapter 2 Blogs: Chapter Review:
ReplyDeleteUse blogs school wide, and then classroom blog within the school, then teacher blog or student blog
Blogs in education:
Constructivist learning, expand walls of classroom, archive classroom learning, supports different learning styles, focus and enhance expertise in a subject, & teach students how to navigate for later functioning in our information-expanding society
Critical thinking skills, editing, ongoing, outside, conversation, synthesis
Different subjects: math, language arts, etc.
Standards in language arts: page 41-42
Using blogs for easy demonstration of resources
What blogs are and aren’t (page 31)
Classroom blog
Ongoing projects, presentations, students post to blog??
Ideas: page 39 (list)
Teacher blog
Have what worked/what didn’t
Student blog
Keep all of their work in one place (much like we do)
Receive feedback
Almost like an educational resume (K-12)
Communicate and connect
Ideas: page 40 (list)
Blogs Found:
3rd/4th grade, classroom routines, running, reading:
http://juiceboxesandcrayolas.blogspot.com/
2nd grade, classroom layout:
http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/
List of 50 SPED blogs!!
http://www.edudemic.com/special-ed-blogs-updated/
Great Elizabeth! In class tonight I'm going to show you all a trick. For a hint, look at my posting below and tell me what you see that's different :0)
DeleteHere's a link to the BLOG PAGE on my Tech Content Wiki. It has a video, some info, and a few links to other resources
ReplyDeleteMy general idea of the use of Blogs:
ReplyDeleteBlogs can be a great resource for anyone. There are Blogs that incorporate everyone’s interest, the blogs could be hobby related, work-related teaching/learning related, etc. From my perspective, as a teacher, I see Blogs as a tool that can help students enhance their reading, writing, comprehension, and critical thinking skills (these are just some skills). Also, Blogs can be a great resource for educators where learning is a collaborative effort, through sharing useful information such as, lesson plans, field trip ideas, or even ways to incorporate technology into the curriculum.
How is see Blogs being use in the classroom (older grades):
Blogs are “… reflections and conversations that in many cases are updated every day…” ( Richardson, 2010, p. 17). As a teacher, I see blogging as a great resource to use, for discussions. Not many students like to participate and voice their opinions in front of their classmates--by incorporating blogging as a place where the students could use their writing to communicate their opinions is way to adapt/differentiate the students learning.
Blogs:
http://literacyandlaughter.blogspot.com/p/kindergarten-corner.html
Who is the Blogger
Mrs. Rider (kindergarten teacher)
Mrs. Rider’s passion is teaching literacy skills. In this blog you can find anything from art to technology activities. What I found useful about her Blog is that is easy to navigate and it provides enough information for the reader to understand the purpose of the Blog.
http://aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com/
EDU537 Blog
ReplyDeleteHey, Kelsey--
ReplyDeleteI know I'm a little late coming to the table here, but, alas...
Blogs is actually the most excited aspect of the Web for me.
The possibilities are really endless!
My notes on the chapters are HERE
My favorite part about BLOGS:
--collaboration!
--cleanliness (organized/paperless/no deciphering handwriting)
--global possibilities
--creativity
--communication
--connectivity
Students MUST learn to utilize the Web in a way that is both social and academic. We all know kids can "play" with technology, but can the learn with it, too?
As kids grow up they begin to question "What is the point?" I think taking their learning outside of the four walls of the school house provides an environment that enriches their understanding of the outside world, which in turn creates empathy (a skill students are lacking...seriously!), and, ultimately, creates an authentic desire to learn.
I, of course, see the possibilities from a lens of middle school/high school... I can only imagine learning about the Mexican-American War as an 8th grader and linking up with a middle school in Mexico to collaborate in order to understand how THEY are learning about a war that both of our countries were involved in, Can you imagine the amazing perspective we might gain?? Teachers AND students, alike! It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. And the great thing about Blogs is they are SO diverse. Students could respond to teacher commentary, articles posted, videos... students could post articles, videos, poetry, etc. LIMITLESS!
Anyway... I could really go on and on, but for now I will just post a few of the blogs that I scanned breifly on the web that looked interesting, useful, and provocative!
affectiveliving.wordpress.com/2014/03/08/what-students-really-need-to-hear
thejosevilson.com
aminusteacher.wordpress.com/
cossondra.blogspot.com/
And, yes, Anita, these are all on my Diigo! :)