Monday 5 May 2014

Blogging in Term 2

Our Class Blogs

We have discussed how to take the next steps with out class blogs - how to make them more interesting, put more posts on and get people reading them. Here is the thinking from our class discussion...

Why do we have blogs?
  • To share our learning
  • To show people what we have improved on and see where we are at
  • To show the skills we are learning
  • To show the topic we are learning
  • To get feedback about your learning

How should we be using our blogs?
  • Think about what you post. Is it appropriate?
  • Keep personal details off it.
  • Don’t put too many gadgets on it.

What types of posts should  we put on our blog?
  • Holiday events
  • What we are learning at school
  • What you have been doing in your free time.
  • Sports results e.g. rugby, netball, interschool etc
  • Spelling results
  • Free writing from home/school
  • Anything you want to show that you have improved on
  • Puzzles
  • Websites - you want to share
  • Something you have made
  • Achievements/Proud of
  • Facts about topics you are interested in
  • Recipes
  • Likes/Hobbies

What is not appropriate to put on our blog?
Violence, Swearing, Rude things, Abuse to other people, Certain gadgets, Blackmailing/Threats, Racist, Advertising on someone elses blog, T.M.I., Scams, Gossip about others

How can we make our blogs more interesting/exciting?
  • Colour
  • Daily/every second day posts
  • Change the name of the blog
  • Humour
  • Better gadgets
  • Not just school work
  • Ask some experts on blogging
  • Creative learning - books, humour, videos, reviews, movies, games/puzzles, information that the students find interesting, event explanations, audio
  • Some information about yourself
  • REALLY REALLY VISUAL

When can we post to our blogs?

  • Anytime
  • Daily blogging time
  • At home
  • Ask the teacher...can i put this on the blog now?
  • Free writing
  • Own time
  • Lunchtimes

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