How to Get Started with Blogging (Part 2 of 2)

So, how do I get started with blogging?
 

1. It is not about the tool, however, you will need a tool.  I suggest one of the following: Kid Blog, Weebly, Moodle Blogs, or Blogger

2.  Define you purpose for blogging.  What will you have students do?

3.  Preparing students to be bloggers and understand how to write this way and be an appropriate digital citizen.   How will students comment on the blog?
Example 1 & Example 2 

4.  Prepare your nearest audience (parents, grandparents).  This may be new to them.  How will you educate them?  Think bigger. This opens yourself and students up to a global audience.

5.  Jump and give it a try.....

Resources to help you get started:

• Tech PD Tools for Blogging  
• Langwitches Blog:  Check out this great blog post for more information about implementing blogging in your classroom

Explore Blogging in the Content Areas

• Sample Math Blog Post
• Sample Science Blog Post
• Sample Social Studies Blog Post

Reader's Response Blog Samples

• Mr. Purdon's Class Blog ~ Reading Response
• Our Class Reads Sample Blog Post