Blogs in the Classroom

I will be introducing my staff to Blogs in May. We will be focusing on integrating science and writing next school year. So, I will implement them as a part of our Fall Science Fair. Part of being a scientist is being able to * communicate effectively. Throughout the students' work on their projects, they will be documenting their work through a blog. The primary classes usually do a whole-group science fair project. It would be the perfect opportunity for the teacher to use guided writing. The older kids will be able to do individual projects and document their progress.



* Yes, I originally misspelled my own blog's name! How embarrassing!

Goals for the Course

Utilizing Web 2.0 technologies for personal productivity so that I become comfortable enough to then use them with my students/teachers.

Re-train my brain to be electronically social in addition to being electronically savvy.

Web 2.0 Week 1 - Blogs

This is my very first attempt at blogging. I know how valuable people believe it to be. I just don't know how to integrate it into the learning environment.

I have done message boards as a form of "virtual" Literature Circles. I wonder how blogging would compare. Is it the same as my old message board?