Looking for a way to involve students in writing, keep abreast with current technologies and have students work collaboratively? Blogging can provide students with a purpose for writing, and can fit in many curricular areas. You might consider one of the following possibilities to fit your classroom needs: collaborative research on a social studies project, peer editing of writing assignments, group problem solving for math, or sharing of ideas on a science topic.
Get started in the world of educational blogging by exploring these services:
• EdModo: Microblogging for education; teachers can post alerts, events, and assignments while managing student submissions.
• Edublog: Blogging for teachers and students, made easy
• Writeboard: Shareable web-based text documents that allow collaboration while tracking every edit.
• Blogger: Teacher can require posts to approved before publishing.
• Claroline: Provides chat and bulletin board features for HCPS staff.
• Your ITRT: Can provide more information and support on these and other possibilities!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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