Blogs+-+(KidBlog)



= __What is Kidblog? __ = KidBlog is a blogging site created by educators, for educators, to use with students in a safe, secure environment. It is a FREE site for educators. "Kidblog's simple, yet powerful tools allow students to publish posts and participate in discussions within a secure classroom blogging community. Teachers maintain complete control over student blogs." Teachers create an account and give students specific log in information. Without this information, others are not allowed to join the blog.

= __Where ____can I find Kidblog? __ =

Kid blog is a website that can be accessed from any Internet connected computer. The website address is www.kidblog.org Teachers can create a Kidblog link on their SchoolNet webpage or have Mrs. Hingerty add a link to the Class Websites page from the Birdneck website.

= __How do I get started with ____ Kidblog? __ = Visit the home page for Kid Blog and click the button to "Create a Class". Students do not need email addresses for this service.

= __Why blog ____? __ = Blogging supports students reading, writing, communication and collaboration skills. Blogging also supports Marzano's instructional strategy of cooperative learning (for more information, check out this website []). Students can work in cooperative groups to participate in online discussions, book talks and book clubs. Blogging allows students to write an a given topic, read others thoughts, respond to new ideas, to name a few. Blogging can include ideas across the curriculum.

= __Where can I find more information about Kidblog ____? __ = Here are several handouts from the CRS at Trantwood.  Students can also join Mrs. Hingerty during a "Lunch Bunch" activity in the wireless computer lab if they need a few extra minutes to complete a blogging assignment. Mrs. Hingerty is also happy to support teachers with this tool by being an extra set of hands, answering questions, or planning a lesson for KidBlog.