Creating Good Comments

An introduction to writing good comments

Created by Kim White 2017

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Let’s Take a Look At Our KUD’s

(a.k.a. info from the “wall of knowledge”)

Know:

BPS Commenting Guidelines

Understand:

• Comments you make on any online platform are a part of your digital footprint.
• You must think carefully about what you “say” and how you “say” it.
• Commenting is a way to continue a “conversation” online.

Be Able To:

• Express yourself clearly and respectfully when commenting online.
• Act and model safe, legal, and ethical behavior when commenting
• Use comments to connect with learners from all over the world.

Why Do Comments Matter?

• So what if you make a silly or stupid comment?
• Where and when are you making comments?
• What is the correct way to write a comment?
• Why should we bother to comment anyway?

Some Students’ Thoughts on Commenting

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Take a look at this video resource created by Mrs. Yollis’ students. They are young, but have some good advice.

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Click on the link below

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Task TIme: 5 minutes

Responding to the Video

Follow the steps below in order. Read all the steps before clicking on the link.

• Open the link to the document below.
• Click on the “File” tab in the top left corner.
• Select, “Make a copy.”
• Delete the words “copy of” and replace with your name.
• Follow the instructions at the top of the document and complete the assignment.

**Be sure you sign in to “Google” so you can access your resources!!

Link to doc: How to Compose A Quality Comment

Task TIme: 20-25 minutes

Commenting Rules

Question

Are there rules for commenting?

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Answer

• There are not necessarily “rules” for commenting.
• There are many different types of platforms which provide opportunities for commenting.
• We are going to focus on commenting on blog posts.
• At BPS we do have some “guidelines” for commenting on blogs.

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BPS Commenting Guidelines

We have some specific guidelines here at BIS you are expected to follow when creating comments.

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There is a link to this document below.

Please make a copy of this document.

You should know how to do this by now. � (Hint: Directions on slide #5)

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Link to BPS Commenting Guidelines

Task TIme: 2 minutes

What if you don’t know how to start writing a comment?

• Although the students in the video shared some super tips for creating quality comments, it isn’t always easy to get started.
• I have a super resource for you to use. This resource has a collection of “Comment Starters.”
• I would like you to try using these when you are creating comments.

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Comment Starters

• Below is a link to a post with some comment starters.
• Please make a copy of this document for yourself.

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Link to Comment Starter Post

Task TIme: 2 minutes

Managing These New Resources

Follow these steps below.

• Open a new tab
• Go to your Google Drive
• Create a new folder.
• Title it “Commenting Resources.”

Task TIme: 2 minutes

Loading the Folder

Put the following documents in this folder:

• How to Compose a Quality Comment Response Sheet
• BPS Commenting Guidelines
• Comment Starters

Task TIme: 5 minutes

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Your Final Task

To wrap up this “Commenting Activity” you will need to put together everything we have covered. I have created a document with a blog post.

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• Please make a copy of this document: not even giving you a hint this time.
• Replace the words “Copy of” with your first and last name.
• Follow the instructions at the top of the document.
• When you have completed this assignment PRINT a copy.**
• Place this printed copy in the “Ticket to Leave” basket before leaving class.
• Put the digital copy in your “Commenting Resources” folder.

**Be sure to print only one piece of paper. Stop and think before printing.

Link to Post Document: First Commenting Assignment

Task TIme: 15 minutes

Starting the Conversation

Well that’s a wrap! I hope you have learned some new strategies for commenting and consider some of these techniques on the social personal side of technological lives!

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ISTE Standards

ISTE 6: Creative Communicator

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. Students will choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

ISTE 7: Global Collaborator

Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally. Students: will use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning.

ISTE 2: Digital Citizen

Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.

a-cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world.