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Why Blog? Why Not?

Jonathan Schoolcraft

algebracraft.blogspot.com

@jschool0218

jschool11@gmail.com

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Algebracraft.blogspot.com

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What is Blogging?

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What is blogging to you?

We will share ideas here!

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Reasons for blogging

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Reasons for Blogging

  • Sharing ideas
  • Reflection
  • Connecting with other teachers
  • Giving readers a window into your classroom and your students

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How has blogging helped me improve as a teacher?

  • Making connections through blogs (and via Twitter)
  • Accessing ideas and resources from other teachers
  • Helps me to more effectively reflect on my practice
  • Get a glimpse into my classroom

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Setting up a Blog

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Domains for setting up a blog

Blogger (Google-Based)

Wordpress

Google Sites

Weebly (free or not)

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What do I put on my blog?

  • Lessons that I have done in my classroom
  • Interesting events that have happened at school
  • Ideas that I have got from others and the conversations that happened because of it
  • Summer adventures

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What do you want to blog?

We will share ideas here

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How to set up a blog

  • Domain (platform)
  • Layout
  • Design
  • Title
  • Share!

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Sharing your blog posts

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Other social media platforms

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Will people read my blog?

Share your posts via Social media

It takes time

No two people are the same

Blog Readers (Feedly)

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Using blogging in the classroom

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Questions?!