the 30 day blogging challenge- a reflective journey
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This slide show presents information on the value of blogging as well as how to set up your own blog challenge for your PLN or studentsTRANSCRIPT
30 Day Blogging Challenge
A Reflective Journey for both Teachers and Students
Beth Leidolf, NBCT
email: [email protected]
blog: bleidolf.blogspot.com
Twitter: @bleidolf67
Google+: ElizabethLeidolf
By the end of this presentation...
- understand the benefits of blogging for both teachers and students
- learn how to set up a blogging challenge for your PLN or your courses
Our experience with blogging
Let’s share about our experiences using or working with blogs- take the survey :)
Go to this link: http://tinyurl.com/bloggingfun
My beginnings with blogging
Justine Hughes andThe Te@chThought Community Wikifostering a global community of learners through reflection and collaboration● collaborative areas/pages where everyone contributes!
o Google in the classroomo Genius Hour/Passion Houro reflective bloggingo book reviewso Project based learningo encouraging global competencies, literacyo home and school partnershipso student-centered classrooms
Te@chThought Community Wiki
September 2014- 30 Day Blogging Challenge celebrating Reflective Teacher Month- connecting teachers from around the globe- encourage a community of learners- reflective prompts - supportive environment for sharing of ideas- supportive feedback from moderators and participants- over 100 reflective teachers participating- positive feedback
October 2014-Connected Educators Month #ce14- Tuesday Twitter chat 6 p.m.CST- Thoughtful Thursday weekly blog posts
#reflectiveteacher
Why Blogging for Students?
Benefits to students:-students sharing, creating content, leading discussions on topics-blog posts encourage meta-cognition (thinking about thinking)-more feedback and interaction from the instructor-deepens critical thinking skills (What? Why? How?) -writing skills improve with regular writing, reflection, peer feedback-blogging increases student interaction with the course material-more opportunities to interact with each other (student participation)
● seeing others thoughts, different POVs on issues, deepens own perspectives about topic, issues
Why Blogging as an Educator?
Benefits to teachers:-more opportunities for you to interact with students-easier sharing and discussion of current events/relevant resources with students or other professionals-deep reflection on practice
● What do we do? What just happened?● Why do I do what I do? Why did that just happen?● How can I improve?
-get valuable/helpful feedback from other educators/experts in field -extend your PLN-make new connections!
Your own blog challenge...Step 1
Establish your blogging goals!1. Who’s going to read/participate in challenge?● students● teachers● teams, collaborative groups● personal reflection/e-portfolio
1. What’s the purpose/reflective goal of the activity?● overall growth and progress for students or yourself?● students demonstrating proficiency in an area?● personal goals, reflection● district, curricular or team goals
Blogging platforms 13+
WixWordpressBloggerWeebly fuelmy blog in UK blogcatalog- Education tab (14+)kidblog- Teacher register, get permission from Ps for Ss under 13, 18 can get own accountliveJournalTumblr- short-form blog
http://kidslearntoblog.com/45-best-blogging-sites-for-kids/
Other options for curating thoughts
Edmodo- social learning platform Smore-design flyers LiveBinders- e-portfoliosGoogle Sitesany other sites?
https://www.smore.com/xup31-mathemagical-moments-in-workshop?ref=boardhttps://www.smore.com/educators
Your own blog challenge...Step 2
Create and advertise!
1. Choose thoughtful or thematic questionslet’s generate some ideas!http://tinyurl.com/bloggingfun3
1. Get the word out ● social media● school website● district news sent home● class websites, newsletters
Your own blog challenge...Step 3
Share, reflect and grow together!1. Monitor and coach, provide consistent and
personal feedback, encourage visits to others blogs, share your blog as well!
1. Blog of the Week- group voting2. Badges for participation, blog of week
1. Highlight student/participant blogs- (safe) social media, wiki page, class websites, school media/press
Your Feedback will be amazing!
Indicates community/teamwork building, growth, and transferring of things learned to classroom work/teaching!
Thank you! Reflection is helping me gather my thoughts! -@anonenglish
What’s funny is that wasn’t even planned on writing! lol Which made me realize how important reflection really is! @KidsCreateArt
Feeling grateful to have the opportunity to learn from thoughtful Ts worldwide @TrNancy13
The blogs are terrific! Dedicated, thoughtful educators helping students! @kschneider44
Grateful for the opportunity! Such a motivating challenge! Blog is now a valuable asset to my practice! @MrBlendy
Your moment to get started!
Let’s take our ideas to connect/reflect/grow with our students and with each other!
Want to participate in a 30 Day Blogging Challenge? Te@chThought Community Wiki kicks off another one in November!