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ukedchat Archive 29-9-2011 Educational Value of Blogs,

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dailydenouement 19:57 RT @ukedchat: Tonight at 8pm we're talking about class blogging,

websites and wikis with @Dailydenouement #ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 19:57@ukedchat already had one. Off to the #fridge & then logging in for

#ukedchat

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thosethatcan 19:58 @ukedchat @Dailydenouement #ukedchat Class blogs seem more

viable for primary for some reason - think possibly due to numbers?

asober 19:59

@thosethatcan I think you're right! Not much work to keep track of

blogs for 30ish kids as opposed 200ish for all classes in Sec

#ukedchat

dailydenouement 19:59So, lets talk about blogs, websites and wikis: do they have an

educational value & how do you use them? #ukedchatsimcloughlin 19:59

Accompanying me for #ukedchat tonight is a glass of 2010 Chilean

Shiraz. Let the madness begin!

LearningSpy 19:59@thosethatcan Maybe, but I'm pleased with how my secondary

blog is shaping up #ukedchat

asober 20:00

Have you come across @biggerplate ? Bit like blogging through

#mindmaps here example from my Yr13 pupil http://t.co/UyDYfZ87

#ukedchat

myhanhdoan 20:00Staff do a lot of blogging at Beaumont School - many departments

have a blog #ukedchat

simcloughlin 20:00

#ukedchat At my school, I am the only class currently blogging. This

is about to change though and the whole school will be blogging

soon.

joanne_rich 20:00#ukedchat Have any of you that use class blogs etc experienced

resistance from parents to the idea?

ukedchat 20:00

It's 8pm - time for another round of #ukedchat. Your host tonight is

@Dailydenouement we're here to discuss class blogs, websites and

wikis

dailydenouement 20:00Remember to use the #ukedchat hashtag in your tweets so they can

be archived later.

dailydenouement 20:00 Who blogs at your school: staff, departments, students? #ukedchat

myhanhdoan 20:01@dailydenouement yes all run by someone in the dept -and in our

case by me and @daveguinane #ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:01

#ukedchat RT @TeacherToolkit: @dailydenouement they do! Great

for #24-7 learning & access, but never taugh (cont)

http://t.co/lvAMvsbN

grahamwarren 20:01@dailydenouement me...(staff) http://t.co/UeRj899V #ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:01mine was the only class blogging last year (out of 20) now I'm on

mat leave there are none :( #ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:01 All run independently? RT @myhanhdoan: Staff do a lot of blogging

at Beaumont School - many departments have a blog #ukedchat


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Kathrynwiki 20:01 #ukedchat when I was teaching/do teach I use a wiki to introduce

all my lessons and allow the kids to have a bit of self paced learning

TeacherToolkit 20:02

#ukedchat many teachers blog @CrestGirls & had slowly got a

group of them on Twitter, but otherwise, no secondary teachers in

sch #ukedchat

daveguinane 20:02#ukedchat always wondered about wikis for music/english/dramaset works, collaborative key terms etc., anyone any

experience/tips?

Kathrynwiki 20:02 #ukedchat I'm also using a wiki to tutor my son and if I decide to go

down the homeschool route I will continue and use a blog to

LearningSpy 20:02

@dailydenouement As far as I know, I'm only teacher at my school

who blogs. Am pioneering with kids - some of whom blog already

#ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:03 #ukedchat i've used blogs to get kids to publish details of specialprojects/days within school but they were not regular just one offs

mattharding007 20:03#ukedchat Best advice for blogs & wikis.... don't use Uniservity.

eyebeams 20:03 They act as a social motor for learning #ukedchat

Alex_Wilson_ 20:03Like others, I'm the only class with regular blogs, started other

classes off but they petered out #ukedchat


RT @myhanhdoan: I really like blogging for keeping the kids up to

date with homework, rehearsal schedules, other items of interest

#ukedchat

iamclairei 20:03So far only upper ks2 blogging but other teachers wanting to start :)

#ukedchat


RT @daveguinane: #ukedchat always wondered about wikis for

music/english/drama set works, collaborative key terms etc.,

anyone any experience/tips?

myhanhdoan 20:03 I really like blogging for keeping the kids up to date with homework,

rehearsal schedules, other items of interest #ukedchat

stuart_g_brown 20:03#ukedchat I use a class blog for sharing info/resources/tasks with

pupils sgbrown.edublogs.org


RT @EnterpriseSBox: #ukedchat is there an issue of online safety/

security when classes / students blog?

dailydenouement 20:03What do you use your blog for? Pupil work, links of interest, lesson

resources? #ukedchat

EnterpriseSBox 20:03#ukedchat is there an issue of online safety/ security when classes /

students blog?

GS_Education 20:03

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#ukedchat


#ukedchat blogging is a GREAT way to bypass #stoneAge #LEA

council bans on various websites, so you can seize student

imagination #ukedchat

Alex_Wilson_ 20:04Our blog for sharing pupil work only at the moment #ukedchat


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simcloughlin 20:04

#ukedchat I use my class blog for many reasons.Reminders, pupil

reflections, extension of classwork, sharing activities

http://t.co/8IICNWNu

daveterron 20:04 There's an article coming on Scottish Book Trust site and pedagoo

about how I've been blogging with challenging boys #ukedchat

grahamwarren 20:04 @dailydenouement all of the above... #ukedchat

myhanhdoan 20:04

feeding the blog through to a department Twitter account and then

a twitter feed on the blog is also a winner. @BeaumontMusic

#ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:04 #ukedchat I think getting them blogging/sharing work online helps

peer assessment tasks as well as giving them an audience

eyebeams 20:04@EnterpriseSBox Only if you let it be - the trick is to build a good

community dace to face first #ukedchat

thosethatcan 20:04@LearningSpy would love to take a look - definitely something

would like to develop #ukedchatdailydenouement 20:04 Do you have a blogging code of conduct? #ukedchat

asober 20:04 Blogging and other forms of sharing kids work online is great as you

can use comments for Peer Assessment #ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:04RT @jackieschneider: At my new school Head is keen to get pupil

leaders to blog. Help! I need advice :-) #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:04At my new school Head is keen to get pupil leaders to blog. Help! I

need advice :-) #ukedchat

Paul_Simister 20:05RT @joanne_rich: #ukedchat Have any of you that use class blogs

etc experienced resistance from parents to the idea?

nickynewbury 20:05 Class blog used for showcasing, communicating, writing for an

audience, creativity, purposeful learning, responding. #ukedchat

sonicwaffled 20:05 We've just launched blogs as it is quicker than updating our website

outsider agency takes weeks to update #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:05



#ukedchat


RT @mister_jim: #ukedchat for me, a blog is a vehicle for learning. I

use it to record the journey & catalogue successes & failures#classblogs

TESConnect 20:05@stuart_g_brown how do the kids find it - are they keen?

#ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:05

#ukedchat at #tmbton today, gt egs of blogs but acknowledged

that difficulties arise when pupils shift from social to more

structured work


RT @bevevans22: Class and school blogs are great for encouraging

and increasing parental involvement I think - just what is needed!

#ukedchat

iamstephreed 20:05 just joined the #ukedchat, hello! keen to speak to anyone using ablog in the early years or special ed


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eyebeams 20:05

@jackieschneider Lots of face to face meetings with everyone first

to thrash out an agreed agenda and propose things co-opt people

#ukedchat

mister_jim 20:05 #ukedchat for me, a blog is a vehicle for learning. I use it to record

the journey & catalogue successes & failures #classblogs

simcloughlin 20:05 @joanne_rich What security fears are there? #ukedchat

myhanhdoan 20:05

depends if it's a class blog or for teachers only. I disable

commentsRT @dailydenouement: Do you have a blogging code of

conduct? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:05RT @dailydenouement: What do you use your blog for? Pupil work,

links of interest, lesson resources? #ukedchat


RT @simcloughlin: #ukedchat I use my class blog for many

reasons.Reminders, pupil reflections, extension of classwork,

sharing activities http://t.co/8IICNWNu

bevevans22 20:05 Class and school blogs are great for encouraging and increasingparental involvement I think - just what is needed! #ukedchat

pedagoo 20:05

RT @daveterron: There's an article coming on Scottish Book Trust

site and pedagoo about how I've been blogging with challenging

boys #ukedchat


RT @TeacherToolkit: #ukedchat blogging is a GREAT way to bypass

#stoneAge #LEA council bans on various websites, so you can seize

student imagination #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:05 @dailydenouement Class blog contains interesting clips, links etc as

well as homework using dropittome which is excellent #ukedchat

joanne_rich 20:05

#ukedchat Security fears always seem to be raised whenever

blogging is mentioned - how have schools overcome this and

calmed fears

daveterron 20:06

Class blog has resources/weekly prog as well as homework drop

facility. Also own reflective blog - which I really need to update!

#ukedchat

ictast 20:06

My school has blogs for all classes (only 5), all have regular posting,

but trying to encourage all to developing use of comments

#ukedchat

doglaunchers 20:06

RT @daveterron: There's an article coming on Scottish Book Trust

site and pedagoo about how I've been blogging with challengingboys #ukedchat

myhanhdoan 20:06We have a Twitter code of conduct which I wrote - happy to share

with anyone who wants it #ukedchat

stuart_g_brown 20:06@joanne_rich #ukedchat all down to security settings you set -

transparency is key

jackieschneider 20:06 I blog as a music teacher to share stuff with colleagues but I need

help to get kids at my primary school blogging # ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:06

@thosethatcan it's mrdidau.edublogs.org but have recently shifted

things around so students comments are not currently visible#ukedchat


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ukedchat 20:06RT @Kathrynwiki: #ukedchat i've used blogs to get kids to publish

details of special projects/days within school

Kathrynwiki 20:06#ukedchat I use edublogs to keep everything as firmly locked up as

needed

dailydenouement 20:06 Is a blog more user-friendly than a VLE? #ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:06@dailydenouement I saw a great blogging ICT code of conduct from

@davidErogers #ukedchat

MrMalcontent 20:06We're going to use a blog to track a project. A daily diary for parents

and children alike. #ukedchat

katebook 20:06Encouraging pupils to blog is a great way to encourage them to use

the internet responsibly #ukedchat

raff31 20:07

Have had a class blog since 2006. It's just part of everyday class

teaching . Couldn't imagine not being in a class without one

#ukedchat

EnterpriseSBox 20:07 #ukedchat @eyebeams I guess the community engagement can be

controlled to a certain extent by limited sharing of the blog's URL.?

asober 20:07

@thosethatcan why? It's a very important part of kids development

and encourages reflective practice. You can moderate comments

#ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:07@myhanhdoan - can you send it to me?! #lovesharingteachers

#ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:07@joanne_rich Can't you simply not approve anything

inappropriate? #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:07 RT @asober: Blogging and other forms of sharing kids work online is

great as you can use comments for Peer Assessment #ukedchat

kanda_hh 20:07

@ukedchat whilst on residential, year 6 blogged about their

activities and the parents replied - parents (cont)

http://t.co/C1jLvHPo

daveterron 20:07What proof is there that blogging works? #ukedchat

Anecdotal in mnay cases but I've seen it

dailydenouement 20:07Good! RT @katebook: #ukedchat Blogging is more intuitive than

say, moodle @dailydenouement

dughall 20:07@dailydenouement Blog more user friendly than a VLE? - Depends

which blog and which VLE #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:07

Class/project based blogs also seem to inspire pupils to engage in

writing & give them the chance to write for a 'real' audience#ukedchat

KiDu89 20:07

We use Moodle via sch site. Not only is it great for communication

between teachers, pupils & parents but also v low security risk

#ukedchat

stuart_g_brown 20:07@TESConnect #ukedchat they are keen, i try not to overload them -

one resource at a time

katebook 20:07#ukedchat Blogging is more intuitive than say, moodle

@dailydenouement

MrMalcontent 20:07Will also create 'work' for those children who like to work on their

own in a group task #ukedchatdailydenouement 20:07 What proof is there that blogging works? #ukedchat


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LearningSpy 20:07#ukedchat Is there a 'best' platform for school blogging? I'm using

@edublogs

daveterron 20:07 Is a blog more user-friendly than a VLE? #ukedchat YES

GS_Education 20:07

We have a new Classroom table promotion on our website. Save

320 when you order code GSE004

www.gseducation.co.uk/promotions #ukedchat

ianpocock 20:07 RT @jackieschneider: At my new school Head is keen to get pupil

leaders to blog. Help! I need advice :-) #ukedchat < short stories?

TESConnect 20:08RT @dailydenouement: Do you have a blogging code of conduct?

#ukedchat


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mattbuxton10 20:09Any advice from anyone re the best blogging tool/site for secondary

kids? #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:09

It's a shame that blogging is still seen as an esafety issue in some

areas of the UK. Educators on Twitter are ahead of the game

#ukedchat

myhanhdoan 20:09Delighted to have shared my school Twitter code of conduct to

other teachers on twitter #ukedchat

AtkiTeach 20:09RT @wmchamberlain: There are some great reasons on the

Comments4kids.blogspot.com blog #ukedchat #blogging

dailydenouement 20:09 How was your school blog launched? Was it a top-down initiative or

teacher-led? School-wide or individual trailblazer? #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:09anyone ever had any problems with malicious comments...

#ukedchat

joanne_rich 20:09#ukedchat Would love some school Twitter / SM policies if anyone

has any that they'd be willing to share

eyebeams 20:09 @EnterpriseSBox Or by paradoxically building a very strong face toface community #ukedchat

Alex_Wilson_ 20:09@iamstephreed Hi Steph, I blog with a year 5/6 special ed class

#ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:09

I used my class blog last year specifically for writing and what

happened over the year was basis for my MA dissertation

#ukedchat

dughall 20:09@myhanhdoan Yes please for the Twitter code of conduct :-)

#ukedchat

AndyGFarsley 20:09#ukedchat we are about to embark on blogging so will be watching

with curiosity for great ideas

StephenLev 20:09#ukedchat Are most blogs written by pupils? Also, which host do

people use?

AtkiTeach 20:09

RT @KiDu89: We use Moodle via sch site. Not only is it great for

communication between teachers, pupils & parents but also v low

security risk #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:09@dailydenouement Yes. VLE's are not at all user friendly. They are

where content goes to die #ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:09#ukedchat I'm a blog enthusiast but what are their limitations and

how do you address those?

MarkHay79 20:10 My glow group is pretty much like a uni noticeboard, get kids to setalerts on relevant parts, becoming normal practice :-) #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:10 RT @ukedchat: RT @dailydenouement: What do you use your blog

for? Pupil work, links of interest, lesson resources? #ukedchat

wmchamberlain 20:10@CeciELT I created a class blog after being inspired by the schools

in the UK already doing it 5 years ago #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:10

RT @bevevans22: Class and school blogs are great for encouraging

and increasing parental involvement I think - just what is needed!

#ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:10@daveterron that is a really good question. #ukedchat #Ofsted


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TESConnect 20:10 RT @mister_jim: #ukedchat a blog is a vehicle for learning. I use it

to record the journey & catalogue successes & failures #classblogs

TeacherToolkit 20:10RT @daveterron: What proof is there that blogging works?

#ukedchat Anecdotal in mnay cases but I've seen it

MrsPrentice11 20:10@TESconnect I moderate all comments, a lot of spam but nothing

malicious #ukedchat

dughall 20:10Comparing blogs with VLEs is like comparing apples with oranges

#ukedchat

_imaginaryme 20:10

Lovely artwork! RT @Nic5Harrison: http://t.co/dIS3J6Wp new posts

on our class blog - come & visit us :) #classblogs #comments4kids

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:10Make sure you're using the hashtag #ukedchat or your words of

wisdom will be lost in the twittersphere!

dailydenouement 20:10 RT @CreativeEdu: 10 reasons you should get your class blogging:

http://ow.ly/6IKVL


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thosethatcan 20:11 @asober I'm not suggesting it isn't, I just don't know how I'd

manage it. I teach many different classes every day... #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:11Is there a list of good pupil blogs? #ukedchat I need to show kids

what is out there but don't know where to start

TESConnect 20:11 RT @TeacherToolkit: I saw a great blogging ICT code of conductfrom @davidErogers #ukedchat


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Alex_Wilson_ 20:12 RT @MrsPrentice11: @TESconnect I moderate all comments, a lot

of spam but nothing malicious #ukedchat > same here

BeeBecF 20:13 I have just started a blog this month. How to get parents more

involved? I have yet to have a comment from a parent! #ukedchat

DeputyMitchell 20:13Just catching up with #ukedchat - stream is going way too fast!!!

daveguinane 20:13

#ukedchat I think one advantage of a blog over a VLE is that real-

world, out of school bubble feel, ours is a real portal to the music

world

ukedchat 20:13RT @dailydenouement: What proof is there that blogging

works? #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:13RT @huthart44: @ukedchat my son is six and blogging has turned

him into a keen writer #ukedchat

alisoniredale 20:13@dailydenouement only in as much as its owned and managed by

the blogger generally. #ukedchatkanda_hh 20:13

@joanne_rich Lancs county council have just released SM

guidelines for schools - might be helpful? #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:13 RT @dailydenouement: Good! RT @katebook: #ukedchat Blogging

is more intuitive than say, moodle @dailydenouement

MrsPrentice11 20:13 @katebook yes, all 'normal' blogging platforms were blocked in my

school, so I used @PrimaryBlogger #ukedchat

SENICT 20:13RT @ianaddison: What is #ukedchat? Let my blog post explain it for

you http://t.co/7u0jyriD

asober 20:13

RT @jodieworld: I don't think you can beat the intake of breath

when a class realise their work is online for a global audience- in

whatever form #ukedchat

dughall 20:13 @dailydenouement Depending on the VLE, you might want to

*also* have a blog. But blog in itself isn't a VLE IMO #ukedchat

MissPollockBlog 20:13

I have a blog for the pupils where they can consolidate learning,

practise skills, etc. www.classroompollock.wordpress.com

#ukedchat

ethinking 20:13

RT @eyebeams: Blogs can be excellent peer to peer formative

assessment especially if you teach people how to embedmultimedia as well #ukedchat

MarkHay79 20:13VLE's are good for managing the recording of L+T but a blog can be

anything you want it to be :-) #ukedchat





EnterpriseSBox 20:13

@eyebeams #ukedchat Ha- I get it. Strong F2F community helps

strengthen bonds between users so they then share and appreciate

blogs more.

jodieworld 20:13I don't think you can beat the intake of breath when a class realisetheir work is online for a global audience- in whatever form

#ukedchat


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LearningSpy 20:13@dughall Agreed. Which is my problem with the VLE #ukedchat

richardblaize 20:13#ukedchat - Yet to have any malicious comments. Spam is an issue

though. Thank goodness it gets filtered.

dailydenouement 20:13RT @katebook: #ukedchat Does anyone else have problems with

blogs being blocked in school?

asober 20:13 @thosethatcan Oh yes! That is hard work for a Secondary teacher!But the blog can become the kids book! #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:14

This is a fairly new class blog (Special EBD school) that is

encouraging & engaging pupils to write. Reluctant writers no more!

#ukedchat

Mr_B_Wool 20:14

Really interesting #ukedchat this evening. My class have taken to

blogging like ducks to water - absolutely buzzing and taking real

pride.

TESConnect 20:14 RT @huthart44: my son is six and blogging has turned him into a

keen writer #ukedchat


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jackieschneider 20:15I think the metrics give a real buzz. I love knowing which posts get

traffic & where from #ukedchat

DepJo 20:15

@katebook #ukedchat yes we can read blogs but not comment on

them or add to them at school.Means hefty workload typing up at

home on a night

LearningSpy 20:15 @jackieschneider and so counter intuitive #ukedchat

MrWickensPE 20:15 @TeacherToolkit Vlogging is a great tool. Mentioned this to@deputymitchell last week. #ukedchat

mister_jim 20:15#ukedchat it is only effective if it is used in context with clear skills

& objectives with ownership put onto pupils.

Kathrynwiki 20:15 @LearningSpy #ukedchat I use the wiki to put my lesson plan on,

and all the links, and collaborative tasks and then the kids work.

richardblaize 20:15

RT @TESConnect: RT @huthart44: my son is six and blogging has

turned him into a keen writer #ukedchat


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BrightonFrench 20:16



#ukedchat

remixed_05 20:16@ukedchat don't use it as a gimmick - make it central to the way

you teach and they learn. use it regularly

nickynewbury 20:16 Best thing is also to install a map that shows the children where inthe world people are reading their blog - they love it!! #ukedchat


@dailydenouement blogging often happens at home, not school.

Anyone else in #SecondarySchool cope? ICT logistics slow progress

#ukedchat

KiDu89 20:16

VLEs better for Primary - younger chn perhaps less aware of esafety

& online risks. Blog better for Secondary for audience purpose

#ukedchat

Jennyfer08 20:16#ukedchat with my school most blogging sites are either blocked or

impossible to load due to server speed

bevevans22 20:16 @TESconnect @huthart44 My son is 20, has learning difficulties &

has just started blogging - he loves it #ukedchat

fhesbusiness 20:16@fhesbusiness @ukedchat @dailydenouement oops, their not

there!!!

ukedchat 20:16

RT @BeeBecF: I have just started a blog this month. How to get

parents more involved? I have yet to have a comment from a

parent! #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:17RT @andywhiteway: Blogging makes peer assessment easy and

accessible to students #ukedchat

dughall 20:17 RT @mister_jim: @dughall @jackieschneider http://t.co/ACXfYyvA

please add yours to it #classblogs


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simcloughlin 20:17

@KiDu89 Completely disagree. It's about educating them of the

risks and their responsibilities. Moderation is necessary though.

#ukedchat

thosethatcan 20:17@asober @tesconnect great - I teach year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 for four

subjects. I don't see how I can blog... #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:17 @Kathrynwiki How important is IT access to make this useful forstudents? Has to be accessed pre lesson? #ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:17Explain the wiki process: how do you use them in school?

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:17RT @dailydenouement: How/when do you blog? What are the

logistics of blogging? #ukedchat

MrWickensPE 20:18

#ukedchat @dailydenouement I wish staff would tweet. I have

persuaded one to join the twitterverse. Would it (cont)

http://t.co/tFPoRZ0D

MrsPrentice11 20:18parents loved seeing their kids' writing & other pupils writing &

comparing them #ukedchatCreativeEdu 20:18

@learningspy - some genius wrote a blog post on it:

http://ow.ly/6IPfL #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:18




dughall 20:18RT @mister_jim: #ukedchat I think of my blog as a window into my

classroom for pupils, parents, teachers worldwide.

iamclairei 20:18

@KiDu89 #ukedchat I'm a primary teacher + children are aware of

esafety issues.They're not interested in writing on vle at all but love

blog

MrWickensPE 20:18Using #twitterfall for the first time in #ukedchat. Going to be manic!

asober 20:18 @thosethatcan I tend to use a different tool for each year group, eg

kidblog for Yr12, Biggerplate Yr13, Glogster Yr10, etc... #ukedchat

_imaginaryme 20:18@DeputyMitchell #ukedchat. What's educational value of student

blogs, class blogs, class websites or class wiki?

MissPollockBlog 20:18RT @mister_jim: #ukedchat I think of my blog as a window into my

classroom for pupils, parents, teachers worldwide.

day_tom 20:18

#ukedchat Started my 5/y old blogging. Loves it. Loves people

commenting on what he has done at school

DeputyMitchell 20:18

RT @dailydenouement: @DeputyMitchell What is the educational

value of blogs, wikis, websites #ukedchat


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Kathrynwiki 20:18

@LearningSpy #ukedchat I am an ICT teacher so access is there.

others would find it useful pre & post lesson for LSA's and

absentees

BeliefatEdEvent 20:18

@TESconnect @huthart44 #ukedchat I've seen the same results

with 5-7 yr olds. Writing motivated by purpose and writing for an

audience.

joanne_rich 20:18 #ukedchat For those with really active class blogs - how demandingis the workload to keep it all running smoothly

fhesbusiness 20:18Recent switch to internet explorer 9 is playing havoc with blogger

#ukedchat

StephenLev 20:19

RT @ICTmagic: @StephenLev Try http://kidblog.org. You can set it

so only members of the class can see. #ukedchat Thanks, will look

into it.

JamiePortman 20:19

RT @cleverfiend What does the new Ofsted framework mean for

heads of science http://t.co/9thWL5Cc #ukedchat >>> interesting

read. Thanks CF

LearningSpy 20:19 At any level I'd say RT @jackieschneider: @KiDu89 - VLEs can be the

kiss of death at primary level...online stuff is pointless #ukedchat

joanne_rich 20:19 @bevevans22 Thank you #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:19@TESconnect Did just post but just for you hre it is again:

http://j.mp/oq1rBW #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:19

RT @eyebeams: Blogs can be excellent peer to peer formative

assessment especially if you teach people how to embed

multimedia as well #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:19Wikis can be a great way to foster collaborative group work and

develop independent learning #ukedchat

mattbuxton10 20:19

RT @ICTmagic: I try to only blog when I really have something to

say. Consequently I have not posted much! j.mp/ICTmagicblog

#ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:19@StephenLev Try http://kidblog.org. You can set it so only

members of the class can see. #ukedchat

day_tom 20:19 @KiDu89 Different though. VLE's great for actual work. Blogging

better for reflecting on what done. Different purposes? #ukedchat


RT @nickynewbury: Best thing is also to install a map that shows

the children where in the world people are reading their blog - they

love it!! #ukedchat

web20education 20:19

Use of Technology to Communicate with Teachers Learningtday

http://t.co/PJAvxlro #edtech20 #socialmedia #edchat #ukedchat

#lrnchat #cpchat

dailydenouement 20:19How much time do you dedicate to authorising content, comments

etc? #ukedchat

MrWickensPE 20:19#ukedchat @dailydenouement I wish staff would twitter. Would it

be safe to have students following you?

simcloughlin 20:19@StephenLev Why would you want to do that though? Surely

purpose of blog is for a wide audience? #ukedchat

wmchamberlain 20:19 @DeputyMitchell make sure you let others have a chance to tweet;) #ukedchat


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EnterpriseSBox 20:19@Mr_B_Wool @BeeBecF #ukedchat that's how to do it... Kids

pester power again! "look at our work mum/ dad!"

LearningSpy 20:19@Stephen_Logan Sadly true. Blog = use. VLE (moodle) = too

annoying to use #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:20

RT @nickynewbury: Best thing is also to install a map that shows

the children where in the world people are reading their blog - they

love it!! #ukedchat

ScrapMagic1 20:20

RT @CreativeSTAR: Story Stones and Thinking Skills

http://t.co/JKfz7Kbx #ukedchat #edchat #playoutdoors

#learnoutdoors

Mr_BRouse 20:20 #ukedchat I have a few wikis, most effective is one for my classes to

visit, which has an evaluation form embedded in it.

TESConnect 20:20 @dughall @jackieschneider - if there isn't I'm happy to create one

once I get the #classblogchallenge going at TES #ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:20RT @simcloughlin: #ukedchat Time issue: I spend A LOT of my owntime on managing the class blog, but I think that's because I'm a

workaholic & a keen bean.

LearningSpy 20:20@StephenLev Part of the attraction is the potential for global

audience - this can be inspirational #ukedchat

simcloughlin 20:20

#ukedchat Time issue: I spend A LOT of my own time on managing

the class blog, but I think that's because I'm a workaholic & a keen

bean.

dailydenouement 20:20 RT @ukedchat: Does anyone have any practical examples of how

class blogs or wikis have really impacted on learning? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:20Does anyone have any practical examples of how class blogs or

wikis have really impacted on learning? #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:20

I don't think one should be too fixated on getting comments (lovely

though that is) Vast majority of my readers read& move on:-)

#ukedchat

dughall 20:20

RT @KiDu89: VLEs better for Primary - younger chn perhaps less

aware of esafety & online risks. Blog better for Secondary for

audience purpose #ukedchat

fhesbusiness 20:20 @Stephen_Logan and VLEs are always steps behind blogs and other

social media. frog still haven't sorted a blog! Seriously... #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:20 RT @jackieschneider: Is there a list of good pupil blogs? #ukedchat I

need to show kids what is out there but don't know where to start

chrisrevitt 20:20

We've recently setup a student led #geography blog. Response very

pleasing so far. Current items of interest, fieldwork details

#ukedchat


RT @thosethatcan: @asober @tesconnect great - I teach year 7, 8,

9, 10 and 11 for four subjects. I don't see how I can blog...

#ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:20 @MrWickensPE We have a school twitter feed but studentfollowers are very few #ukedchat


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joanne_rich 20:21#ukedchat @ianpocock But is it really 'writing' or is it typing?


Ok, let's pretend I'm a technophobe: how did you set blog up,

launch it, generate content, manage it etc. Blog 101, if you will!

#ukedchat

dughall 20:21

@jackieschneider That can't be said of all VLEs. Like any tool, they

are as good as the person using them :-) http://t.co/dPcJP6bm#ukedchat

TESConnect 20:21

RT @bevevans22: @TESconnect @huthart44 My son is 20, has

learning difficulties & has just started blogging - he loves it

#ukedchat


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MissPollockBlog 20:22 RT @TESConnect: Wikis can be a great way to foster collaborative

group work and develop independent learning #ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:22RT @MrsPrentice11: blogging won't automatically transform

learning, it needs careful planning #ukedchat

HGJohn 20:22 How many schools have used the same platform for 7 years and stillinnovate? http://t.co/RlPZRIf0 have. #powerofblogs #ukedchat

SENse_ed 20:22 frequently asked for suggestions to engage reluctant writers... are

primary classes ready for blogs to be suggested? #ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:22blogging won't automatically transform learning, it needs careful

planning #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:22Can blogs be used in EYFS for pupils or just parents? #ukedchat

daveterron 20:22 RT @simcloughlin: #ukedchat Time issue: I spend A LOT of my owntime on managing the class blog, .....I'm a workaholic.


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asober 20:23

@thosethatcan there always is, but I would focus on a few classes

to start with and then see how it goes #ukedchat Primary has it

easy ;-)

TESConnect 20:23Oh how I wish #twitterfall would support multi user tweeting!

#ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:23@SENse_ed it was the reluctant writers that took to blogging the

most in my class last year #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:23

RT @MrsPrentice11: blogging won't automatically transform

learning, it needs careful planning #ukedchat - agree. It needs

proper structure

MusicEdLife 20:23

#ukedchat does everyone using a blog in lessons have computers in

their classroom? Anyone able to do it without? Access from

home/homework?

kanda_hh 20:23 Is there a blog on Moodle? #ukedchat

jodieworld 20:23 @dughall As are all tools ! ;-) #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:23

@TESConnect - YES PLEASE! can you list teacher blogs too? I can

contribute school dinner blog & teaching music as non specialist#ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:23@dailydenouement I used wordpress - use one of their templates.

Can be up and running in 15 mins #ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:24 @dailydenouement @mrwickenspe

bevevans22 20:24 Those of you new to #ukedchat might like to try following on

twitterfall - some people find this easier to keep track of

simcloughlin 20:24 @TESconnect No. That's my view on that! #ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:24 RT @TESConnect: At what point do eSafety settings start to prevent

the real purpose of a blog? #ukedchat any point in a private blog?

TESConnect 20:24At what point do eSafety settings start to prevent the real purpose

of a blog? #ukedchat any point in a private blog?

thosethatcan 20:24

@MrWickensPE @dailydenouement think only with set guidelines. I

have a no-follow-or-click policy but an understanding that I can

#ukedchat

Biolady99 20:24

RT @ICTmagic: @ukedchat Blogs are great for keeping parents

informed about what's happening class. Makes 'em part of the

experience. #ukedchat

simcloughlin 20:24 @MrsPrentice11 I'm finding that too! #ukedchat

WishingTwell 20:24RT@TESConnect2011Oh how I wish #twitterfall would supportmulti user tweeting! #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:24@CatherineLeP Seen this week's #ukedchat ? All about blogging!

dughall 20:24 @jodieworld Yup :-) #ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:24

@MusicEdLife we had no computers in classrooms, no laptops, only

ICT suite, they blogged as HW and from home when they wanted

#ukedchat

EnterpriseSBox 20:24@daveterron #ukedchat Can't wait to see the blog post / article.

dailydenouement 20:24 RT @ICTmagic: @LearningSpy The chance to have a real audience is

priceless for making students raise their game. #ukedchat


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DeputyMitchell 20:25 RT @huthart44: @ukedchat top tip quad blogging is a great idea

@DeputyMitchell


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huthart44 20:26@DeputyMitchell @ukedchat it has helped us get going quickly

#ukedchat

simcloughlin 20:26

#ukedchat I have used the fantastic video on @lindayollis's class

blog to teach children to write quality comments:

http://t.co/wGmpuc9i

dailydenouement 20:26 How 'corporate' or school-branded are your blogs or are they vmuch a reflection of individual teacher/class/dept etc? #ukedchat

KiDu89 20:26

@simcloughlin @beebecf VLE & enjoy doing so. They do have a

purpose as their audience is other parents/pupils/teachers across

sch #ukedchat

Alex_Wilson_ 20:26

RT @ICTmagic: @ukedchat Blogs great for keeping parents

informed about what's happening class. Makes 'em part of the

experience. #ukedchat

_imaginaryme 20:26

How do people get round issues of pupil images/names potentially

being linked on public blogs? Is that a concern for parents?

#ukedchat

eyebeams 20:26 @MrsPrentice11 @TESconnect And a lot of infrastructural social

planning behind the scenes, modelling etc though... #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:26@jodieworld good point well made Jodie... I feel a blog post coming

on.. where's my evernote! #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:26 @MattOswin Can you share any resources? #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:26 @TESconnect I agree. As long as the blog can be vetted before

going live to prevent children giving out personal info. #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:26 @TESconnect @dailydenouement #ukedchat I don't see the benefit

of a private blog if you want pupils to have a real audience

HGJohn 20:26Low barrier of entry and multiple points of entry: pc, phone, pad,

blog anywhere and everywhere. #ukedchat

fhesbusiness 20:26I use mine mainly to post a big question for students to answer as

soon as they enter room i.e bell work. #ukedchat

chrisrevitt 20:27

@_imaginaryme #ukedchat we get parental permission when they

join us. We never put names and photos, always one or other and

only 1st name

TESConnect 20:27

@dughall @jackieschneider - what are you talking about, I lost the

thread and am intrigued (nosy Pooky) #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:27@bevevans22 neither do I completely defeats the object of

blogging! #ukedchat

sonicwaffled 20:27@simcloughlin: @TESconnect No. That's my view on that!

#ukedchat Ditto!

simcloughlin 20:27

@KiDu89 @beebecf My children are enthused by the fact that

people in 20 countries have read their writing. Has such great

effect! #ukedchat

MrWickensPE 20:27@_imaginaryme general rule, pictures and no names/first names

and no pictures! #ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:27 @StephenLev of course, it's THEIR blog #ukedchat


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RT @simcloughlin: #ukedchat I have used the fantastic video on

@lindayollis's class blog to teach children to write quality

comments: http://t.co/wGmpuc9i

LearningSpy 20:27@_imaginaryme You can unapprove any ping backs you think are

dodgy #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:27

RT @TeacherToolkit: #ukedchat the content & purpose of the blog

is what matters. So much out there... Writing a personal blog, got35,000 readers in 3 months!

HGJohn 20:27

Open source is important: lesson from the Delicious fiasco, what

happens if your blog platform is sold/goes bump? Wordpress rocks

#ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:27@BeeBecF - agree feedback is incredibly valuable but it is worth

playing the long game #ukedchat

nickynewbury 20:27How many teachers spellcheck the children's contributions? I leave

them as they are. #ukedchat

fhesbusiness 20:27I find Twitter a more useful tool for use in classroom though. Easier

to maintain and more versatile. #ukedchat

bayhouselearns 20:27 RT @TESConnect: Wikis can be a great way to foster collaborative


StephenLev 20:27Does anyone allow primary school pupils to write the blog

themselves? #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:27 @MrsPrentice11 I think the risks are low but some schools insist on

certain things which I think remove the joy of blogging! #ukedchat


#ukedchat RT @remixed_05: @dailydenouement I'm lucky to teach

in a room with computers and get students bloggi (cont)

http://t.co/bFAJvKaA

jodieworld 20:27

@TESconnect :-) It's one of my all time bug bears! Am working

through unblocking my new school in new "scared" borough!

#ukedchat

purrdycatz 20:27

RT @ICTmagic: @TESconnect I agree. As long as the blog can be

vetted before going live to prevent children giving out personal info.

#ukedchat

andywhiteway 20:27

RT @Alex_Wilson_: RT @ICTmagic: @ukedchat Blogs great for

keeping parents informed about what's happening class. Makes 'em

part of the experience. #ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:27#ukedchat the content & purpose of the blog is what matters. Somuch out there... Writing a personal blog, got 35,000 readers in 3

months!


RT @bevevans22: Blogs have so many uses in an educational

context. They can be a place for learning, sharing and reflection

#ukedchat

Cherise_Duxbury 20:28 #ukedchat evening all


RT @DeputyMitchell: I have never had to think about blogging - it's

an everyday part of my teaching. Pupils are displaying similar

behaviours #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:28 Blogs have so many uses in an educational context. They can be a

place for learning, sharing and reflection #ukedchat


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Morrica 20:28RT @ICTmagic: What do we think about class blogs vs. class wikis?

I'm a class wiki man myself. #ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:28RT @ICTmagic: What do we think about class blogs vs. class wikis?


TESConnect 20:28RT @bevevans22: @TESconnect @dailydenouement #ukedchat

agreed!

KerriDrama 20:28 We use @tumblr at @creativetallis & engage students in sharing

work, reflection & to explore learning across the school #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:28 RT @fhesbusiness: I find Twitter a more useful tool for use in

classroom though. Easier to maintain and more versatile. #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:28What do we think about class blogs vs. class wikis? I'm a class wiki

man myself. #ukedchat

DeputyMitchell 20:28 I have never had to think about blogging - it's an everyday part of

my teaching. Pupils are displaying similar behaviours #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:28 RT @HGJohn: Low barrier of entry and multiple points of entry: pc,

phone, pad, blog anywhere and everywhere. #ukedchat

iamclairei 20:28@_imaginaryme #ukedchat parents consent to photos being used

and children/parents only ever use first names.

BeliefatEdEvent 20:28 @TESconnect #ukedchat no security issues as school blogs

restricted to use on school VLE/MLE covering #esafety issues

eyebeams 20:28@_imaginaryme If you don't know you haven't talked with your

parents enough - seriously #ukedchat

Gillian_Waters 20:29 RT @TESConnect: Wikis can be a great way to foster collaborative


CarrotyCarrots 20:29Find it frustrating how many are saying they use Twitter in class.

Blocked at my school! How wrong! #ukedchat

HGJohn 20:29

@dailydenouement Check out these blogs, the homepage might be

corporate but the blogs are owned by the class:

http://t.co/8CGJ4IbM #ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:29@MusicEdLife our blog was specifically for writing during literacy

lessons, but you can do antyhing with it #ukedchat

eyebeams 20:29RT @DeputyMitchell: I have never had to think about blogging - it'san everyday part of my teaching. Pupils are displaying similar


myhanhdoan 20:29

@jackieschneider @thosethatcan @drewthomson can you tweet or

DM your email so I can email tonight with the documents

#ukedchat

dgilmour 20:29

@TESconnect Across the EL http://edubuzz.org blogs, malicious

comments almost unknown, with ~1000 comments/wk. S/w blocks

spam. #ukedchat

simcloughlin 20:29@DeputyMitchell Do you set time aside in each lesson for blogging?

#ukedchatTESConnect 20:29 @ICTmagic that seems a sensible precaution #ukedchat


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SENse_ed 20:30



#ukedchat

angelayt165 20:30#ukedchat I don't spell check although I do encourage them to use

basic punctuation!They tend to write text talk!


RT @JoPearce: There is value in learning how to use SM responsibly

as a tool for life-this will be a transferable skill for pupils in thefuture #ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:30 @CarrotyCarrots #ukedchat last school I worked in blocked all social

networking and anything that got collaborative work going !

dailydenouement 20:30 RT @davidErogers: How many 2ry schools have made student blogs

work across the whole curriculum? #ukedchat

MrWickensPE 20:30 @CarrotyCarrots same problem. I am bugging the I.T tech everyday!

what are good hashtags to use in class? #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:30



#ukedchat

JoPearce 20:30 There is value in learning how to use SM responsibly as a tool for

life-this will be a transferable skill for pupils in the future #ukedchat

joanne_rich 20:30 #ukedchat @CarrotyCarrots It's blocked with us too - LA strongly

advises blocking everything and presents e-safety horror shows

dailydenouement 20:30RT @ukedchat: Has anyone come up against and overcome the

'esafety' barrier to class / student blogging? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:30RT @StephenLev: Does anyone allow primary school pupils to write

the blog themselves? #ukedchat

bevevans22 20:30 @CarrotyCarrots Schools should have more control over what is

filtered. Different settings for staff and pupils IMO #ukedchat

DeputyMitchell 20:30 .@simcloughlin Initially I invested time, looked at other blogs and

commented lots before the first post was written #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:30

Has anyone come up against and overcome the 'esafety' barrier to

class / student blogging? #ukedchat

CISOatcake 20:30@ukedchat agree with @jodieworld that an audience is an

important reason for kids blogging

fhesbusiness 20:30@ICTmagic i kinda missed the Wiki boat and never really tried it. I

probably should #ukedchat

eyebeams 20:30

@DeputyMitchell That's because you have modelled it so well David

and embedded it socially into your school so it appears seamless

#ukedchat

dughall 20:30@TESconnect The fact that too many VLEs are poor (all round)

@jackieschneider #ukedchat

stuartswann 20:30RT @DeputyMitchell: I have never had to think about blogging - it'san everyday part of my teaching. Pupils are displaying similar



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Biolady99 20:30

RT @ukedchat: RT @HGJohn: Low barrier of entry and multiple

points of entry: pc, phone, pad, blog anywhere and everywhere.

#ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:30 @ICTmagic #ukedchat blog to get the class writing individual posts

on individual work and a wiki for my lesson delivery & collaboration

MrWickensPE 20:31 It increases the confidence of students - allows shy students toexpress their opinions! #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:31

RT @JoPearce: There is value in learning how to use SM responsibly

as a tool for life-this will be a transferable skill for pupils in the

future #ukedchat

MusicEdLife 20:31@MrsPrentice11 I'm a music teacher, so I think I have just found a

great opportunity for my y9's. cheers. #ukedchat

StephenLev 20:31 @BeeBecF I will if you will! #ukedchat

DeputyMitchell 20:31.@simcloughlin The investment is very wise! Build it and they will

come #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:31 How many computers do you need to get whole classes blogging?#ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:31 @StephenLev I havent yet, but plan to very soon (with approval by

me). I think just me doing it is a bit dry. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:31 RT @DeputyMitchell: I have never had to think about blogging - it's

an everyday part of my teaching. Pupils are similar #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:31@dailydenouement not at all corporate - shudder #ukedchat

ebd35 20:31#ukedchat We've just started blogging and engagement and

motivation awesome!

ianpocock 20:31

@joanne_rich Does it matter? It is the skill of just learning to put

together a narrative. Can get forgotten in later exam years

#ukedchat

eyebeams 20:31Blogs are spaces to reflect in - they aid thinking - they model stuff -

they are neural glue #ukedchat

StephenLev 20:31

RT @simcloughlin: @DeputyMitchell I'm investing a HUGE amount

of class time at the moment, but would love it to be more of an

independent task. #ukedchat

DeputyMitchell 20:31 RT @davidErogers: How many 2ry schools have made student blogswork across the whole curriculum? #ukedchat


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Kathrynwiki 20:32

RT @isleofmandan: #ukedchat Lots of wikis springing up for Isle of

Man schools. All hosted centrally by Dept. of Education & Children.

http://t.co/5JoPznR2

bevevans22 20:32

@dughall @TESconnect Too often VLEs, blogs & wikis get a bad

press. Used properly they are all beneficial in educational contexts

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:32RT @bevevans22: Blogs have so many uses in an educationalcontext. They can be a place for learning, sharing and reflection

#ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:32@MusicEdLife loads of potential in music teaching, again giving

them that important audience #ukedchat

isleofmandan 20:32

#ukedchat Lots of wikis springing up for Isle of Man schools. All

hosted centrally by Dept. of Education & Children.

http://t.co/5JoPznR2

tj007 20:32

Someone asked earlier - are there many sec schls or classes that are

successfully blogging? more difficult with less contact time?

#ukedchatStephenLev 20:32 RT @katebook: Quadblogging? #ukedchat

krivett1 20:32

@ukedchat quadblogging, what a fantastic idea! My class are

LOVING it! Also get involved in the Flat Stanley project + global

classroom

LearningSpy 20:32@bevevans22 Use and I love the idea of Ss cultivating a positive

digital footprint #ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:32 @StephenLev Ha! Deal. #ukedchat

DeputyMitchell 20:32We did our first 18 months blogging at Heathfield on 12 computers

(Whole School) #ukedchat@jackieschneider

Kathrynwiki 20:32 @MrMalcontent #ukedchat edublogs - which uses wordpress!

Biolady99 20:32

RT @ukedchat: RT @DeputyMitchell: I have never had to think

about blogging - it's an everyday part of my teaching. Pupils are

similar #ukedchat

katebook 20:32 Quadblogging? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:32RT @ICTmagic: What do we think about class blogs vs. class wikis?


joanne_rich 20:32 #ukedchat @ianpocock I think you're probably right

Cherise_Duxbury 20:32 #ukedchat I had a parent come to me and say thanks for the blog

as he no longer has to fight with his child to do homework :)

TESConnect 20:32@ICTmagic do they need to be mutually exclusive.. can't you have

your cake and eat it too?! #ukedchat

eyebeams 20:32 @DeputyMitchell @davidErogers Again you are have to go and do

the face to face spadework to make it happen #ukedchat it's social!


RT @MrMalcontent: Does anyone have a good suggestion for a blog

site? Should i use wordpress link to school site instead of directly on

class page? #ukedchat

thosethatcan 20:32 @TeacherToolkit @asober @tesconnect now there's an idea! ThinkGCSE classes would love it - pros/cons? #ukedchat


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MrMalcontent 20:32

Does anyone have a good suggestion for a blog site? Should i use

wordpress link to school site instead of directly on class page?

#ukedchat

simcloughlin 20:32

@jackieschneider I have 2 in the classroom, plus my laptop. As

blogging becomes an independent task, this is all I'll be using

#ukedchat

daveterron 20:32RT @MrsPrentice11: @TESconnect I've never had an issues withesafety, use first names & common sense, simple #ukedchat


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day_tom 20:33

@joanne_rich @CarrotyCarrots Had similar conv and just had

twitter and flickr unblocked. just showed how would use them to

smt #ukedchat

MissPollockBlog 20:33 RT @CarrotyCarrots: Find it frustrating how many are saying they

use Twitter in class. Blocked at my school! How wrong! #ukedchat

ebd35 20:33 RT @DeputyMitchell: .@simcloughlin The investment is very wise!Build it and they will come #ukedchat

simcloughlin 20:33

RT @HGJohn: The key diff between a blog and a VLE: the blog is

owned by the class, the VLE is a collection of tools used 4 different

purposes #ukedchat

HGJohn 20:33

The key diff between a blog and a VLE: the blog is owned by the

class, the VLE is a collection of tools used 4 different purposes

#ukedchat

MrWickensPE 20:33RT @Kathrynwiki: @MrMalcontent #ukedchat edublogs - which

uses wordpress!

angelayt165 20:33 @DeputyMitchell #ukedchat Hoe it comes naturally to me soon,

still quite time consuming but getting easier. Need to delegate.

ebd35 20:33

RT @jackieschneider: How many computers do you need to get

whole classes blogging? #ukedchat we are hoping to use iPod touch

devices

Stephen_Logan 20:34I had students blogging on their work experience. Great insight for

other students #ukedchat

hrogerson 20:34 @tj007 My class comment on my posts, but very little done in the

time I give. Not yet for public consumption! #ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:34@hrogerson They dont have to write it in ICT. They can use pen and

paper and you can input for them, no? #ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:34 RT @Stephen_Logan: Blogging is a great way of getting students to

reflect and use social media in a positive way. It's life skill #ukedchat

MrWickensPE 20:34Does UK school use @edublogs campus? Intrigued to how popular it

is? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:34

RT @angelayt165: #ukedchat I don't spell check although I do

encourage them to use basic punctuation!They tend to write text

talk!

ICTmagic 20:34@TESconnect Actually, I have both (and much besides) and I usethem in quite a different way. #ukedchat

CISOatcake 20:34@ukedchat use a URL that is untraceable and give parents a

hyperlink via their parent portal

jackieschneider 20:34 I have learned so much as an adult thru my own blogs. Think it is a

brilliant tool for kids to reflect on their own learning #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:34Blogging is a great way of getting students to reflect and use social

media in a positive way. It's a life skill #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:34#ukedchat Any good "how tos' to google docs? Are these the same

as wikis?


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ShaunGosney 20:34



purposes #ukedchat

fhesbusiness 20:34Do you think they will be blogging on #educatingessex tonight?

#ukedchat

Cherise_Duxbury 20:34@HGJohn #ukedchat the blog is for the children, the vle is more of

a teachers tool

dughall 20:34@bevevans22 Substitute 'pencils', scissors' 'glue' '*anything*' and

that is true Bev. #tools #ukedchat

web2what 20:35

RT @DeputyMitchell: I have never had to think about blogging - it's

an everyday part of my teaching. Pupils are displaying similar


CISOatcake 20:35@ukedchat is privacy that important? Isn't it about sharing and

building on learning with others

Stephen_Logan 20:35



purposes #ukedchatukedchat 20:35

RT @eyebeams: Blogs are spaces to reflect in - they aid thinking -

they model stuff - they are neural glue #ukedchat

hopkinsdavid 20:35

RT @bevevans22: @dughall @TESconnect Too often VLEs, blogs &

wikis get a bad press. Used properly they are all beneficial in

educational contexts #ukedchat

Kenny73 20:35

@davidErogers @eyebeams does that not depend on what u class

as achievement. For reluctant writers, every post is an achievement

#ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:35@Stephen_Logan Agreed. Primary school chdn need these skills as a

priority #ukedchat

krivett1 20:35RT @CreativeEdu: 10 ideas for class blog posts: http://ow.ly/6IL0C


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ukedchat 20:35 RT @davidErogers: How many 2ry schools have made student blogs

work across the whole curriculum? #ukedchat

CreativeEdu 20:3510 ideas for class blog posts: http://ow.ly/6IL0C


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thosethatcan 20:36@MrsPrentice11: After a year of blogging my class saw

themselves as 'writers' #ukedchat < love this!

StephenLev 20:36

RT @Cherise_Duxbury: blogging like twitter has certainly

empowered me as a teacher AND as a learner #ukedchat. Me

too!

ebd35 20:37 RT @TESConnect: RT @dughall @jackieschneider ahh now that I

have experienced.... #fronter..... shudder.... #ukedchat brrrrrr

hrogerson 20:37@BeeBecF When you teach as much as me you won't be typing up

their work! #ukedchat


RT @mikeatedji: #ukedchat Clearly so many positives and is anyone

willing to share the limitations to blogging and how you address

those?

bevevans22 20:37 RT @ebd35: At the moment children are using #100WC11 as way to

practice/consolidate writing skills taught during week #ukedchat

kvnmcl 20:37@tj007 We have started blogging about Maths Outdoors on our

class blog http://t.co/N6ttkrhK #ukedchat


RT @joanne_rich: #ukedchat So what blogging sites would you

recommend I look at before introducing idea in school?

mikeatedji 20:37 #ukedchat Clearly so many positives and is anyone willing to share

the limitations to blogging and how you address those?

PrimaryBlogger 20:37

#ukedchat wikispaces makes for: #ukedchat wikispaces makes

for promising class self and peer ass... http://t.co/3I4NRAgg

#comments4kids

TheHeadsOffice 20:37RT @CreativeEdu: 10 ideas for class blog posts: http://ow.ly/6IL0C


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ukedchat 20:37RT @jackieschneider: How many computers do you need to get

whole classes blogging? #ukedchat

joanne_rich 20:38 @simcloughlin #ukedchat Not wrong at all, although I've already

been onto yours and left comments - fantastic children

ukedchat 20:38 RT @nickynewbury: Don't know about anyone else but I get reallyexcited seeing more red dots appear on blogging map!! #ukedchat

ethinking 20:38 @HGJohn #ukedchat the blog is an agile beast owned by all - the vle

is a lumbering behemoth staggering towards extinction #justsaying

Alex_Wilson_ 20:38 RT @TheHeadsOffice: VERY late again! If there weren't blogs, I'd be

out of a job! ;) #ukedchat > and what a fantastic job you do!

mattlovegrove 20:38

I got the teachers in my sch all blogging for parents and chi -took a

good year to fully train and embed. Now it's second nature

#ukedchatangelayt165 20:38 #ukedchat Don't have a map but think I should get one!

oliverquinlan 20:38

RT @HGJohn: Open source is important: lesson from the Delicious

fiasco, what happens if your blog platform is sold/goes bump?

Wordpress rocks #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:38@iamstephreed you can do the basics in five minutes if you want

to... http://t.co/tVhDcBzS #ukedchat

HGJohn 20:38 @joanne_rich Wordpress is the best, most flexible, most powerful

blog platform. Period. (I'm biased) It's Open Source #ukedchat

MissKMcCulloch 20:38 #ukedchat we are getting there with blogging/wiki etc but it is slow

going. #glow has made us think about it but can be very frustrating

JamiePortman 20:38Anybody got any useful links to videos that show effective security

settings for students that use #Facebook?

sonicwaffled 20:38

@_imaginaryme send out a permission slip for parents to sign to

give consent, anyone who doesn't give it doesn't go on the site

#ukedchat

Biolady99 20:38at my first placement, the science department had its own ict room-

basically 2 students per computer #ukedchat

kvnmcl 20:38 @Cherise_Duxbury @hgjohn I've used G'Apps to set our VLE up, thechildren create all the content after quick demos #ukedchat

MrWickensPE 20:38

@dailydenouement currently it is just me. Had to meet the Dep.

Head to presuade her to accept it! Too many safety concerns!

#ukedchat

eyebeams 20:38@ukedchat @jackieschneider You might use phones instead - how

about buying a few??PAYG #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:38 Yup. Me also RT @Cherise_Duxbury: blogging like twitter has

certainly empowered me as a teacher AND as a learner #ukedchat

dughall 20:38 @HGJohn @LearningSpy Office online? Isn't that live@edu? ;-)#ukedchat


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simcloughlin 20:38

@joanne_rich Would it be wrong for me to get some self-

promotion and suggest my class blog? ;-) http://t.co/8IICNWNu

#ukedchat

eyebeams 20:39 @HGJohn @joanne_rich I agree but not every teachers want to use

Wordpress and it can be a dawg to set up #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:39 @mikeatedji the name's advocate.... devil's advocate ;-) great tosee you here mike... good question. #ukedchat

jodieworld 20:39And on the flip side if ANY teachers love it and use it well and kids

enjoy it then don't take it away #ukedchat

AtkiTeach 20:39

RT @BurkeRi: Currently using 360 degree reviews for senior and

middle leaders' Perf Management incl Headteacher. Courage. Any

comment? #ukedchat


Did you launch it without them or present it for approval? RT

@fhesbusiness: @dailydenouement It is spreading. SLT are in

favour. #ukedchat

joanne_rich 20:39 @HGJohn Thanks, will have a look at that one #ukedchat really

want some examples of class blogs to show other staff

vanyatm 20:39

I'm on a mission to make blogging happen in my school! quad

blogging is something I'm definitely suggesting to english faculty

#ukedchat

simcloughlin 20:39 @joanne_rich Thanks :-) Getting there slowly but surely with them -

hoping my enthusiasm is rubbing off on them! #ukedchat

myhanhdoan 20:39

A good night of #ukedchat so far. Good to chat about blogging, esp

class blogging- intriguing. Worth exploring @andygoodwin3

#ukedchat

day_tom 20:39anyone know any blogs which work well on mobiles? iphones /

android / blackberry? #ukedchat

HGJohn 20:39@dughall I was trying to find a simple comparison #fail #ukedchat

jodieworld 20:39

I think the key point is this: If you are struggling to get a tool

working well in your sch then there is no need/desire for it.

#ukedchat

CISOatcake 20:39 @ukedchat @ictmagic prefer a wiki as a learning community, used

to class blog kids use # digication as an ePortfolio and ecommunity

jackieschneider 20:39How many teachers write a blog? Am looking for interesting teacher

blogs to read #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:39

RT @mikeatedji: #ukedchat Clearly so many positives and is anyone

willing to share the limitations to blogging and how you address

those?

BurkeRi 20:39

Currently using 360 degree reviews for senior and middle leaders'

Perf Management incl Headteacher. Courage. Any comment?

#ukedchat

ethinking 20:39RT @MrsPrentice11: After a year of blogging my class saw

themselves as 'writers' #ukedchat


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ebd35 20:39

shock horror at the moment my children have been writing blogs

posts by hand. Tomorrow they can choose notes app if the prefer

#ukedchat

AtkiTeach 20:39 RT @eyebeams: @ukedchat @jackieschneider You might use

phones instead - how about buying a few??PAYG #ukedchat

Kenny73 20:39 @davidErogers @eyebeams you can qualitatively through studentsfeedback. Perhaps on their blog ;-) #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:39@dailydenouement My head reads my blog. Has lead to some

interesting discussions #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:39RT @joanne_rich: #ukedchat So what blogging sites would you


fhesbusiness 20:39@dailydenouement It is spreading. SLT are in favour. #ukedchat

jamesmichie 20:40

RT @HGJohn: RT @ethinking: @HGJohn #ukedchat the blog is an

agile beast owned by all - the vle is a lumbering behemoth

staggering towards extinctionhrogerson 20:40

@dailydenouement Would it not be better if it isn't a thing you do

to tick boxes for SMT? #ukedchat

TheHeadsOffice 20:40 RT @katebook: RT @tj007: Have many pupils/classes blogged about

maths? #ukedchat Good question!>There's a maths 100WC!

ukedchat 20:40 RT @ebd35: At the moment children are using #100WC11 as way to

practice/consolidate writing skills taught during week #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:40@jackieschneider I like to think mine can be interesting:

learningspy.edublogs.org #ukedchat

HappyMrsStone 20:40

#ukedchat I've never blogged before but have found it an excellent

way of reflecting on my PGCE http://t.co/2tb9GJfX Comments

welcome!


RT @BeeBecF: Main reluctance amongst staff at my school to

blogging is thought of extra workload. For some it is big barrier

#ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:40 Main reluctance amongst staff at my school to blogging is thought

of extra workload. For some it is big barrier #ukedchat

TheHeadsOffice 20:40

RT @joanne_rich: #ukedchat So what blogging sites would you


Kenny73 20:40

Oh to have the tech RT @davidErogers @Kenny73 Have used

Evernote, Google Docs and Dropbox to encourage reluctant

learners..... #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:40@mikeatedji If you don't invest time and energy to get it going

properly it can fizzle and die quite fast. #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:40

How much of your class blog is directed 'work' & how much is

produced by students just doing themselves? Equally valued?

#ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:40

RT @ethinking: @HGJohn #ukedchat the blog is an agile beast

owned by all - the vle is a lumbering behemoth staggering towardsextinction #justsaying


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ebd35 20:40RT @Cherise_Duxbury: blogging like twitter has certainly

empowered me as a teacher AND as a learner #ukedchat

ethinking 20:40

RT @jodieworld: I think the key point is this: If you are struggling to

get a tool working well in your sch then there is no need/desire for

it. #ukedchat

SENse_ed 20:40

RT @Kenny73 does that not depend on what u class as

achievement. For reluctant writers, every post is an achievement#ukedchat >> agreed!

ukedchat 20:40What do the pupils say about class blogging? What do other

teachers think? #ukedchat

HGJohn 20:40

RT @ethinking: @HGJohn #ukedchat the blog is an agile beast

owned by all - the vle is a lumbering behemoth staggering towards

extinction

mattlovegrove 20:40I blog at www.mrlovegrove.net for both my class and for teachers

#ukedchat

StephenLev 20:41

RT @BeeBecF: Main reluctance amongst staff at my school to

blogging is thought of extra workload. For some it is big barrier#ukedchat

nancyrubin 20:41Resources for Blogging With Students - http://ow.ly/6IQOs

#elemchat #ukedchat #edchat

mattlovegrove 20:41 RT @dailydenouement: I'm going to launch a writers' club... perhaps

I shall re-name it the bloggers! #ukedchat


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katieunderhill 20:41 @ukedchat #ukedchat platforms like posterous allow shared spaces

that only selected groups can see- good for school/ college esafety

mattlovegrove 20:41 #ukedchat - I agree about teacher workload - you definitely need an

easy solution. Blogging by sending an email could be a quick win

HGJohn 20:41 @TESConnect Check out @DeputyMitchell @raff31 @jacksloan 3

of the best educational bloggers in the world #ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:42@katebook Top maths themed blog by @reflectivemaths

#ukedchat

kdeano88 20:42 RT @asober: Blogging and other forms of sharing kids work online is

great as you can use comments for Peer Assessment #ukedchat

eyebeams 20:42 @tj007 @TESconnect The trick is to link it to School activities

happening in real time in the real world #ukedchat

3BS_Education 20:42



#ukedchat

ebd35 20:42 @ukedchat :o)

HGJohn 20:42 @ukedchat for what kids think, see @DeputyMitchell 's video from

bMoble (hint, skip the adults): http://t.co/D5x4myv6 #ukedchat

katebook 20:42 RT @katebook: Dan has an excellent blog about teaching math

#ukedchat


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MissKMcCulloch 20:42@AtkiTeach can weaknesses not be turned into areas for

improvement? Peer support and feedback? #ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:42 It's tempting to edit their work, worries bad spelling/grammar

reflects on you as a teacher, but DON'T! #ukedchat

TheHeadsOffice 20:42And they are brilliant entries! #ukedchat #100WC11 @ebd35

StephenLev 20:42 @carolinebreyley Thanks. #ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:42 @thosethatcan @asober @tesconnect

TESConnect 20:42RT @LearningSpy: @dailydenouement My head reads my blog. Has

lead to some interesting discussions #ukedchat

jamesmichie 20:42

#ukedchat I recommend Blogger, Tumblr or Posterous for

school/student blogs. WP is gr8 for personal blogs but 2 involved 4

school.

MusicEdLife 20:42

@jackieschneider just started one this summer. Struggling to

ballance the workload now. It is difficult! Musiceducationlife.com

#ukedchat

ebd35 20:42

RT @dughall: RT @StephenLev: @dughall @bevevans22 Can you

have someone's eye out with a blog? #ukedchat


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mikeatedji 20:43@fhesbusiness How do you maintain interest after novelty wanes?

Are they self motivated by then? #ukedchat

MrsWhites_Class 20:43

RT @DeputyMitchell: I loved it when pupil in my class said to me

"I've Got it!! Can I tell everyone about it?' Yes I said. "Not the class -

The world" #ukedchat

kdeano88 20:43 RT @TESConnect: Wikis can be a great way to foster collaborativegroup work and develop independent learning #ukedchat

JOHNSAYERS 20:43

Oops missing #ukedchat on blogging! Just wrote my last blog for

@HodderGeography as I've being their expert blogger of the

month:)

kdeano88 20:43

RT @TESConnect: RT @huthart44: my son is six and blogging has

turned him into a keen writer #ukedchat


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ukedchat 20:44RT @jamesmichie: #ukedchat and an example student blog,

currently in use: http://t.co/mxlBZUxQ

fhesbusiness 20:44

@dailydenouement Just went ahead really. Had belief that it would

work. Very savvy slt who see the benefits over the 'risks'.

#ukedchat

eyebeams 20:44@HGJohn @johnmclear Ha ha blatent plug but I endorse you

entirely! #ukedchat also group wordpress blogs


RT @CarrotyCarrots: What does happen about children with no

internet access at home? Do they all have a chance to blog at

school? #ukedchat

TESConnect 20:44RT @jamesmichie: #ukedchat and an example student blog,

currently in use: http://t.co/3nGUOWlp

CarrotyCarrots 20:44 What does happen about children with no internet access at home?

Do they all have a chance to blog at school? #ukedchat

KerriDrama 20:44 I agree, you have to WANT to do it and enjoy using them to keepconsistency going and use blogs properly!@simcloughlin #ukedchat

Cherise_Duxbury 20:44

RT @simcloughlin: #ukedchat I've invested a lot of time on Twitter

promoting my class blog. How do you get vis (cont)

http://t.co/GVsLOblr


RT @gsussex: #ukedchat how to do you ensure a blog is secure and

convince sceptical colleagues they are not a huge CP issue? Any refs

or comments?Thanks

MultiMartin 20:44

RT @simcloughlin: #ukedchat I've invested a lot of time on Twitter

promoting my class blog. How do you get visitors onto blogs when

the teacher doesn't tweet?

gsussex 20:44

#ukedchat how to do you ensure a blog is secure and convince

sceptical colleagues they are not a huge CP issue? Any refs or

comments?Thanks

dailydenouement 20:44RT @jamesmichie: #ukedchat and an example student blog,

currently in use: http://t.co/MieIOv1L

HGJohn 20:44 RT @MrsPrentice11: After a year of blogging my class saw

themselves as 'writers' #ukedchat


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kdeano88 20:44 RT @TESConnect: At what point do eSafety settings start to prevent

the real purpose of a blog? #ukedchat any point in a private blog?

jamesmichie 20:44#ukedchat and an example student blog, currently in use:

http://t.co/MieIOv1L

thisisliamm 20:45

Anyone out there using DB Primary #VLE? It's great, but we're

finding it hard to engage our #primary children. Any tips?#UKedChat

simcloughlin 20:45

RT @HGJohn: @dailydenouement @simcloughlin Network with

loads of schools and teach the kids to comment on other school

blogs #ukedchat

remixed_05 20:45 @ukedchat @jackieschneider Here's an e.g. of mine - it's only three

weeks old but you get the idea http://t.co/6GUGZ0w3

TheHeadsOffice 20:45@jackieschneider I'm not a teacher but do blog about edcuation

/teacher type things! #ukedchat

jacksloan 20:45 #ukedchat Sorry to join the fun so late... Hi y'allICTmagic 20:45

@Nic5Harrison What's the link to your blog? Love to see what other

classes are doing. #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:45 RT @TESConnect: As a fully fledged adult I've been amazed at what

I've learnt and how my writing has improved by blogging #ukedchat

MrsPrentice11 20:45my own children blog, my 8 year old recently wrote a post all about

Bear Grylls! #ukedchat

HGJohn 20:45 @dailydenouement @simcloughlin Network with loads of schools

and teach the kids to comment on other school blogs #ukedchat

jodieworld 20:45@LearningSpy Ahhh but people tell us the internet is also

"dangerous" ;-) #ukedchat


RT @JOHNSAYERS: My latest adventure with blogging is linking it to

twitter for Y12-13 to read, see extra vids, resources to extend their

learning #ukedchat

hrogerson 20:45@katebook @tj007 @jodieworld has done podcasting about maths.

#ukedchat

TESConnect 20:45

RT @gsussex: #ukedchat how to do you ensure a blog is secure and

convince sceptical colleagues they are not a huge CP issue? Any refs

or comments?Thanks

petermoseley 20:45Finding it difficult to convert a lot of teachers, despite giving demos!#ukedchat

CreativeEdu 20:45How and why to set up a class wiki: http://ow.ly/6IL3O #ukedchat

JOHNSAYERS 20:45 My latest adventure with blogging is linking it to twitter for Y12-13

to read, see extra vids, resources to extend their learning #ukedchat

fhesbusiness 20:45


"I've Got it!! Can I tell everyone about it?' Yes I said. "Not the class -

The world" #ukedchat

jodieworld 20:46 @LearningSpy And also dangerous logic only applies to the 140 chtweet not the whole big picture :-) #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:46 How do blogs work in EYFS? #ukedchat


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MrsPrentice11 20:46 quadblogging! RT @jamesmichie: RT @ukedchat: How can you

encourage visitors to a class blog other than twitter? #ukedchat

dailydenouement 20:46We've 15 mins left: anyone care to share any key blogging

successes? #ukedchat

Stephen_Logan 20:46


"I've Got it!! Can I tell everyone about it?' Yes I said. "Not the class -The world" #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:46 RT @DeputyMitchell: loved it when pupil said "I've Got it!! Can I tell

everyone about it?' Yes I said. "Not the class - The world" #ukedchat

Cherise_Duxbury 20:46RT @ukedchat: How can you encourage visitors to a class blog other

than twitter? #ukedchat < quadblogging!

JOHNSAYERS 20:46 I'm getting all Y12-13 to create a blog portfolio of their work so they

can add to their UCAS apps for unis to see capabilities #ukedchat

alisoniredale 20:46RT @CarrotyCarrots: What does happen about children with nointernet access at home? Do they all have a chance to blog at

school? #ukedchat

jamesmichie 20:46RT @ukedchat: How can you encourage visitors to a class blog other

than twitter? #ukedchat

mikeatedji 20:46@TESconnect Just trying to be helpful! and learn... #ukedchat

AtkiTeach 20:46

RT @fhesbusiness: @dailydenouement twitter has been the biggest

success with 8 departments, school, and house system now using.

#ukedchat

LearningSpy 20:46@jodieworld People say a lot of uninformed nonsense: ignore

them. #ukedchat

LawrenceBham 20:46 #ukedchat

mrdavidmedway 20:46

Blogging is definitely used in Media and Photography at my school,

and we're putting one together for the students as a whole.

#ukedchat

web2what 20:46

RT @MrsPrentice11: It's tempting to edit their work, worries bad

spelling/grammar reflects on you as a teacher, but DON'T!

#ukedchat

web20education 20:46

Whats happening on your site right now?

http://t.co/B4mkdeGG know new #googleanalytics #edtech20

#socialmedia #edchat #ukedchat #lrnchat

ukedchat 20:46How can you encourage visitors to a class blog other than twitter?

#ukedchat

jamesmichie 20:46@HGJohn @dailydenouement @simcloughlin The power is in the

commenting! #ukedchat

web2what 20:47 @jamesmichie have you tried j2webby.com? #ukedchat we use wp

and host it for free sign up for a free trial and reply, i will set it up

jodieworld 20:47 @tj007 Awesome! Got a link? #ukedchat

HGJohn 20:47 @jamesmichie Couldn't agree more #ukedchat

MrWickensPE 20:47 @joanne_rich they probably want it spoon fed! No independentlearning here. #ukedchat


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jacksloan 20:47 @gsussex We open our ICT suite every playtime and lunchtime for

kids without internet at home. Always full of bloggers. #ukedchat

jamesmichie 20:47

@ukedchat Put blogs on school website. Promo at parents evenings

- run demos in rooms, parents can pop in 2 find out more.

#ukedchat

ShaunGosney 20:47 RT @TESConnect: As a fully fledged adult I've been amazed at what

I've learnt and how my writing has improved by blogging #ukedchat

eyebeams 20:47Can some people brave enough brag about their blog? #ukedchat

timdifford 20:47 @jamesmichie @ukedchat

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