"My students are flourishing using @KidblogDotOrg with their writing this year. I ask for 1 piece, they do it 5 times over, happily! #awesome"
L_Huddleston (2013, Oct 7) [Twitter Post]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/L_Huddleston/status/387407476749922304
What is Kidblog?
Kidblog is a secure blogging platform built by teachers, created specifically for educational use. It is easy to use and no email addresses are required to create a class blog. Students are able to publish posts which can include photo and video uploads, and linking capabilities. The teacher is able to monitor all activity in the classroom blogging community. Kidblog is a free service that can be accessed through website interface or a mobile device applicaiton.
10 Reasons to Bring Kidblog Into Your Classroom
1) Help create and foster a positive classroom community
2) Allow students to make connections 3) Increase motivation for hesitant writers 4) Build communication skills 5) Reflect on learning |
6) Practice writing skills
7) Learn digital citizenship 8) Create classroom discussions 9) Give students a voice 10) Formally assess writing |
How to Get Started Using Kidblog
Additional Information and Readings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTToERnTKB4
http://www.mypaperlessclassroom.org/2013/07/kidblog-kidblog.html
http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2013/03/08/the-benefits-of-educational-blogging/
http://lumoslearning.com/llwp/teachers-speak/the-benefits-of-student-blogging-marisa-adams.html
http://www.instantshift.com/2012/10/11/incorporating-blogging-into-education/
http://fluency21.com/blog/2013/06/18/what-does-21st-century-learning-look-like-in-an-elementary-school/
http://www.mypaperlessclassroom.org/2013/07/kidblog-kidblog.html
http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2013/03/08/the-benefits-of-educational-blogging/
http://lumoslearning.com/llwp/teachers-speak/the-benefits-of-student-blogging-marisa-adams.html
http://www.instantshift.com/2012/10/11/incorporating-blogging-into-education/
http://fluency21.com/blog/2013/06/18/what-does-21st-century-learning-look-like-in-an-elementary-school/