1. Mrs. Molina’s Fourth Grade Gifted

2. Online in our Class Weekly spelling/vocabulary lists posted Students can take pre-tests and tests in class use games and activities on the site practice spelling and word meaning and use print word lists, flashcards, handwriting practice sheets view their record of tests, scores, and activities Vocabulary Spelling City www.spellingcity.comwww.spellingcity.com

3. Class Chatter www.classchatter.comwww.classchatter.com Online in our Class a bulletin board or web log (blog) space for class use usually for discussion questions about literature we are reading or ideas we are studying

4. Why Blog? Communication Skills Learn how to express your own ideas Learn how to respond respectfully to other’s opinions Technology Skills Typing, using computer programs, internet safety rules

5. Why Blog? Writing Skills Spelling and grammar Commitment and Responsibility Commit to posting on a regular basis Responsible for posting facts Responsible for posting as professional students

6. Entering Class Chatter Go to www.ClassChatter.comwww.ClassChatter.com Enter our class name: asmwarriors Enter our class password: w201415 Click on “Enter Class” On the next page you will see Blogging Guidelines. Select your screen name from the student list. Type your password, then click on “Enter” You will see your personal dashboard. Click on “Topic Blogs.”

7. Blogging Etiquette Guidelines Never be disrespectful of classmates, other people, organizations, or ideas. 1. Never type in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. It is the online equivalent of shouting at someone, and it is considered very rude. 2. It’s okay to be overly polite when responding to others. Always identify yourself by your screen name. Thank others for their comments.

8. Blogging Assignment Guidelines Treat this blog as you would any writing assignment or live group discussion. Always read the Topic Blog assignment carefully. Be sure to answer all parts of the question. Check over your post for spelling errors, grammar errors, proper punctuation, and complete sentences. At the end of a sentence, one punctuation mark is enough! This is not Twitter, Facebook, or text messaging. Save casual conversation for those media. (No “OMG” or “LOL”) Only post relevant and pertinent conversation to the blog. (Stay on topic!) Before posting comments on your classmates’ posts, read the post and all other comments carefully. You are expected to respond to a variety of classmates.

9. Username/Password You will login with your own username and password Do not share your password with anyone besides your teachers and parents Never log in as another student

10. Blogging Security Do not post the following information: School name or our location Your age Email address Phone numbers Home address.

11. Blogging Security You can post the following information: Your screen name Your classmates’ screen names Your interests and opinions Your thoughts and feelings Your responses to your classmates

12. Blog Space = Classroom Space Inappropriate for class = Inappropriate for your blog Debate and conversation is okay! You will conduct yourself as a professional student.

13. Comments All comments must be respectful If a comment makes you feel uncomfortable, weird, or not respected: tell your teacher right away do not respond to the comment

14. Computer Use Take good care of the computers Stay on task Do not click on ads or games.

16. References Richardson, W. (2008). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms. California: Corwin Press Inc.,U.S. http://www.squidoo.com/blogging-for- kids#module13171152

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