1. 1 Office of Instructional Technology The Office of Instructional Technology provides innovative solutions to transform teaching, learning, and leading through customized support and services. Queens Welcome! Barbara King, Facilitator Please sign-in and make sure your DBN (District/Borough and School Number) are correct. http://www.oit.nycenet.edu BLOGS iTeach

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3. 3 What is a Blog? A blog is an online personal journal or diary. It is a place to express yourself to the world. A place to share your thoughts and your passions. A blog is your own website that you are going to update on an ongoing basis. Blog is a short form for weblog.The two words are used interchangeably.

4. 4 What is Web 2.0? Web 2.0 is the transition of the Internet from a place where we surf for information and consume information to a place where we are creators of information. We go from surfing the wave to BEING the wave as we contribute and share information on the Internet ocean. Blogging is an example of a Web 2.0 Tool

5. 5 Why let our students blog? Please view a terrific video by teacher Rachel Boyd from New Zealand on why we should have our students blog.

6. 6 Blogs In The Classroom Blogs for Discussions Blogs for Classroom Management Blogs for Student Portfolios Blogs for Writing Blogs as Journals Blogs for Collaboration

7. 7 Preparing Students for Blogging Acceptable Usage Policy Blogging rules Parental Permission Review safe and acceptable online behavior Set clear expectations and consequences

8. 8 November Learning TELL Community http://oitqblogs.com Security Passcode: queensblog

9. 9 Other iTeach Courses for Teachers this Spring (08): The Wonders of Word Excite with Excel Basics Level I Podcasting: Engage Your Students Using Digital Productions in the Content Areas-PC and MAC Smartboard-Core Content Area Focus-Literacy Level 2 Smartboard-Core Content Area Focus-Science Level 2 Publish Like a Pro with MS Publisher Digital Movie Making for Teachers – in the Content Areas (Level 1) PC and MAC Excell II: Beyond Spreadsheets Using Advance Functions to Enhance Learning in the Content Areas Level 2 Unlock the Power of Powerpoint! Wikis for Classrooms Using Core Content and Global Collaboration Smartboard - Engage, Entice and Empower your Students! Level 1 >For a complete list of dates, times and locations, visit www.protraxx.com and search: “iTeach:”)www.protraxx.com Have an idea for a course for teachers? Email us at: OITQ@schools.nyc.gov

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