1. Improving Home/School Communication through “Blogging” Amanda Rogers AETC 2008

2. What is a blog? “Blog” refers to a “weblog,” which is an interactive online journal, in that an individual can post thoughts online and others can post responses.

3. Blogs vs. Websites for Home/School Communication Websites are simply informational, while blogs are interactive and connect both students and parents to daily learning.

4. I chose blogging because…

5. 1.I needed to cover technology and content area standards. 2. Parents can help teach their children safe Internet practices.

7. 3. Blogging extends daily learning through online activities and by equipping parents with the tools they need to further their children’s education.

9. 4. My students need to show off their learning!

12. 5. Parents deserve to have a window into the classroom!

15. See more examples on my blog: http://arogers.edublogs.org http://arogers.edublogs.org

16. If I can do it, so can YOU!

17. Getting Started With Edublogs visit: http://.edublogs.orghttp://.edublogs.org Visit http://edublogs.org.http://edublogs.org

18. http://edublogs.org/wp- signup.php

19. Writing a Post/Page

21. Uploading files, videos, photos, etc. http://arogers.edublogs.org/wp- admin/post-new.php

23. Designing Your Blog

24. Thank you for attending! Amanda Rogers Mitchell Elementary School Gadsden, AL aholloway@gcs.k12.al.us